Care for your clothes with the environment in mind! As part of the campaign, you will learn practical tips and advice from experts on how to take care of your favourite clothes properly. Not sure what the symbols on the labels mean? Our chatbot will help you.

turn down the temperature

By washing at lower temperatures, you save energy and emit fewer gases into the environment.

save water

By washing your laundry infrequently, you use less water. Also remember to choose longer, eco-friendly washing cycles.

choose the right detergent

Wash with detergents designed for the correct colour and fabric type.

FIND OUT DETAILED TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES

Follow the instructions on the label

Try not to cut the tags off your garments! However, if you feel it is necessary, read the instructions on them carefully. Wash the clothes according to the recommendations on the label. Remember that the washing temperature stated by the manufacturer is the maximum temperature at which the fabric can be washed. Before you start washing, sort your clothes into groups: white, light and dark colours, and items to be washed by hand or gently in the washing machine. Do not wash heavily soiled textiles and those that just need to be refreshed in one load. Take clothes that need to be dry-cleaned to a professional laundry. Choose those that are environmentally friendly.

Wash wool and natural silk products separately, as they require different detergents. Make sure they can be washed in water.

Adjust the detergent and its quantity to the fabric in question. Recommendations for how much detergent of a particular type is needed per wash, taking into account the hardness of the water and the level of soiling of the clothes, are determined by the manufacturer on the basis of tests carried out in advance. Instructions can easily be found on the packaging. It is therefore advisable to use them. If you use too little detergent, your clothes will not get washed. Too much detergent is difficult to rinse and may leave marks on the clothes.

Natural care – proven tips

First of all, wash as little as possible. Often it is enough to air the clothes. You can also use the steam from an iron or steamer to remove bad smells. Simply hang the garment vertically (e.g. on a hanger) and carefully direct the steam jet at the area that smells bad. You can also freshen up your clothes by spraying them with water to which you have added a few drops of an essential oil, such as tea tree to neutralise odours.

Avoid detergents that harm the environment. Instead, use natural remedies. Vinegar and baking soda are often enough to remove stains. Baking soda also effectively removes greasy stains and vinegar with water eliminates unpleasant odours.

Laundry nuts are an eco-friendly alternative to washing powders. Put them in a cotton bag and place in the drum of the washing machine. The saponins in the nuts are great for removing dirt. For white laundry, it is a good idea to sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda, which will prevent the fabrics/knits from turning grey.

Instead of fabric softeners, which often contain substances that are harmful to humans or the environment, you can use natural methods. Simply adding a glass of vinegar to your laundry will keep your clothes soft. You can also make your own rinse aid using vinegar, baking soda and a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Vinegar has a beneficial effect on your clothes, softening them, preventing the growth of fungi and mould, as well as limescale deposits on the washing machine parts. To prepare the liquid, pour half a cup of vinegar into a one-litre jar and add a teaspoon and a half of baking soda. The mixture will foam intensely. Then add about 10 drops of essential oil, such as tea tree oil, cap the jar and stir the contents.

Place bags of dried lavender in your wardrobe or dressing room, which will give your clothes a fresh scent and also repel clothes moths.

Don’t throw away, donate!

Remember, don’t throw away clothes you no longer wear. You can always donate them to the needy, friends or bring them to us and we will prolong their life.

https://www.lpp.com/en/sustainable-development/environment

LEARN ABOUT THE SYMBOLS ON THE LABELS

Maximum wash temperature 95°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 70°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 60°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 60°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 50°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 50°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 40°C, extra gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, normal process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, gentle process
Maximum wash temperature 30°C, extra gentle process
Hand wash, maximum temperature 40°C
Do not wash
Professional dry-cleaning in tetrachloroethylene and all solvents listed for symbol F, normal process
Professional chemical cleaning in tetrachloroethylene and all solvents listed for symbol F, mild process
Professional chemical cleaning in hydrocarbons (distillation point between 150°C and 210°C, flashpoint between 38°C and 70°C), normal process
Professional chemical cleaning in hydrocarbons (distillation temperature between 150°C and 210°C, flashpoint between 38°C and 70°C), gentle process
Do not dry clean
Subject to professional water cleaning, normal process
Subject to professional water cleaning, gentle process
Subject to professional water cleaning, very gentle process
Do not subject to professional water cleaning
Bleachable with any oxygen bleaching agent
Bleachable with non-chlorine oxygen bleaching agent only
Do not bleach
Hang dry after removing excess water
Hang dry without removing excess water
Dry flat after removing excess water
Dry flat without removing excess water
Hang dry in the shade after removing excess water
Hang dry in the shade without removing excess water
Dry flat in the shade after removing excess water
Dry flat in the shade without removing excess water
Tumble-drying permitted, lower temperature, maximum air temperature 60°C
Tumble-drying permitted, normal temperature, maximum air temperature 80°C
Do not tumble-dry
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower ironing plate 110°C, without steam is permitted. Steam ironing can cause irreversible damage
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower ironing plate 150°C is permitted
Ironing at the maximum temperature of the lower iron plate 200°C is permitted
Do not iron
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