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Non-chlorine bleach only
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Bleaching

Non-chlorine bleach only symbol

Only oxygen (non-chlorine) bleach – percarbonate, 'oxi' products. No chlorine.

What to do
An oxygen stain remover or bleach as directed; safe on colours.
Avoid
Chlorine bleach will leave yellow or white patches on these items.
Where you see it
Coloured cotton, blends
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What to set on the machine

Bleach
oxygen only, no chlorine

Don't mix it up with

Do not bleachA crossed triangle rules out every bleach, oxygen too.Any bleach allowedAn empty triangle allows chlorine too.

Other bleaching symbols

Any bleach allowedWhite cotton, linenDo not bleachWool, silk, leather, spandex
Questions and answers

Frequently asked

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01What does the non chlorine bleach symbol mean?

Only oxygen (non-chlorine) bleach – percarbonate, 'oxi' products. No chlorine.

02What should I do with the garment?

An oxygen stain remover or bleach as directed; safe on colours.

03What is the most common mistake?

Chlorine bleach will leave yellow or white patches on these items.

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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