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UAE Laundry Care Symbols: What Do They Mean?
Swabi Laundry Team
26 Apr, 2026
8 min read
These are the most commonly asked questions about uae laundry care symbols: what do they mean?, answered directly from Swabi Laundry's real service model.
What does the washing tub symbol mean?
The tub symbol indicates machine washing. The number inside (30, 40, 60) is the maximum water temperature in degrees Celsius.
What does the circle symbol mean on UAE clothing?
A plain circle means dry clean only. A circle with a letter (P, F, W) indicates the specific dry cleaning solvent.
What does the crossed-out washing tub mean?
Do not wash. This item must be dry cleaned or professionally spot-cleaned only.
What does the iron symbol mean on UAE clothes?
The iron symbol shows the maximum ironing temperature. One dot = low (silk, synthetics), two dots = medium (wool), three dots = high (cotton, linen).