Must-know laundry cheatsheet to stick up next to the washing machine

They’ve been on our clothes for years but it’s not always obvious what those little symbols mean.

So that you can keep your clothes looking great, we have included a little guide for you so you can make sure you wash your clothes correctly every time.

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.10.52 PM– suitable for washing

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.11.08 PM– suitable for washing at 40 degrees

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.11.18 PM– suitable for washing at 40 degrees on a medium setting with a mild spin

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.13.43 PM– suitable for washing at 40 degrees on a gentle setting with a mild spin

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.13.53 PM– hand wash only

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.00 PM– do not wash

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.06 PM– do not wash

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.13 PM– tumble dry

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.19 PM – tumble dry on low heat

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.27 PM– dry flat

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.36 PM– dry hanging

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.43 PM– hot iron (200 degrees)

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.49 PM– warm iron (150 degrees)

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.14.55 PM– cool iron (110 degrees)

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.15.00 PM– do not iron

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.15.05 PM– can be professionally dry cleaned

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.15.11 PM– can be professionally dry cleaned gently

Screen Shot 2016-06-02 at 2.15.16 PM– do not tumble dry

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