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Solutions to Common Problems

Common Drying Problems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results from washing, including poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint

and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Deter

gent Association.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Greasy, oily

stains

• Fabric softener sheet. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar

soap. Rinse and rewash.

• 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.

Lint • Overloading.

• Overdrying causes static

electricity.

• Lint screen not clean when

cycle began.

• Lint “pills” clinging to fabric

• Reduce load size and rewash

using liquid fabric softener in the

final rinse.

• Or, add a fabric softener sheet

and tumble without heat.

• Use lint brush or roller to remove

lint.

• Do not overload dryer.

• Use fabric softener in washer or dryer

to reduce static electricity.

• Remove items when they ore slightly

damp to ovoid overdrying.

• Check that lint filter is clean and in

place.

Pilling

(Fibers break

off, ball up and

cling to fabric.)

• Overdrying. • Use a lint brush or shaver to re

move lint pills.

• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.

• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric

finish on collars and cuffs.

• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

Shrinking • Temperature too high.

• Overdrying.

• Irreversible condition. • Follow fabric core label directions.

• If shrinking is o concern, check load

often.

• Remove items while slightly damp and

hang or lay fiat to complete drying.

• Block knits into shape.

Wrinkling • Overloading.

• Leaving items in dryer after

cycle ends.

• Reduce load size and tumble

at medium or low heat for 5-10

minutes.

• Remove items immediately. Hang

or fold.

• Do not overload dryer.

• Remove items os soon os cycle ends.

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