Sometimes a buyer may find stains on clothes after washing them in a washing machine. Usually this problem happens with old equipment, but sometimes new devices ruin things. There are many reasons for this behavior of equipment, and in order to fix a washing machine, you need to consider each of them in turn.
When the washing machine has nothing to do with stains
There are many situations when LG washing machine, Samsung or another brand has nothing to do with stains on things, because their appearance is associated with erroneous user actions. It could be incorrectly selected powder, incorrect loading of laundry, incorrectly installed program etc.
- If colored spots appear on light-colored laundry, this means that items of different colors were washed together and during the program the brightly colored fabrics faded under the influence of high temperature. To avoid such situations, you need to wash colored and light-colored items separately, and if you still have to do this together, then set the temperature to no more than 40°C.
- If red or brown spots appear on things, this may be a sign of rusty water in the plumbing.If the problem occurs constantly, you need to install a filter at the entrance to the washing machine. Another cause of such stains could be a rusty dryer. The device needs to be cleaned of rust or replaced.
- Purple spots or the appearance of a lilac tint on light-colored items means that a color corrector powder was used. It allows you to eliminate the yellowness of fabrics and whiten things, but if the linen was without a yellow tint, then the corrector gives it a purple or bluish tone. If a lot of powder is poured in or the temperature is incorrectly selected, the color corrector does not dissolve well and forms stains. In order not to spoil your laundry, you must use regular washing powder.
- White spots and stains, especially noticeable on dark clothes, indicate that a lot of detergent was added or the washing machine was overloaded. To prevent such situations, you need to follow the dosage of the powder, and also not exceed the permissible load of the equipment.
- Yellow stains after washing on light-colored laundry are traces of grease that become noticeable after contact with hot water. To remove them, you need to soak things, use stain removers, detergent enhancers, and powders with enzymes that effectively remove traces of grease.
- If white or yellow spots appear on silk or woolen items, down jackets or jackets, or sportswear after washing, this indicates that the detergent was chosen incorrectly. Only use appropriate detergents and set the program correctly. If the chemistry and mode are chosen correctly, it is necessary to add another rinse during the subsequent wash, because The detergent is not completely washed out of the fabrics.
- If dirt stains appear on items after washing, this may mean that they appeared after washing during drying. Children, animals, or adults themselves could have smeared the laundry by touching it with dirty hands.
Why does the washing machine get dirty?
Gray, black or dark spots on clothes indicate that the owner of the washing machine does not maintain the equipment. Due to lack of care, dirt and mold form in the folds of the hatch cuff, in or under the detergent drawer, as well as in the drain filter.
Dirty cuff
If the washing machine is not maintained proper care, a thick coating of gray dirt appears in the folds of the hatch cuff, as well as under it. When you touch it, things become smeared and unpleasant marks appear on them. Clean the cuff You can use brushes and a rag. You need to act carefully so as not to damage the rubber. It is not recommended to use
Mold in the tray
If the user does not regularly rinse the cuvette, does not open it after washing to dry and slams the hatch door, this leads to dampness inside the washing machine and, as a result, to the appearance of mold. In addition to contaminating laundry, it can negatively affect human health. You can detect mold by the specific smell inside the washing machine drum.
Mold deposits can be everywhere: in and under the detergent drawer, on the cuff, in the drum, pipes, at the top of the tank walls.
Contaminants in the drain system
A dirty drain filter can also cause mold. In washing machines with a standard drain pump, it spreads an unpleasant odor, and in expensive appliances with a recirculation pump it also leaves stains on the laundry. To avoid this problem, you should regularly carry out cleaning the drain filter. You will also need to disassemble the washing machine and rinse the tube connecting the pump to the tank under a powerful stream of water. Dirt also accumulates in it, which is not washed out even with cleaning the device with citric acid or chemical means.
Problems with the washing machine
A number of problems with the washing machine can cause stains to appear on clothes.
Oil seal problem
If the washing machine stains the laundry and oil stains appear on it, this indicates damaged seals. During operation, they are deformed, water penetrates the seat with the bearing and washes away the lubricant. The latter spoils things, and the bearings become deformed due to increased friction. This problem should be solved urgently, otherwise it will lead to damage to the washing machine. Replacing bearings and seals - a complex and time-consuming process that should be entrusted to professionals.
Foreign mechanical objects in the tank
During washing, various metal objects sometimes penetrate into the drum, and from it into the tank of the washing machine. These could be coins, bobby pins, nails, etc. They remain at the bottom of the tank, become covered with a layer of rust and pollute the water. After washing in such a liquid, rusty, yellow or brown spots appear on the laundry. Extraneous noise during operation of the washing machine also indicates the presence of a foreign object.To fix the problem, you need to remove the extra item from the tank.
How to remove stains
If you know how to remove stains, removing them after washing will not be a problem.
- Rust stains on linen can be removed with vinegar or lemon juice. The stain should be thoroughly wiped with this product and then rinsed with warm water.
- Ammonia effectively removes grease stains.
- Chalk and soap help remove grease and fuel oil stains from laundry. These substances are mixed, water is added, applied to the dirt and left for an hour, after which it is washed off.
Pollution prevention
Simple prevention will help get rid of stains during washing and prevent damage to things. Necessary:
- Carefully check pockets for forgotten small items before putting clothes in the drum.
- Inspect items before washing; if decorative elements, buttons, zippers do not hold well, they need to be secured or removed. Otherwise, they will fall into the drum, and from there into the tank.
- After completing the program, remove the powder cuvette, rinse and dry. You also need to monitor the condition of the cuvette seat. There should be no dirt or mold on its walls.
- Thoroughly clean the drain filter once every two to three months. In large families, as well as when washing clothes made of wool and lint, this procedure should be carried out more often, preferably once a month. After washing items made from down and feathers, the filter must be cleaned immediately after the end of the program.
- Clean the washing machine regularly using citric acid or chemicals. Recommended temperature is 90°C.
Conclusion
If stains remain on the laundry after washing, the problem may be not only in the washing machine, but also in other factors related to the user's actions. As a rule, you can determine a possible problem by the color of the stains.
If the stains are due to a breakdown of the washing machine, you need to seek help and repairs from professionals.
