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

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 overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

Discoloration,	•Not enough detergent.	•Rewash with correct amount of detergent
graying	•Wash water temperature too low.	and hottest water safe for fabric. Add
	•Incorrect sorting.	bleach safe for fabric.

•Sort items by soil level and color.

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

Greasy, oily stains	•Not enough detergent.	•Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid	•Use correct amount of detergent and hottest
	•Undiluted liquid fabric softener	detergent.	water safe for fabric.
	poured directly on fabric.	•Increase detergent and water temperature.	•Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly
		Rewash.	on fabric. See Washing Procedures for
		•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.	directions on adding softener.

Holes, tears, or snags

•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. •Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. •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

Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load and adding chlorine bleach.

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 final rinse. •Dry load in dryer.

•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

•See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load.

•Do not overload washer.

•Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time.

Pilling

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

•Pilling is normal with synthetic and	•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
permanent press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal wear.

•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.

Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics.

•Undissolved detergent.	•Rewash load.	•Increase water temperature using hottest
•Some nonphosphate granular		water safe for fabric.
detergents can combine with hard		•Do not overload washer.
water minerals to form a residue.		•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
•Overloading the washer.		water conditioner with nonphosphate
		granular detergent.

Wrinkling	•Overloading the washer.	•Reduce load size.	•Do not overload washer.
	•Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.	•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric	•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is
		softener using the Perm Press or Delicate	completed.
		cycle.	•Use liquid fabric softener.

Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics

•Agitation time too short.	•Soak in detergent booster or product
•Wash water temperature too low.	containing enzymes.
•Not enough detergent.	•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.

•Select correct wash cycle.

•Use correct amount of detergent.

•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water.

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

•To restore discolored load of whites, use	•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
rust remover safe for fabric.	•Before washing, run hot water for a few
•Do not use chlorine bleach to remove	minutes to clear lines.
rust stains. It may intensify	•Drain water heater occasionally.
discoloration.	•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in
	your water supply system.

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