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PROBLEM
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Pretreat with liquid detergent,
Incorrect so~ing ofc~othes. Separate lint-producers (such
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. Fof normal soil, use 1 minute per
pound of dry clothes.
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in water to
which can be mistaken for lint.
form a precipitate
Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water
with an instiled mechanical softener or a packaged water so&ner.
mistaken for lint.
(a) Seepage 13 forrecommendations onhowto adddetergenttospeed up complete
dissolving.
(c) Predissolvegranular detergent in hot water, ormakesuredetergent is dissolved
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
(d) Make certain clotheshave ample room tomovein washer.
(e) Usea warmer wash water.
items in each load. Make sure water level is correct for size of load.
. Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by ~ter .
degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.
hardness, size of load,
Incorrect use of fabric sofiener. If used in wash cycle, many sofieners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle, unless
package specifies adding to wash cycle.
Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may look like
lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.
rinse cycle.
To correct—
All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments
through use of correct laundry procedures.
as terry towels
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