8
•Add
detergent
before
wash
load.
Then
start
washer.
•Dilute
fabric
softener
with
water.
•Sort
items
by
soil
level
and
color.
•Use
correct
amount
of
detergent,
hottest
water
and
bleach
safe
for
fabric.
•Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest
water
safe
for
fabric.
•Do not pour liquid fabric softener
Do not pour liquid fabric softener
Do not pour liquid fabric softener
Do not pour liquid fabric softener
Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly
on
fabric.
directly
on
fabric.
directly
on
fabric.
directly
on
fabric.
directly
on
fabric.
See
package
directions
or Washing Procedures
Washing
Procedures
Washing
Procedures
Washing
Procedures
Washing
Procedures for
proper
diluting.
•Never
pour
chlorine
bleach
directly
on
fabric.
•Check
condition
of
items
before
washing.
See Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures for preparing
and
loading
the
wash
load.
•See Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures
Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing
the
wash
load.
•Do
not
overload
washer.
•Use
correct
amount
of
detergent,
water
temperature
and
water
level.
•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
nonphosphate
granular
detergent.
•Do
not
overload
washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
is
completed.
•Use
liquid
fabric
softener.
•Wash
synthetics
frequently
using
water
at
least
100°F
(37°C
)
and
correct
water
level.
•Use
nonprecipitating
water
softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes
to
clear
lines.
•Drain
water
heater
occasionally.
•For
an
ongoing
problem,
install
an
iron
filter
in
your
water
supply
system.
Common Washing Problems
Common Washing Problems
Common Washing Problems
Common Washing Problems
Common Washing Problems
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
•If
caused
by
detergent,
mix
1
cup
(240
ml)
white
vinegar
with
1
quart
(.95
L)
water
in
a
plastic
container.
Soak
item
1
hour.
Rinse.
•If
caused
by
fabric
softener,
rub
stains
with
bar
soap.
Wash.
•Rewash
with
correct
amount
of
detergent
and
hottest
water
safe
for
fabric.
Add
bleach
safe
for
fabric.
•Treat
with
prewash
stain
remover
or
liquid
detergent.
•Increase
detergent
and
water
temperature.
Rewash.
•Rub
fabric
softener
stains
with
bar
soap.
•May
be
irreversible
if
rips,
tears
and
seams
cannot be mended.
•Reduce
load
size.
Rewash
using
correct
water
temperature,
water
level,
and
amount
of
detergent.
•Add
nonprecipitating
water
conditioner
to
wash
water.
•
Add
liquid
fabric
softener
to
final
rinse.
•Dry
load
in
dryer.
•Remove
lint
with
lint
brush
or
roller.
•Use
a
lint
brush
or
shaver
to
remove
pills.
•Reduce
load
size.
•Add
dissolved
detergent
to
tub
.
Rewash
load.
•Mix
1
cup
(240
ml)
white
vinegar
to
1
gallon
(3.8
L)
warm
water
in
plastic
container.
Soak
item.
Rinse
and
rewash.
•Reduce
load
size.
•Rinse
in
cold
water
with
liquid
fabric
softener.
•Soak
in
detergent
booster
or
product
containing
enzymes.
•Wash
in
hot
water
(120°F/49°C)
using
full
permanent
press
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
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust
stains.
It
may
intensify
rust
stains.
It
may
intensify
rust
stains.
It
may
intensify
rust
stains.
It
may
intensify
rust
stains.
It
may
intensify
discoloration.
discoloration.
discoloration.
discoloration.
discoloration.
Many
washing
problems
involve
poor
soil
and
stain
removal,
residues
of
lint
and
scum,
and
fabric
damage.
For
satisfactory
washing
results,
follow
these
suggestions
provided
by
The
Soap
and
Detergent
Association.
Blue
stains
Blue
stains
Blue
stains
Blue
stains
Blue
stains
Discoloration,
Discoloration,
Discoloration,
Discoloration,
Discoloration,
graying
graying
graying
graying
graying
Greasy,
oily
stains
Greasy,
oily
stains
Greasy,
oily
stains
Greasy,
oily
stains
Greasy,
oily
stains
Holes,
tears,
or
Holes,
tears,
or
Holes,
tears,
or
Holes,
tears,
or
Holes,
tears,
or
snags
snags
snags
snags
snags
Lint
Lint
Lint
Lint
Lint
Pilling
Pilling
Pilling
Pilling
Pilling
(Fibers
break
off,
ball
up
and
cling
to
fabric)
Residue or powder
Residue or powder
Residue or powder
Residue or powder
Residue or powder
on dark items;
on dark items;
on dark items;
on dark items;
on dark items;
Stiff,
harsh
fabrics.
Stiff,
harsh
fabrics.
Stiff,
harsh
fabrics.
Stiff,
harsh
fabrics.
Stiff,
harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
Wrinkling
Wrinkling
Wrinkling
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of
Yellow buildup of
Yellow buildup of
Yellow buildup of
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
body soil on
body soil on
body soil on
body soil on
synthetic
fabrics
synthetic
fabrics
synthetic
fabrics
synthetic
fabrics
synthetic
fabrics
Yellow or brown
Yellow or brown
Yellow or brown
Yellow or brown
Yellow or brown
rust
stains
rust
stains
rust
stains
rust
stains
rust
stains
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
•Detergent or liquid fabric softener
did not dissolve or disperse.
•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.
•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•Degradation of fabric.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not
enough
detergent.
•Undissolved
detergent
has
left
residue.
•Static
cling
is
attracting
lint.
•Load washed too long.
•Pilling
is
normal
with
synthetic
and
permanent
press
fabrics.
This
is
due
to
abrasion
from
normal
wear.
•Undissolved
detergent.
•Some nonphosphate
granular
detergents
can
combine
with
hard
water
minerals
to
form
a
residue.
•Overloading
the
washer.
•Agitation
time
too
short.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not
enough
detergent.
•Iron
or
manganese
in
water
supply,
water
pipes,
or
water
heater.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
