Source policy
How sources are selected, recorded and used in our articles.
Everyday Garment Care uses sources according to the claim being made. A product manual, garment label and retailer listing answer different questions. We record the relevant evidence while researching and link to useful primary references in the article.
Appliance instructions and specifications
The exact manufacturer's manual is the starting point for operating positions, water types, cleaning, cooling, storage and user-replaceable parts. A shared manual can cover several models. We check which illustrations and notes apply to the named reference.
Manufacturer product sheets support dimensions, capacity, controls and stated performance figures. Where a maker publishes different figures for different versions, we identify the relevant version or explain the uncertainty in the article.
Garments and care symbols
The care label describes the finished garment, including construction and decoration. General textile guidance helps explain a symbol or technique, while the garment maker's instructions determine how that particular item should be treated.
We use recognised sources such as GINETEX and Woolmark for care-labelling and textile guidance. We check the edition where a standard has changed, as with the current and older ironing-temperature charts.
Retailer listings and product photographs
Amazon UK listings support the exact purchase destination, variant, pack contents and availability at review. We compare the model reference with manufacturer evidence before assigning a listing to a recommendation. Product cards display photographs obtained through the authorised Amazon image service.
A marketplace title or customer review is assessed in its context. Additional retailer descriptions can help locate a model, followed by the manufacturer's evidence for its specification and compatibility.
Costs and numerical comparisons
Energy and cost articles identify the tariff, period, capacity or measured-energy source used. Example arithmetic shows its assumptions. Published performance figures remain attributed to the maker or testing body that produced them.
Changed or conflicting evidence
We look for the exact model suffix, document revision and original part reference when sources differ. A statement with unresolved compatibility is kept qualified or omitted from the recommendation until a reliable match is available.
If an original web page moves, we seek the manufacturer's current equivalent or the exact official manual. Relevant model-specific maintenance guidance can remain useful after the appliance leaves sale. The editorial policy explains how corrections and substantive updates are handled.