When it comes to washing our clothes, we’d like to think we know how to wash them properly; on the correct setting, temperature and cycle.

No matter how many times you look at clothing tags, there will always be a different variation of symbols letting you know that your top should be washed at 30° not 40°, or should avoid tumble dryers at all costs.

They may be confusing, but washing labels – once you know what the symbols mean – are very straightforward.

According to Ariel, each and every…