Symbol - Not machine washable

Before washing a new garment for the first time, many housewives wonder: is it even machine washable? But is it really machine washable? Who can tell? The manufacturer, or other consumers who have learned from bitter experience? A special symbol the manufacturer has placed on the garment will tell you. What this symbol looks like and where to find it? We'll find out.

How to find such a designation?

When producing any garment, the sewing factory, no matter the country, securely attaches a label made of a particularly durable synthetic fabric. This label is printed with black ink on a white background, along with icons detailing the garment's care instructions. Deciphering the information encoded in the icons helps the garment's owner understand how to:

• clean;
• wash;
• bleach;
• iron;
• dry.

Never remove or cut off care labels, tags, or price tags. You'll definitely need this information in the future.

It's not difficult to find such a label; just take a quick look at the most likely places where the manufacturer might sew it. Typically, locations are chosen where the label will not be noticeable and will not interfere with wearing the item of clothing. For example, on sweatshirts, T-shirts, and shirts, a tag with symbols can be found near the collar or waistband on the inside. On pants and trousers, a piece of fabric with valuable information can be found near the vent on the inside, etc.

Once you've found the label, carefully examine the symbols on it. Figuring out what they mean right away can be difficult; you'll need to look up a special table to decipher the meaning of each symbol. But for now, we're interested in the "No Machine Wash" symbol, so let's talk about that.

What does he look like?

The symbol prohibiting washing an item in an automatic or semi-automatic washing machine is displayed by the manufacturer on labels when a garment can only be hand-washed or dry-cleaned. In the first case, our symbol complements the familiar symbol of a basin of water with a hand dipped in it (for "hand wash"), while in the second case, a basin of water with a cross through it (for "do not wash").

If an item can be hand washed, then the manufacturer is being disingenuous by categorically prohibiting machine washing, since modern automatic washing machines have a special "Hand Wash" mode. With this mode, you don't have to wash by hand; the machine will do everything for you, and this procedure won't cause any harm to your clothes.

The image above shows a large image of a sign prohibiting machine washing of this garment. It's worth noting that the image is quite large, consisting of a rectangle within a circle. Without understanding the meaning of this symbol, it's very difficult to guess that it's a prohibition against machine washing.

How to do without automatic washing?

As we noted above, if the manufacturer allows hand washing, this does not mean that the item cannot be washed in a machine; it is enough to use the "Hand Wash" program. However, more often, the above symbol can be seen on items that should not be wetted with water at all.

Strictly speaking, items that the manufacturer recommends only for cleaning can be treated with a damp cloth or a damp brush, but under no circumstances should they be soaked or placed in the washing machine.

What should you do in this case? How can you dry clean an item to remove all stains and generally refresh it?

1. You can purchase a special dry cleaning kit for your clothes. The kit is selected based on the fabric type and other characteristics of the garment. The kit includes a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution, a special cloth, sheets of special paper, and a special bag. Instructions for dry cleaning with this kit are included on the box.
2. If an item is heavily soiled, there's little point in cleaning it at home: firstly, it won't be possible to clean it without professional cleaning products, and secondly, you could permanently ruin the garment. Use a dry cleaner instead.
3. Treat stains with a stain remover, testing it first on an inconspicuous area of ​​the garment. Wrap the garment in plastic wrap, then pack it in a plastic bag and hang it about 1 meter from the radiator. After 24 hours, remove the item and assess the results. You may need to use a brush or cloth, but most of the dirt will be removed.

To summarize, you've learned what the symbol on clothing stands for, which stands for "Machine Washable." But to avoid damaging your clothes, you need to know what other symbols the manufacturer places on the label mean. You can read about them in the article. Signs on clothes for washingDon't rest on your laurels, keep learning the symbols, and the chances of ruining your favorite clothes due to improper care will be much lower. Good luck!

   

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