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Any bleach allowed
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Bleaching

Any bleach allowed symbol

Any bleaching agent may be used – chlorine or oxygen.

What to do
Dilute chlorine bleach as directed and use it on whites only.
Avoid
Bleach-safe doesn't mean colour-safe – use oxygen bleach on colours.
Where you see it
White cotton, linen
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What to set on the machine

Bleach
any bleach

Don't mix it up with

Non-chlorine bleach onlyTwo oblique lines in the triangle rule out chlorine – oxygen bleach only.

Other bleaching symbols

Non-chlorine bleach onlyColoured cotton, blendsDo not bleachWool, silk, leather, spandex
Questions and answers

Frequently asked

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01What does the bleach symbol mean?

Any bleaching agent may be used – chlorine or oxygen.

02What should I do with the garment?

Dilute chlorine bleach as directed and use it on whites only.

03What is the most common mistake?

Bleach-safe doesn't mean colour-safe – use oxygen bleach on colours.

04Is a stain remover OK if bleach is not allowed?

Only one without oxygen or chlorine. Read the label: 'percarbonate', 'oxygen', 'hypochlorite' all mean bleach.

How to wash: fabric guides

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