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Laundry Symbol Identifier
Upload a photo of a clothing care label and get each washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and dry cleaning symbol explained in plain words.
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A tag full of tiny pictures is not much help on laundry day. Upload a photo of the care label and this laundry symbol identifier explains each symbol in plain words: how to wash, whether to bleach, how to dry, how hot to iron and whether to dry clean. It lists the symbols one by one, adds a one-line summary and shows when it is unsure.
How the laundry symbol identifier works
The AI looks at the symbols in your photo and goes through them in the usual order: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning. Each gets a plain explanation and a note on how sure the reading is, then a single line sums the care up.
Get a clear photo of the label
Flatten the label and photograph it close in good light, with the whole row of symbols in frame. A blurry or curled label makes dots and bars hard to count, and those details change the meaning.
Symbols differ by region
Labels follow a few standards, such as the international system used in Europe and Asia and the US and Canada style. If you know the style, pick it and the answer fits. If not, leave it on not sure.
Tag words come first
If the label has printed words, such as dry clean only, follow those over any symbol the tool read. When in doubt, test a hidden corner or ask a dry cleaner, especially for silk, wool and expensive pieces.
Questions
Is the laundry symbol identifier free?
Yes, it is free to use. Runs are paced rather than sold, so heavy use in a short window can mean a short wait.
Which symbols does it read?
Washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning symbols, as shown on a standard care label.
What if it cannot read a symbol?
It says so and gives up to three possible meanings for that symbol, with the detail that would settle it.
Does it work for any country?
It reads the common international, US and Canada, and Japanese label styles. Pick the style if you know it.
Will it promise my clothes will not shrink?
No. It explains what the label says but cannot promise a result. Test a hidden corner and follow the tag words if there are any.
Can it help with stains?
No. It reads care labels only and does not give stain removal advice.