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These instructions always take priority over general tips. **The most important care symbols** | Symbol | Meaning | | --- | --- | | Washtub with a number | machine washable at no more than this temperature in °C | | Washtub with a hand | hand wash only | | Crossed-out washtub | do not wash | | Circle with a letter (P or F) | professional dry cleaning | | Crossed-out circle | do not dry clean | | Iron with dots | iron: 1 dot low, 2 dots medium, 3 dots high | | Crossed-out triangle | do not bleach | | Square with a circle | tumble drying allowed; crossed out: do not tumble dry | **Upholstered furniture** - Vacuum upholstery regularly with the upholstery nozzle. Dust acts like sandpaper and speeds up wear. - Treat stains immediately: dab with an absorbent, light-coloured cloth, do not rub. Work from the outside in. - Always test any cleaning product on a hidden area first. - Only wash removable covers if the care symbol allows it. Otherwise many upholstery [fabrics](https://www.meinewand.com/en/fabrics) shrink or lose their finish. - It is best to leave heavier soiling to a professional upholstery cleaning company. **Curtains and Roman blinds** - Vacuum or shake out curtains regularly and air them. - Natural fibres such as linen and cotton can shrink when washed. If in doubt, have them dry cleaned. - Always have lined curtains dry cleaned, because the face fabric and the lining can shrink differently. - Have Roman blinds removed from the mechanism before cleaning. **Velvet** Vacuum velvet with a soft brush nozzle in the direction of the pile. Pressure marks can usually be removed with steam from a distance of about 10 cm, followed by brushing in the direction of the pile. 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