Fabric Care Label Symbols
- Wash Tub: Washing method and max temperature in °C
- Triangle: Bleaching — empty = any bleach OK; crossed = NO bleach ever
- Square + Circle: Tumble dry — dots indicate heat level (1=low, 2=medium, 3=high)
- Iron: 1 dot = silk/synthetic; 2 dots = wool; 3 dots = cotton/linen
- Circle: Dry clean only — NEVER wash at home
- X over any symbol: Do NOT perform this action — absolute prohibition
Foundation Rule: When in doubt, ALWAYS choose the gentlest option available.
Garment Sorting
- Colour: Whites, lights, darks, and brights — always completely separate
- Fabric type: Delicates completely separate from heavy items like denim
- Soil level: Heavily soiled garments washed separately from lightly worn
- Care label: Dry-clean-only items set aside immediately — never attempt to wash them
Ironing a Business Shirt
- Set iron to correct temperature per fabric care label
- Iron collar — inside surface first, then the outside
- Iron cuffs, then each sleeve laid completely flat
- Iron the back panel, starting with the yoke area at the top
- Iron front panels carefully, working around each button
- Hang immediately on a proper wooden hanger to maintain shape
Wardrobe Organisation
- Hang blazers individually — never layer multiple items on one hanger
- Group garments by colour from light to dark
- Fasten all buttons, zip all zips before hanging
- Most frequently worn items at the most accessible position
Professional Packing
- Folding: Structured items — blazers, dress shirts, formal trousers
- Rolling: Saves maximum space — t-shirts, knitwear, casual wear
- Bundling: Wrap delicate items around a soft core to prevent wrinkles
Place tissue paper between layers. Heavy items at the bottom. Garment bags for all formal wear.
Emergency Valet Kit: Mini sewing kit, safety pins, stain remover wipes.
Key Rule: Dry Clean Only label = professional cleaner only. No exceptions whatsoever.
