ISO and US40 °C · 104 °F

Washing

Wash at 40 °C, very mild cycle symbol

Up to 40 °C on a very gentle (wool or delicates) cycle. Two bars = very gentle.

What to do: The 'Wool' or 'Delicates' cycle, low spin, half a drum or less.
Avoid: An everyday cycle at the same temperature would felt wool – it is the movement that matters, not the degrees.
Where you see it: Wool, delicate blends

What to set on the machine

Questions and answers

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01What does the wash at 40 °c, very mild cycle symbol mean?

Up to 40 °C on a very gentle (wool or delicates) cycle. Two bars = very gentle.

02What should I do with the garment?

The 'Wool' or 'Delicates' cycle, low spin, half a drum or less.

03What is the most common mistake?

An everyday cycle at the same temperature would felt wool – it is the movement that matters, not the degrees.

04Can I wash cooler than the label says?

Yes – the number is the maximum. Cooler is always safe for the fabric.

05Which detergent should I use?

Colours – a non-bleach 'colour' detergent; wool and silk – an enzyme-free wool detergent; whites – one with oxygen bleach if the triangle allows it.