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. Lnco_t sorting ofclothes. Separat e Iint-p_ucers (such asterry towels and chenille)
fromtint.receivers (such _ man-made fabrics, velveteen, eordu_)_
, Washing too!ong, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
_ofdry clothes.
,, Useofnon-phosphate detergents whichcombine with hardneSsminerals to form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash _ter or soften water with aninstalled mechanical softener orapac_
watersoftener.
, Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be _t_ Predissoqvegranul_
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer
wash water. Seepage 11.
• Overloading w_ cause abrasion which creates excessive lint_Washfeweti_ with
correct water level.
,, Too much bleach: Use _rrect amount of bleach according mpaekagedire_ions
• Not enough detergent toho!d Iint in suspension during wash cycleiI_re_se _oum Of
detergent. Seepage 11.
,, Incorrectuse of fabric softener: Ifusedin wash cycle, softene_ may react With
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in nnse cycle on!yunless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Seepage _.
• P_i_ USury on polyesterzcotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like
lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
,Static dectrici U caused _ ove_ing w_l cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle;
These are sometimes called "Invisible Stains" becauseyou may not notice _em before
washing clothes. However, ifoily soils are not completely removal in wash cycle, the
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They
are notcausM_ the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normaland hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in
_diluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash wi_extra detergent using
hottest water fabriccan stand.
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