To provide a washing apparatus and ironing device capable of automatically reading information on a proper washing method and ironing method suitable for clothes and setting to prevent unsuitable setting.

The washing apparatus 2 is provided with a register for writing information on washing to an RFID tag 1 mounted on the clothes and having a storage area for storing the information, a reader for receiving a signal from the RFID tag, a central information processor 4 including an informing part for informing the read information, and a control part 16 for setting or switching a washing mode. The ironing device is provided with a reader for receiving a signal from the RFID tag having a storage area for storing information on ironing, a central information processor including an informing part for informing a user of the read information, and a control part for setting or switching an ironing mode.