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PROBLEM
LINT OR RESIJXJE
ON CLOTHES
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
● Incorrect so~ing ofclothes. separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
● J$&hing too long, especially for sm~ler loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound ofdry clothes.
● Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine w ith hardness minerals to form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use aphosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or apackaged
water softener.
● powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer
u’ash water. Seepage 15.
● overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level.
● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
● Not enough detergent to hold lintin suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of
detergent. See page 15.
● Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners ma} react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Use Fabric Softener Dispenser. Seepage 9.
● 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.
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However. if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle. the
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be ver~’visible. They
are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear. rub in
undiluted liquid detergent. let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using
hottest water fabric can stand. IJse Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.