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Solutions
to Common
Problems
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
Blue stains
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy,
oily
stains
Holes, tears,
or
snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers
ball
up
and cling
to
fabric.)
Residue
or
powder
on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
* Undiluted
liquid
deter-
gent
or fabric
softener
dispensed
directly
onto
fabric.
* Not enough
detergent.
* Wash
water
temperature
too low.
Incorrect
sorting.
Not enough
detergent.
Undiluted
liquid
fabric
softener
poured
directly
on fabric.
* Incorrect
use of chlorine
bleach.
* Unfastened
zippers,
hooks,
buckles.
Rips, tears
and broken
threads.
Overloading
the washer.
Degradation
of fabric.
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.
* Pilling
is normal
with
synthetic
and
permanent
press fabrics.
This is due
to abrasion
from
normal
wear.
* Undissolved
detergent.
* Some
granular
detergents
can combine
with
hard
water
minerals
to form
a
residue.
Overloading
the washer.
SOLUTIONS
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.
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.
Rub fabric
softener
stains with
bar soap.
May
be irreversible
if rips, tears
and seams
cannot
be mended.
* Reduce
load
size. Rewash
using
correct
water
temperature,
water
level,
and
amount
of detergent.
Add
nonprecipitafing
water
con-
ditioner
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.
* Use a lint brush or shaver to
remove
pills.
* Rewash
load.
PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
Avoid
overfilling
detergent
and
fabric
softener
compartments
of
dispenser.
* Sort items
by soil level and
color.
" Use correct
amount
of detergent,
hottest
water
and
bleach
safe
for fabric.
Use correct
amount
of detergent
and
hottest
water
safe
for fabric.
Do not pour
liquid
fabric
softener
directly
on fabric.
See Operating
Your Washer.
* Never
pour
chlorine
bleach
directly
on fabric.
Check
condition
of items before
washing.
See Operating
Your
Washer.
* See Operating
Your Washer.
* Do not overload
washer.
Use correct
temperature
and
amount
of detergent,
water
and
wash
time.
* 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.
Increase
water
temperature
using
hottest
water
safe for fabric.
Do not overload
washer.
Use liquid
detergent
or use non-
precipitating
water
conditioner
with
powder
detergent.
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