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PROBLEM
LINT'OR RESIDtJE
ON CLOTHES
(continued)
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
There is no solution once
this type of damage has
occurred.
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
@ Undissolvedgranular detergentmay leavepowderyresidue on fabricswhich
can be mistakenfor lint.
(a) See page 11for recommendationson how to add detergentto speed up
completedissolving,
(b) Use:. liquid or specialcold water detergent.
(c) Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water, or make sure detergentis
dissolvedcompletelyin wash water before addingclothes.
(d)Make certain clotheshaveample room to movein washer,
(e) Use a warmer wash water.
~ Overloadingof washer will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Wash
feweritemsin each load. Make sure water level is correct for size of load.
@ Toomuch bleach. Over-bleacheditems, such as towels,will shed excessive
lint. Use correct amount of bleach according to packagedirections.
~ Not enough detergent. Enough detergentmust be used to hold lint in
suspensionduring wash cycle.Increase amount of detergentused. Amount is
determined by water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water.
See Page 11.
@ Incorrect use of fabric softener.If used in wash cycle,many softenersmay
react with detergentto create a white deposit. Use fabric softenersonly in rinse
cycle,unless packagespecifies adding to wash cycle.
@ Pilling. Most likely to occur with polyester-cottonblends. The strongerman-
made fibers, instead of breaking off will collect and hold small bundles of
fibers resulting in "pills." This pilling is normal for these fabrics and can be
mistakenfor lint. Cannot be preventedor corrected. Caused by normal wear of
the fabric. (Turningclothes inside-out may provide some help).
~ Over-drying in dryer may cause buildup of static electricity in man-made
fabrics, causing lint attraction. Use fabric softener at start of rinse cycle.
m)
correux—
All of the above causes of residue exceptpilling can usually be removed from
garments through use of correct laundry procedures.
s Pins on garmentsor sharp objectsleftin
pockets. ~ernove a ll
pins, check pockets
ofall garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects
remained in wash tub.
@ Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks,
snaps and buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is
very important when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
~ Improper use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape;
yellow discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.
(a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach.
(b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home
permanent solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately
rinse thoroughly towels and other articles which have come in contact with
these chemicals before putting them in washer. Avoidcontaminating items
of clothing with such chemicals.
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