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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
BLUE OR GRAY"
COLOR STAINS
GRAYED
CLOTHES
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 veEy 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 using hottest
water fabric can stand.
• Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on "Grayed Clothes." in this section.
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleacE
I such as Clorox 2
TM
brand I. Refer to gannent manufacturers' care instructions. Restore
color using color remover _such as Rif _ or Tintex
TM
brands L follow package directions.
• Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
I. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines: drain water
heater occasionallv.
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a connnercially available
rust scale remover_ following package instructions.
• hnproper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash. using chlorine bleach if safe lbr fabric.
• Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot
water at the washer 140 ° -150°F. (60 ° -66°C_ _. Do not wash when other hot water
needs--such as dishwashing or family baths--are heavy.
• Poor or inferior detergent ( or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate
detergent if possible.
Follow these steps:
• Use water conditioner Isuch as Calgon
TM
brmad).
• Use hottest water possible.
• Pretreat stains.
• Use presoak aids.
• Install water softener.
• Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil. causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of loads.
• hnproper soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minnte soak is sufficient.
However. when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to
use twice the reconmaended amount of detergent.
• Washing too long ntay result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time
for smaller loads.
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