care instructions

How to wash

Care instructions are directions for maintaining or cleaning an item, typically found on garment labels or product packaging.

They specify washing temperature, drying method, and whether to iron or dry clean: Check the care instructions before you wash that sweater.

The term extends to guidelines for plants, electronics, or anything requiring proper handling.

Opposites
guidance vs. neglect

care instructionsneglect

Failure to provide care

carelessness · disregard · misuse · abuse · indifference

type of product documentation

care instructionswarranty

Formal repair promise

terms and conditions · return policy · guarantee · disclaimer · liability waiver

Family

care, cares, caring, careful, carefully, careless, carelessly, carefree, carefulness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G