sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Feb 13, 2023 15:18:48 GMT
It's not schredded tissue-- I've done that enough to recognize it.
I use TIDE liquid. But after this laundry cycle, 4-5 of my black pieces have white crap on them. So I'm rewashing with an extra rinse cycle, no detergent this time.
WTF?
I *DO* wear sunscreen. Mineral sunscreen. This would be a sunscreen-laden load, fresh back from a tropical vacation.... Could it be sunscreen? |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Feb 13, 2023 15:25:28 GMT
Detergent. Happens every so often to me, mainly when I have heavier black items over lighter items.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Feb 13, 2023 15:33:31 GMT
Detergent. Happens every so often to me, mainly when I have heavier black items over lighter items. My liquid Tide? |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Feb 13, 2023 15:37:28 GMT
Detergent. Happens every so often to me, mainly when I have heavier black items over lighter items. My liquid Tide? 99% sure. I use liquid Gain. |
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Post by breetheflea on Feb 13, 2023 15:42:10 GMT
Try washing your black stuff inside out.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 13, 2023 15:42:31 GMT
Residue... And the 'cleaners' do not work on it. Just run your finger nails around the top sides of the drum and see the white stuff.
I have a soft brush/scratch less sponge that I periodically "scrub" the sides of the drum.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 13, 2023 15:43:00 GMT
Try washing your black stuff inside out. Doesn't help mine. |
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Post by Flowergirl on Feb 13, 2023 15:50:56 GMT
Sounds like detergent residue. Make sure you're not using too much detergent with each load (my front loader manual says 2 TBS max per load which doesn't seem like enough but its working for me). I also use liquid Tide.
I also run regular tub cleaning cycles monthly and do a thorough cleaning of the gasket. The streaks used to happen to me occasionally with my LG front loader and I used more detergent back then. We bought a new Electrolux front loader last spring when the LG died and it hasn't happened.
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Post by littlemama on Feb 13, 2023 16:05:02 GMT
Detergent. The most detergent I use is up to the first line on the cup and I was with extra water and an extra rinse. Havent had issues since
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Feb 13, 2023 16:41:36 GMT
I will try cleaning the drum, and using less detergent. I haven't been measuring it, but feel like I don't use even the minimum suggested amount on the measuring cup. I thought only powdered and those sheet detergents would leave residue. Didn't realize liquids did.
Mine is a regular top loading machine.
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 13, 2023 17:33:41 GMT
I will try cleaning the drum, and using less detergent. I haven't been measuring it, but feel like I don't use even the minimum suggested amount on the measuring cup. I thought only powdered and those sheet detergents would leave residue. Didn't realize liquids did.
Mine is a regular top loading machine.
You might have a build up somewhere that the clothes are either rubbing on or bits are breaking off. Try a good cleaning and see if that helps. |
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Post by birukitty on Feb 13, 2023 17:39:06 GMT
Maybe consider switching detergents? I really like one called Charlie's Soap that's supposed to be cleaner and not leave a residue. You can read about it here: charliessoap.com We've been using it for the past 4-5 years along with their Laundry Booster (that's made to be used with hard water) and it works extremely well. I used to order it but since we they now sell it in our local Whole Foods store I buy it there.
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Post by gar on Feb 13, 2023 18:35:24 GMT
Undissolved detergent.
My machine is only a few weeks old and I have had it recently so I don’t think it’s a build up in the drum.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 13, 2023 18:41:06 GMT
I agree, it's laundry soap. These new HE machines often don't have enough water in the cycle to do a thorough rinse. I'd try less detergent and trying a different cycle.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Feb 13, 2023 19:45:17 GMT
I agree with the others that said "detergent residue". Wash the load again, without detergent.
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Post by kimi on Feb 13, 2023 23:24:10 GMT
I have an HE top loader. I my white residue on dark laundry has been lint. Usually it comes off (the clothing) in the dryer.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Feb 14, 2023 0:07:15 GMT
I have an HE top loader. I my white residue on dark laundry has been lint. Usually it comes off (the clothing) in the dryer. I don't dry a lot of my laundry. I love the dryer for removing lint and dog hair! |
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Post by chaosisapony on Feb 14, 2023 4:01:37 GMT
I get that residue too using liquid Persil. I almost always have to do two rinses if I'm washing a lot of black clothes.
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Post by zella on Feb 15, 2023 16:34:26 GMT
Don't know if we're talking about the same thing, but I have multiple times had what looks like bleach stains on dark clothing, but I don't use bleach or even powder detergent. I was just thinking the other day I wondered if it was powder detergent from when I did use it that got stuck somewhere in the machine.
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Post by gar on Feb 15, 2023 16:48:02 GMT
I think this happens particularly when using cooler temps as it des't dissolve the detergent as well. I use 30 degree washes a to these days and have to watch how much I use.
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Post by iowgirl on Feb 15, 2023 17:47:07 GMT
Not enough water.
I get this when I use my HE machine, that uses a very small amount of water.
I don't get this when I use my old school machine. My clothes are SO MUCH cleaner coming out of this machine than the HE machine.
Yes, I have two washing machines. LOL
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Post by zuke on Feb 21, 2023 12:08:24 GMT
I will try cleaning the drum, and using less detergent. I haven't been measuring it, but feel like I don't use even the minimum suggested amount on the measuring cup. I thought only powdered and those sheet detergents would leave residue. Didn't realize liquids did.
Mine is a regular top loading machine. I stopped using liquid Tide and the issue has lessened. My front loader had the issue and my new top loader as well so I don't think it's an issue of which kind of washer it is. I have one pair of capris that I turn inside out and they still come out with white marks on them. I agree, it's laundry soap. These new HE machines often don't have enough water in the cycle to do a thorough rinse. I'd try less detergent and trying a different cycle. Instead of doing a regular wash, I put the dial on 'towels' and also 'Deep water'. The white streaking is gone for the most part but on occasion, I'll see it again . |
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