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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 sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
with lint-receivers
(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
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Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute
per
pound of dry clothes.
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Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in water to
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
●
Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water
with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.
Q
Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue
on
fabrics which
can
be
mistaken for lint.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
See page 13 for recommendations on how to add detergent to
speed
up complete
dissolving.
Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.
Predissolve
granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is dissolved
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.
Use a warmer wash water.
●
Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash
fewer
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.
Q
Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to hold lint in suspension during
wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by water
hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.
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Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may
react
with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle, unless
package specifies adding to wash cycle.
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Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may look like
lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.
●
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
To corrwt—
All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments
through use of correct laundry procedures.
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