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Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results from washing, including 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 Deter-
gent Association.
PROBLEM
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
POSSIBLECAUSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Fabric softener sheet.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
• Lint "pills" clinging to fabric
• Overdrying.
• Temperature too high.
• Overdrying.
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar
soap. Rinse and rewash.
• Reduce load size and rewash
using liquid fabric softener in the
final rinse.
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet
and tumble without heat.
• Use lint brush or roller to remove
lint.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to re-
move lint pills.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and tumble
at medium or low heat for 5-10
minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang
or fold.
• 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.
• 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.
• Check that lint filter is clean and in
place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Follow fabric care label directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load
often.
• Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay fiat to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
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