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PROBLEM
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velvet=n, corduroy).
. Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound of dry clothes.
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or sofien water with an installed mechanical sofiener or apackged
water softener.
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer
wash water. See page 15.
Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level.
detergent. See page E.
Incorrect use of fabric sofiener. Ifused in wash ~cle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle ody unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Use Fabric Softener Dispenser. Seepage 8.
. Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like
lint. Turning clothes inside-out may help.
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
These are sometimes called "Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They
are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in
undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using
hottest water fabric can stand.
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