Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

Salah Sun, the head of product marketing at Beko plc UK and Ireland ... Knowing your symbols and clothing inside out can help you avoid laundry mishaps and keep your favourite clothes lasting ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The laundry directions on your clothing tags can be confusing if you don't know what the symbols mean. Here's a comprehensive guide to keeping your clothes in tip ...