PROBLEM
GRAYEDCLOTHES (continued)
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
BLUEORGRAY COLOR STAINS
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a
●Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page.
●Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
●Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
●To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1.Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
●Add a
●Do not use detergent or soap.
●Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
●Repeat, if necessary.
2.If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3.Use the
●Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of
s Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Ins~ctions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.
Q Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1.Use extra detergent plus a
2.Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.
3.Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.
4.To remove s~ots: S~read stained Dortion over Dan of boiling water and saueeze lemon juice ~hrough’stain. To rembve overall ~ellow, use
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. To remove stiins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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