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Sorting
To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing.
Care labels
The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed.
Machine Washable
Warm 40°C maximum
Do not bleach
Tumble drying possible,
maximum 60°C
Do not dry clean
Examples of different care label symbols.
Soil
Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes,
eg oily soils, while others are best washed in cold water, eg mud, blood.
Colour
Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics.
Lint
Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately. Where possible, turn lint collectors inside
out (see table below).
LINT GIVERS
Towels
Chenille
Nappies
SORTING
Rinse Well
Normal Spin
Warm iron
LINT COLLECTORS
Synthetics, eg polar fleece
Corduroy
Poly cotton
Socks
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