G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CARE LABELS
Garment labels contain important washing and drying instructions, often using small symbols. This table will help you interpret these symbols for better wash results and machine performance.
Machine Wash Cycle
Water Temperature
Tumble Dry
Special Instructions
Bleach Symbols
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| STAIN |
| TREATMENT | |
| Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber |
| Apply Ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate |
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| with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. |
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| Beverages (coffee, tea, soda) |
| Pretreat stain, Wash using cold water. |
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| Blood |
| Rinse w/cold water. Rub or pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. |
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| Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics |
| Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar of soap. |
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| Dye transfer on white fabric |
| Use packaged color remover. |
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| Ink |
| Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use |
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| Mildew, scorch |
| May be impossible. Soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. |
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| Mud |
| Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. |
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| Paint, varnish |
| WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint |
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| Perspiration |
| Use |
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| Rust, brown or yellow or discoloration |
| SPOTS: use rust remover safe for fabric. DISCOLORATION OF ENTIRE LOAD: |
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CUSTOMER CARE CENTER 800.898.1879 www.askousa.com