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
What to set on the machine
- Bleach
- any bleach
Other bleaching symbols
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
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Decode the labelPrintable symbol chart →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.

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