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.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Blue stains	-Detergent or		liquid fabric	softener
	did not dissolve or disperse,
Discoloration,	-Not	enough	detergent.
graying	-Wash	water	temperature	too low

.incorrect sorting,

Greasy. oily stains ,,Not enough detergent.

.Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric,

Holes, tears, or -incorrect use of chlorine bleach

snags.Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.

-Rips, tears and broken threads.

	.Overloading	the	washer,
	-Degradation	of	fabric.
Lint	.incorrect sorting.
	-nssues left in pocket.
	-Overloading	the	washer
	.Not enough	detergent.

`'Ifcaused by detergent, mix I cup (240 ml) white vinegar with I quart (,95 L) water

in a plastic container. Soak item I hour. Rinse.

`'Ifcaused by fabric softener, rub stains

with bar soap. Wash.

`'Rewash with correct amount of

detergent and hottest water safe for fabric, Add bleach safe for fabric,

`'Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.

`'increase detergent and water temperature, Rewash.

`'Rubfabric softener stains with bar soap.

`'May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended,

`'Reduceload size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount ol detergent,

`'Add nonprecipitating water conditioner

`'Add detergent before wash load, Then start washer.

`'Dilute fabric softener with water,

`'Sort items by soil level and color.

,,Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric,

`'Usecorrect amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric.

`'Do not pour liquid fabric softener

directly on fabric See package directions or Washing Procedures for proper diluting.

`'Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.

`'Check condition of items before washing.

See Washing Procedures for preparing

and loading the wash load,

`'See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load

`'Do not overload washer,

-Undissolved detergent has left residue,

.Static cling is attracting lint. -Load washed too long

to wash water,

`" Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.

`'Dryload in dryer.

`'Removelint with lint brush or roller.

`'Use correct amount of detergent, water temperature and water level.

Hlling

(Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric)

-Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear,

`'Usea lint brush or shaver to remove pills,

`'Usefabric 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

Residue or powder -Undissolved detergent

on dark items; .Some nonphosphate granular

Sdff. harsh fabric_, detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue,

Wrinkling.Overloading the washer,

Yellow buildup of -Agitation time too short,

body soil on.Wash water temperature too low,

synfhedc fabrics .Not enough detergent.

Yellow or	brown	.Iron or manganese in water supply,
		.Iron or manganese in water supply,
rust stains		water pipes, or water heater.

`'Reduce load size,

`'Add dissolved detergent to tub , Rewash load,

`'Mix I cup (240 ml) white vinegar to 1

gallon (3.8 L) warm water in plastic container. Soak item, Rinse and rewash.

`'Reduce load size,

`'Rinsein cold water with liquid fabric softener

`'Soakin detergent booster or product containing enzymes,

`'Washin hot water (120°F/49°C) using full permanent press cycle Increase detergent, Add bleach safe for fabric.

`'Or,treat with color remover.

`'Torestore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.

Do not use chlorine bleach to remove

rust stains, It may intensify

discolora don,

`'increase water ternperattJre using hottest water sale 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% (37°C) and correct water level,

`'Use nonpredpitating water softener. `'Before washing, run hot water for a few

minutes to clear lines.

`'Drain water heater occasionally.

`'Foran ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system.

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