Grayed Clothes

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

Not enough detergent (larger loads, heavy soil, and hard water might require more detergent)

•Try using more detergent (especially with larger loads).

•If you live in a hard water area try using a water conditioner or install a water softener.

Water is not hot enough	• Make sure water heater is delivering water
	at 48°C.–65°C. (120°F.–150°F.).
	• Do not use the washer when hot water is
	used for other needs (dishes, baths, etc.).
Washer is overloaded	• Make sure load/water level setting matches
	load size.
Soak time is too short	• Soak at least 30 minutes.

Soaking with too little detergent	• Use more detergent (especially with
	heavy soil).
Detergent is not dissolving	• Add detergent as wash basket fills with
	water before you load clothes.
To restore grayed clothes,	• Put clothes through a wash cycle using hot
try one of the following	water. (Check the garment’s manufacturing
	care label to see if hot water can be used.)
	Add a non-precipitating water softener. Use
	2 1⁄2 times more than is recommended
	for normal water softening. Do not use
	detergent or soap. Allow clothes to go
	through a complete cycle. Repeat if
	necessary.
	• Soak your clothes using a water softener
	instead of a soaking agent. Allow clothes
	to soak for about 20 minutes.