Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

Machine washable – this is the basic symbol ... that help you to understand the best method to dry them after washing. Drying ...

Your drying symbol will look like a square on your clothing tag. This is important if you want to know the best way to dry ...

One such secret is the flower symbol found in a washing machine. What does it signify, and from where did it originate? Household appliances are filled with mysteries we might not be aware of.

From what those symbols on clothes tags mean to the basics when it comes to separating your laundry, here's what you need to ...