The symbol for dry cleaning is a circle, and if it doesn’t have an X through it, it means you can take it to the dry cleaner.

Granted, this isn’t a comprehensive list — there are symbols out there for practically every laundering situation imaginable — but with this foundation, you’ll know your way around most care tags.

People are only just realising what the circle symbol on their clothes ... It's all to do with professional cleaning instructions, such as for dry cleaning. If the circle is whole, it means ...