Lint or Residue on Clothes - Check sorting and detergent use

What does Lint or Residue on Clothes mean?

Clothes have lint or residue after washing. This can be caused by incorrect sorting, washing too long, detergent issues, or overloading.

• Incorrect sorting
• Washing too long
• Detergent not dissolving
• Overloading
• Too much bleach
• Not enough detergent
• Incorrect use of fabric softener

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Separate lint producers (like terry cloth) from lint collectors (like corduroy).

2. 2

   Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.

3. 3

   Add detergent before clothes. If using powdered detergent, pre-dissolve it in hot water. Try a liquid detergent.

4. 4

   Use warmer water temperature.

5. 5

   Make sure load/water level setting matches load size.

6. 6

   Check bleach package for correct amount. Try using more detergent.