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Before washing a new shirt, where should you check first?

Check the shirt's care label for washing and drying directions.

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  1. The care label ✔
  2. A cereal box
  3. The front pocket

Why: Clothes can need different water, drying, or ironing choices. The care label tells how to clean that item safely.

Huh, didn't know that: A U.S. rule has required care labels on clothes since 1971.

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Answer: The care label. Clothes can need different water, drying, or ironing choices. The care label tells how to clean that item safely.

  1. FTC Votes to Reverse Course on Repeal of Fabric Care Labels www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/07/ftc-votes-reverse-course-repeal-fabric-care-labels
    labels with care instructions for garments and certain piece goods
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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