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Common Washing Problems, continued
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfac-
tory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains Undiluted liquid detergent or •
fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric.
If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 •
ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)
water in a plastic container. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse.
If caused by fabric softener, rub stains
•
with bar soap. Wash.
Avoid overfi lling detergent and •
fabric softener compartments
of dispenser.
Discoloration,
graying Not enough detergent. •
Wash water temperature too low. •
Incorrect sorting. •
Rewash with correct amount of deter- •
gent and hottest water safe for fabric.
Add bleach safe for fabric.
•
Sort items by soil level and •
color.
Use correct amount of deter-
•
gent, hottest water and bleach
safe for fabric.
Greasy, oily
stains Not enough detergent. •
Undiluted liquid fabric softener •
poured directly on fabric.
Treat with prewash stain remover or •
liquid detergent.
Increase detergent and water tempera-
•
ture. Rewash.
Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
•
Use correct amount of deter- •
gent and hottest water safe for
fabric.
Do not pour liquid fabric
•
softener directly on fabric. See
Operating Your, step 5.
Holes, tears, or
snags Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. •
Unfastened zippers, hooks, buck- •
les.
Rips, tears and broken threads.
•
Overloading the washer. •
Degradation 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 Operating
Your, steps 2 and 5.
Lint Incorrect sorting. •
Tissues left in pocket. •
Overloading the washer. •
Not 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.
Add nonprecipitating water conditioner
•
to wash water to remove detergent
residue.
Add liquid fabric softener to fi nal rinse.
•
Dry load in dryer. •
Remove lint with lint brush or roller. •
See Operating Your, steps 1 •
and 2.
Do not overload washer.
•
Use correct temperature and •
amount of detergent, water
and wash time.
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 the •
washer to lubricate fi bers.
When ironing, use spray starch
•
or fabric fi nish 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 the washer.
•
Rewash load. • Increase water temperature •
using hottest water safe for
fabric.
Do not overload washer.
•
Use liquid detergent or use •
nonprecipitating water condi-
tioner with powder detergent.
Wrinkling Overloading the 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.
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