The Problem Solver(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
BLUE 0~ GRAY
● Improper use of iiibric softener. Never pour fhbric softener directly cmclothes;
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● Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the
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load is larger than normal, if soil is hemier than average (especially oily soil), if water
level is high, or if water hardness is above average.
● Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot
water at the washer 140°- 150°F.(60°- 66°C.). Do not wash when other hot water
needs-such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
● Poor or inferior detergent (or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate
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detergent if possible.
Follow these steps:
● Use water conditioner (such as Calgon brand).
. Use hottest water possible.
● Pretreat stains.
● Use bleach where possible.
● Use presoak aids.
● Install water softener.
. Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
c 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.
s Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time for
smaller loads.
● De&rgent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash
solution at the start of wash agitation.
Torestore grayed clothes—
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:
(a) Put clothes in washer.
(b) Fill with H~ water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is
suitable for garment.
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with
phosphate. Use 2% times as much as you need for normal water softening.
(d) Do not add soap or detergent.
(e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
(f) Repeat, if necessary.
(g) If you prefer to soak clothes, use water so~ner in place of soak agent or pre-wash
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
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