How to use your iPhone to read laundry care labels instantly

1. Take a photo of the laundry label

Open your iPhone's Camera app and take a clear photo of the clothing label with the care symbols visible. Make sure the symbols are well-lit and in focus for the best recognition results.

You don't need to use any special camera mode or setting. The standard photo mode works perfectly for capturing laundry labels, and you can take multiple photos if you have several items to check.

2. Access Visual Look Up results

Open the Photos app and find the photo you just took, then tap the "i" information button at the bottom of the screen.

If Visual Look Up has detected laundry symbols, you'll see the information icon has changed to show a washing machine symbol with sparkles around it.

If you don't see the washing machine icon, try taking another photo with better lighting or a closer view of the symbols.

3. View detailed symbol explanations

Tap "Look Up Laundry Care" to see comprehensive explanations of each symbol Visual Look Up has identified.

The feature shows you what each symbol means in plain English, including specific instructions for washing temperature, drying methods, ironing settings, and special care requirements.

4. Reference the information for future use

The laundry care information remains accessible as long as you keep the photo in your Photos app.

For delicate or expensive garments that need special handling, you could consider creating a dedicated album in the Photos app that includes clothing care photos for easy reference.