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GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
GRAYED CL~HES
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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Inco&tao&g
of clothes: Separab lint-producem (such as terry tuwels &l chenille) ~:
i%rn kt-re&ivers
(such as mti-made fabrics, velveteen, corduruy).
~ Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound of dry clothes.
. U=
of~on-phospha~
&@rgen@
which
combine with hardness minerals to
form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergen~ use
warmer wash water or sofkm water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged
water softener.
. Wdery residue from
granular
detergent may appear tObe ht. -solve~=tdw
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 13.
. Overloading will cause
abrasion
which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level.
. Toomuch bl~ch. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of
detergent. See page El.
Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Seepage 15.
pilling USUally on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look
like
lint. Thming clothes inside-out may provide some help.
Static
electricity y 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
no~
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.
Insu
fficient de~rgent.
Yi.-xJ may need to increase amount
of detergent
USd
if load is
larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
wa~r not hot enough
for type of load, Be sure
Water
heater is set to deliver hot water at
the washer at 140°-1500F. DOnot wash when other hot water needs-such as
dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
Pmr or inferior detergent. Chmgeto phosphate detergent,
if
possible.
FO11OW
these steps:
1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
2. Pre-treat stains
3. Use hottest water possible
4. Use bleach where possible
5. Use pre-soak aids
6. Install water softener
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