It is essential to understand laundry symbols in order to properly maintain household items such as bed, bath, and table linens. 

The symbols apply to more than just washing clothes with a household appliance. They also apply to bleaching, if you have to do it, drying, and ironing, so that every step of the laundry process can be done with the best possible care for the fabric.

When washing items and cleaning with washing machine on a regular basis, it’s always a good idea to check the manufacturer’s label for instructions because different items may need different care than you think. 

Distortion, shrinkage, and color loss are common outcomes. Color loss can result in bleeding on other garments, like the classic white load and red sock, which turns everything pink. The clothing images demonstrate this.