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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Pilling
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
Pilling is normal with syn-
thetic and permanent press
fabrics. This is due to abra-
sion from normal wear.
Use a lint brush or shaver to
remove pills.
Use fabric softener in the
washer to lubricate bers.
When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric nish on col-
lars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
Undissolved detergent.
Some granular detergents
can combine with hard
water minerals to form a
residue.
Overloading the washer.
Rewash load. Increase water temperature
using hottest water safe for
fabric.
Do not overload washer.
Use liquid detergent or
use nonprecipitating water
conditioner with powder
detergent.
Wrinkling Overloading the washer.
Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
Reduce load size.
Rinse in cold water with liq-
uid fabric softener using the
casual or delicate cycle.
Do not overload washer.
Remove items from washer
as soon as cycle is com-
pleted.
Use liquid fabric softener.
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Agitation time too short.
Wash water temperature
too low.
Not enough detergent.
Soak in detergent booster
or product containing en-
zymes.
Wash in hottest water safe
for fabric using casual cycle.
Increase detergent.
Add bleach safe for fabric or
treat with color remover.
Select correct wash cycle.
Use correct amount of
detergent.
Wash synthetics frequently
using hot or warm water.
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
To restore discolored load
of whites, use rust remover
safe for fabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach
to remove rust stains. It
may intensify discoloration.
Use nonprecipitating water
softener.
Before washing, run hot
water for a few minutes to
clear lines.
Drain water heater occa-
sionally.
For an ongoing problem,
install an iron lter in your
water supply system.
Common Washing Problems, continued