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Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor' soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage For satisfactory
washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains ,Detergent or liquid fabric softener ,If caused by detergent, mix ! cup (240 rot) ,Add detergent before wash load Then start
did not dissolve or disperse white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)water in a washer
plasticcontainer. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
,If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bat soap Wash
, Dilute fabric softener with water
Discoloration,
graying
• Not enough detergent.
• Wash water temperature too tow
• Incorrect sorting
• Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric Add
bleach safe for fabric
• Sort items by soil level and color.
• Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric
Greasy, oily stains
• Not enough detergent.
,Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric
• Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent
• Increase detergent and water temperature
Rewash
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap
• Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric
• Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly on fabric. See package directions
or Washing Procedures for proper diluting
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
• Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
• Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles
• Rips, tears and broken threads.
• Overloading the washer.
• Degradation of fabric.
• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended
• Never pour chlorine bleach directly or} fabric
• Check condition of items before washing
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load
• Incorrect sorting
• Tissues left in pocket
,Overloading the washer
• Not enough detergent.
• Undissolved detergent has left
residue.
• Static cling is attracting lint
-Load washed too long.
• Reduce toadsize Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and amount
of detergent
• Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to
wash water
•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse
• Dry load in dryer
• Remove lint with lint brush or roller
• See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash Ioad
• Do not overload washer.
*Use correct amount of detergent, water
temperature and water level
Pilling
(Fibers break off, ball
up and cling to
fabric)
• Pilling is normal with synthetic and
permanent press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal wear_
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills
• Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion
Residue or powder
on dark items;
Stiff, harsh fabrics.
• Undissolved detergent.
• Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with hard
water minerals to form a residue
• Reduce load size.
• Add dissolved detergent to tub Rewash
load..
-Mix I cup (240 ml) white vinegar to I gallon
(3.8 L)warm water in plastic container Soak
item Rinseand rewash
• Increase water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric..
:Do not overload washer
=Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent
Wrinkling
• Overloading the washer
• Reduce load size
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener
• Do not overload washer,
• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
is completed
• Use liquid fabric softener
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
syntheticfabrics
• Agitation time too short
,Wash water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent.
• Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
• Wash in hot water' (120_F149°C) using full
permanent press cycle. Increase detergent
Add bleach safe for fabric
• Or, treat with color remover.
-Wash synthetics frequently using water at
least t00°F (37°C) and correct water level
Yellow or'brown
ruststains
• iron or manganese in water supply,
water pipes, or water heater.
• To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust stains_ it may intensif_j
discoloration.
• Use nonprecipitating water softener
,Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines
• Drain water heater occasionally
• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system
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