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Common Washing ProbieHs
Many washing problems involve poor soiland stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Forsatisfactory washing
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
POSSIBLE CAUSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains -Detergent or liquid fabric softener -If caused by det_rgent, mix I cup (240 rn[) .Add deterg6,nt b6,fore wash load, Then
did not dissolve or disperse, white vinegar with I quart (,g5 L) water start washer,
in a plastic container. Soak item I hour,
Rinse, .Dilute fabric softener with water,
-lf caused by fabric softener, rub stains
with bar soap. Wash,
Discoloration. -Not enough detergent, -Rewash with correct amount of -Sort itenls by soil level and color.
graying _Wash water temperature too low, detergent and hottest water safe for _Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
-lncorrect sorting, fabric, Add bleach safe for fabric, water and bleach safe for fabric.
Greasy, oily stains _Not enough detergent. _Treat with prewash stain remover or _Use correct amount of detergent and
-Undiluted liquid fabric softener liquid detergent, hottest water safe for fabric.
poured directly on fabric, _lncrease detergent and water _Do not pour fiquid fabric softener
temperature. Rewash. directly on fabric See package directions
-Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. or Washing Procedures for proper
diluting.
Holes, tears, or
snags
-lncorrect use of chlorine bleach.
-Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
-Rips, tears and broken threads.
-Overloading the washer.
.DegradaQon of fabric.
-May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended.
.Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric,
.Check condition of items before washing.
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load
Lint
,,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 load size, Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, arid
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 load.
.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 .Undissolved detergent,
on dark items; -Some nonphosphate granular
Stiff, harsh fabrics, 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, Rinse and 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 .Agitation time too short,
body soil on -Wash water temperature too low
synthetic fabrics _Not enough detergent,
.Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes
.Wash in hot water (120°F/4g°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 IO0°F (37°C) and correct water level.
Yellow or brown
rust stains
.lron 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 intensify
discolora don.
,,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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