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Common Washing Problems
Marly 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 -[he Soap and Detergent Association,
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains ,Undiluted liquid detergenl or ,If caused by detergenl, mix 1 cup (240 ,Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
fabric softener dispensed directly ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (,95 L) softener compartments of dispenser,
onto fabric, water in a plastic container Soak item 1
hour Rinse,
• If caused by fabric softener, rub stains
with bar soap Wash
Discoloration, ,Not enough detergent. ,Rewash with correct amount of ,Sort items by soil level and color,
graying -Wash water temperature too low. detergent and hottest water safe for ,Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
• Incorrect sorting, fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric, water and bleach safe for fabric.
Greasy, oily stains. Not enough detergent,
• Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric,
• Tleat with prewash stain remover or
liquid detergent,
• increase detergent and water
temperature, Rewash
• Rub fabric softener ¢_ains with bar soap.
• Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
-Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on
fabric. See Washing Procedures for
directions on adding softener.
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break oft,
ball up and cling to
fabric,)
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Sdff, harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
• 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 rnended,
• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
• Check condition of items before washing,
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach,
• Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues lelt in pocket,
• Overloading the washer
• Blot enough detergent.
• Undissolved detergent has left
a residue resembling lint,
• Static cling is attracting lint.
• Load washed too long,
• Reduce load size Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
• Acid nonprecipitating water conditioner
to wash water to _emove detergent
residue,
• Add liquicl fabric softener to final rinse,
• Dry load in d_yer,
,Rernove lint with lint brush or roller.
• See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash load.
• Do not overload washer.
• Use correct ten]perature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time
• Pillinct is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics,
This is due to abrasion frorn
normal wear.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
pills,
• Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers,
-When ironin{ t, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn iterns inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Undissolved detergent,
• Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with
hard water minerals to form a
residue,
• Overloading the washer.
• Rewash load,
• 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.
• Overloading the washer,
• Incorrect wash cycle for wash
load,
• Reduce load size,
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the Perm Press or Delicate
cycle,
• Do not overload washer.
-Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
• Use liquid fabric softener,
YeBow buildup of .Agitation time too short.
body soil on -Wash water temperature too low,
syntheti_ fabrics .Not enough detergent.
•Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes,
•Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full
permanent press cycle Increase
detergent,
Add bleach safe for fabric,
•Or, treat with color remover.
• Select correct wash cycle
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water,
Yeilo_" or brown
rust stains
• 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 _en]ove rust
stains It may intensify discoloration,
• Use nonprecipitating water softener
• Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines,
• Drain water heater occasionally,
•Foran ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system,
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