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 ...

have got your back. They've put together a guide detailing every laundry symbol and its meaning, aiming to help out homeowners all over the UK. The guide is conveniently divided into categories ...

Your drying symbol will look like a square on your clothing tag. This is important if you want to know the best way to dry ...

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 ...