What does the chlorine-free bleaching sign mean (triangle with stripes): explanation and care recommendations

The chlorine-free bleach symbol means that clothes should not be exposed to chlorine during washing. Since most bleaches contain chlorine, a triangle with two stripes label is equivalent to a complete ban on bleaching (using chemicals).

Recommendations

Some materials lose their strength and color when exposed to chlorine, so it is recommended not to use any bleaching agents and strictly adhere to other warnings on the label. Allowed bleach clothing only with oxygen-containing products (without chlorine in the composition).

What does it look like

The chlorine-free bleaching icon is depicted on the label as a triangle with stripes. An empty triangle is a sign that allows you to bleach an item. A triangle with two slashes is the symbol for non-chlorine bleaching.

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What not to do

If the clothing has a label with the symbol described above, then chlorine-containing bleach should not be used when washing the product.

What can you do

It is allowed to use bleaches that do not contain chlorine. Hydrogen peroxide, soda, vinegar, and citric acid can be used as a bleach.