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Solutions to Common Problems

Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory
washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Greasy, oily • Fabric softener sheet.
stains
Lint • Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean
when cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
Pilling • Overdrying.
(Fibers break
off , ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
Shrinking • Temperature too high.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling • 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 fi nal
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 remove
pills.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and tumble at me-
dium or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang
or fold.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• 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 fi lter is clean and
in place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate
fi bers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric fi nish on collars and cuff s.
• Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
• Follow fabric care label direc-
tions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check
load often.
• Remove items while slightly damp
and hang or lay fl at to complete
drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle
ends.