Yellowed Clothes - Check detergent and bleach usage

What does Yellowed Clothes mean?

Clothes are turning yellow or developing yellow spots. This can be caused by insufficient detergent, improper use of bleach, or minerals in the water.

• Not enough detergent on a consistent basis
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics
• Iron or manganese in water may cause yellowing or yellow spots

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Always use the recommended amount of detergent. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2. 2

   Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water and non-chlorine bleach.

3. 3

   Run hot water for 2 minutes to help clean pipes of iron buildup. Drain your house water heater occasionally.

4. 4

   To remove spots, spread stain over boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through the stain.