Laundry Care Guide

Dry Clean Symbol Explained

Professional Care

Symbol: Dry Clean

The dry clean symbol is a circle, sometimes containing a letter that specifies which solvent the cleaner should use. A plain circle means the garment can be dry cleaned with any standard solvent. This care method uses chemical solvents instead of water to clean fabrics that may be damaged by washing.

Recommended Action

Take the garment to a reputable professional dry cleaner for routine cleaning. Point out any specific stains so the cleaner can pre-treat them with appropriate solvents. Between dry cleaning visits, use a garment brush or lint roller to keep the item looking fresh and hang it in a well-ventilated area to air out after wearing.

What to Avoid

  • Do not attempt to wash dry-clean-only garments at home with water
  • Avoid using at-home dry cleaning kits on heavily soiled or stained items
  • Do not store recently dry-cleaned garments in the plastic bag from the cleaner
  • Avoid ironing dry-clean-only items without checking the ironing symbol first

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