PROBLEM
GRAYED CLOTHES
(continued)
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS
SHRIN~GE,
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to
use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
●
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at
bottom of previous page.
●
Washing too long may result
in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaller loads.
● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
● Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as
Calgon
brand with
phosphate—use
2fi times as much as you need for normal water softening.
● Do not use detergent or soap.
● Allow clothes to go through complete
cycle.
● Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use
water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak
for about 20 minutes.
● Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.
● Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach
(such as
Clorox
2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as
Rit
or
Tintex
brands), following package directions.
● Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use extra detergent plus anon-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
To remove s~ok:
Suread stained ~ortion over
pan
of boiling water and saueeze
lemon juice
~hrough’stain.
To
remove overall yellow,
use
a;onlmerci~l~
available
rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain
damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not
lift lid during spin.
To remove
stiins:
Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid
detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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