Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is an excessive
build-up of foam.
Too much detergent
was used.
–
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on dosage
given on the packaging.
–
Take the water hardness
level into account.
–
Use less detergent for
lightly soiled or small loads.
White residues which
look like powder
detergent are seen on
dark textiles after
washing.
The detergent
contained compounds
(zeolites) to aid water
softening where are not
soluble in water. They
have ended up on the
textiles.
–
Try and brush out the
residues after drying using
a soft brush.
–
Wash dark textiles using a
detergent which contains
no zeolites. Liquid
detergents usually contain
no zeolites.
Grey, greasy particles
cling to washed
laundry.
Insufficient amounts of
detergent have been
used to break down the
particles of grease in
heavily soiled laundry.
– Use more detergent.
– Before washing the next
load run a COTTONS 95°C
programme with powder
detergent but without a
load.
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