How to read clothing care labels? The benefits of knowing the symbols before each wash

Do you realize that, worldwide, there are approximately 840 million dishwashers that, together with other household appliances, use around 740 TWh of electricity?

This is an essential appliance for the daily life of every person and family, as it allows you to sanitize clothes and save time. To make the most of your water and energy consumption, it is essential to know how to read washing labels to avoid negative results.

How to read washing labels?

The washing symbols on clothing labels provide instructions on how each item should be washed, with the aim of preventing clothes from becoming stained, faded, shortened, among other problems.

By following these instructions, it is possible to avoid irreversible damage to each item of clothing.

Machine wash

Drying

Whiten clothes

Ironing clothes

Benefits of knowing the symbols on labels

There are different advantages to following the instructions indicated on clothing labels, such as:

• Save time
• Protect fabric or color damage
• Ensure proper and effective washing
• Increase the life cycle of each piece of clothing

Tips for more effective washing

Washing clothes is a task that requires time, dedication and care to keep the items in good condition and increase their useful life. There are some tips that can make this process easier.

Separate clothes by color and fabric type

Avoid stains and dyed garments, as well as damaged fabrics. First, check if you have fabrics that require washing on delicate cycles.

It is also important to separate clothes by color: white and colored.

Avoid filling the washing machine

To ensure your clothes are washed properly and to prevent the washing machine from working harder, avoid filling the appliance completely with clothes.

Get the right amount of detergent

Adding too much detergent will cause residue to build up on your clothes and therefore not remain very clean.

With EcoX laundry detergents, you just need to use between 5-10mL (soft water) or 10-20mL (hard water) for each kilo of dry clothes.

Establish a routine

Make this task easier by setting specific days or times to wash your clothes. For example, you can do several loads in one day or do them throughout the week to avoid them piling up.

Author: Daniela Matos