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Kaycee Hill

How to use your iPhone to read laundry care labels instantly

Laundry symbols.

I've stared at laundry care labels countless times, trying to decipher what those cryptic symbols actually mean.

Is that squiggly line telling me to air dry or use low heat? Does the circle with dots mean tumble dry or something else entirely? The guesswork has led to more than a few shrunken sweaters and faded shirts over the years.

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