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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
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric)
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal
wear.
Undissolved detergent.
Some nonphosphate
granular detergents can
combine with hard water
minerals to form a
residue.
Overloading the washer.
Agitation time too short.
Wash water temperature
too low.
Not enough detergent.
Iron or manganese in
water supply, water pipes,
or water heater.
Use a lint brush or shaver
to remove pills.
Reduce load size.
Add dissolved detergent
to tub . Rewash load.
Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white
vinegar to 1 gallon (3.8 L)
warm water in plastic
container. Soak item.
Rinse and rewash.
Reduce load size.
Rinse in cold water with
liquid fabric softener.
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.
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 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.
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.
Do not overload washer.
Remove items from washer
as soon as cycle is
completed.
Use liquid fabric softener.
Wash synthetics frequently
using water at least 100°F
(37°C ) and correct water
level.
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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