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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems, con't
PROBLEM
Pilling
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
POSSIBLE CAUSES
•
Pilling is normal with syn-
thetic and permanent press
fabrics. This is due to abra-
sion from normal wear.
•
Undissolved detergent.
•
Some granular detergents
can combine with hard
water minerals to form a
residue.
•
Overloading the washer.
•
Overloading the washer.
•
Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
•
Agitation time too short.
•
Wash water temperature
too low.
•
Not enough detergent.
•
Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
SOLUTIONS
•
Use a lint brush or shaver to
remove pills.
•
Rewash load.
•
Reduce load size.
•
Rinse in cold water with liq-
uid fabric softener using the
casual or delicate cycle.
•
Soak in detergent booster
or product containing
enzymes.
•
Wash in hottest water safe
for fabric using casual
cycle.
•
Increase detergent.
•
Add bleach safe for fabric
or treat with color remover.
•
To restore discolored load
of whites, use rust remover
safe for fabric.
•
Do not use chlorine bleach
to remove rust stains. It
may intensify discoloration.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
•
Use fabric softener in the
washer to lubricate fibers.
•
When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
•
Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
•
Increase water temperature
using hottest water safe for
fabric.
•
Do not overload washer.
•
Use liquid detergent or
use nonprecipitating water
conditioner with powder
detergent.
•
Do not overload washer.
•
Remove items from washer
as soon as cycle is com-
pleted.
•
Use liquid fabric softener.
•
Select correct wash cycle.
•
Use correct amount of
detergent.
•
Wash synthetics frequently
using hot or warm water.
•
Use nonprecipitating water
softener.
•
Before washing, run hot
water for a few minutes to
clear lines.
•
Drain water heater occa-
sionally.
•
For an ongoing problem,
install an iron filter in your
water supply system.
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