PROBLEM
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
GREASY OR OILY
STAINSON
LAUNDERED
GARMENr~S
POSSIBLE CAUSE
0Incorrectsortingof clothes.Separatelint producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
from lintreceivers (such as man made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy).
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9Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil, wash one rninute per
pound of dry clothes.
oUse of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combine with hardness minerals to form a
precipitatewhich can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphateor liquid detergent;use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softeneror a packaged
water softener.
~Powdery residue from granulardetergentmay appear to be lint. Predissolve granular
detergentin hot water before addingto washer; make sure detergentis completely
dissolvedbefore adding clothes;switch to liquid or cold water detergentor warmer
wash water. See Detergent Guide.
*Overloadingwill cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level.
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~Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
I 0 Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. increase
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amount of detergent. See Detergent Guide.
0Incorrectuse of fabric softener.If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
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specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.
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~Pillingusually on polyester-cottonblends is caused by normal wear and may look like ~ ‘-
lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
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~Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle,
These are sometimes called “InvisibleStains”becauseyou may not noticethembefore
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
oily spotsmay pick up dirt from thewash water.The spotswillthen be vely visible.T’hey
are }zotcaused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as possibleafter we~aring.
Use more detergentthan normal and hottestwater fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in
undilutedliquiddetergent,let stand 30 minutesand rewash with extra dete~gentusing
hottestwater fabric can stand.
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IJISUfficientdetergent.Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is
larger than noilnal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water levelis large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
~Waternot hot enough for type of ~oad.Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at
the washer at 140°- 150°F.Do notwash when othel”hot water needs—such as
dishwilshingor family baths-—archeavy.
oPoor or iI~~’eriordetergent.Change to phosphatedetergent,if possible.Follow these steps:
1.Use water conditioner,(st~chas Ca]gonbrand)
‘) Pretreat St:liils
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