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Solutions to Common Problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
Pilling
(Fibers
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 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 granular
detergents can
combine with hard
water minerals to form
a residue.
• Overloading washer.
• Rewash load. • Increase water
temperature using
hottest water safe
for fabric.
• DO NOT
overload
washer.
• Use liquid
detergent or
nonprecipitating
water conditioner
with powder
detergent.
Wrinkling • Overloading washer.
• Incorrect wash cycle
for wash load.
• Reduce load size.
• Rinse in cold water with
liquid fabric softener using
the casual or delicate cycle.
• DO NOT overload
washer.
• Remove items from
washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
• Use liquid fabric
softener.
Yellow
buildup of
body soil
on synthetic
fabrics
• Agitation time too
short.
• Wash water
temperature too low.
• Not enough
detergent.
• Soak in detergent booster or
product containing enzymes.
• Wash in hottest water safe
for fabric using casual cycle.
• Increase detergent.
• Add bleach safe for fabric or
treat with color remover.
• Select correct
cycle.
• Use correct amount
of detergent.
• Wash synthetics
frequently using hot
or warm water.
Yellow 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 remove 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.
• For an ongoing
problem, install
an iron filter in
your water supply
system.
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