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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric
damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily
stains
Fabric softener sheet.• Rub fabric softener stains with •
bar soap. Rinse and rewash.
Add a few bath towels to small loads •
for proper tumbling.
Some “silk-like” fabrics should be air •
dried.
Use proper drying temperature.•
Place fabric softener sheet on top of •
load before starting the dryer.
Lint Overloading.•
Overdrying causes static •
electricity.
Lint screen not clean when •
cycle began.
Lint is attached to “pills.”•
Reduce load size and rewash •
using liquid fabric softener in the
nalrinse.
Or, add a fabric softener sheet •
and tumble without heat.
Use lint brush or roller to remove •
lint.
Do not overload dryer.•
Use fabric softener in washer or dryer •
to reduce static electricity.
Remove items when they are slightly •
damp to avoid overdrying.
Checkthatlintlteriscleanandin•
place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Overdrying.• Use a lint brush or shaver to •
remove pills.
Usefabricsoftenertolubricatebers.•
When ironing, use spray starch or •
fabricnishoncollarsandcuffs.
Turn items inside out to reduce abra-•
sion.
Shrinking Temperature too high.•
Overdrying.•
Irreversible condition.• Follow fabric care label directions.•
If shrinking is a concern, check load •
often.
Remove items while slightly damp and •
hangorlayattocompletedrying.
Block knits into shape.•
Wrinkling Overloading.•
Leaving items in dryer after •
cycle ends.
Reduce load size and tumble at •
medium or low heat for 5-10
minutes.
Remove items immediately. Hang •
or fold.
Do not overload dryer.•
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.•