Laundry Troubleshooting

The following is a list of common problems and some possible solutions.

Poor Stain Removal Discoloration of Linens
  • Inadequate bleach concentration
  • Temperatures are too high or too low
  • Improper bleach pH
  • Improper water level
  • Improper bleach for stain
  • Overloading
  • Too short of bleach cycle
  • Soil still remaining during bleaching
  • Wrong or poor chemistry
  • Poor wash formulation
  • Iron in water supply
  • Poor rinsing action
  • Short rinse cycles
  • Under souring of linens
  • Bleach residual on linens
  • Mixing of whites and colors
Poor Soil Removal Loss of Tensile Strength
  • Insufficient alkali or detergent
  • Improper water level
  • Cycle time too short
  • Inadequate treatment of water hardness
  • Poor formula development
  • Over loading of washer
  • Temperature too low
  • Inadequate number of wash cycles
  • Improper mixing of linens
  • Wrong or poor chemicals
  • Poor rinsing of bleach
  • Bleach concentration too high
  • Long formula and under loading
  • Residual bleach then drying hot
  • High alkali residue in linen
  • Too low of pH in bleach cycle
  • Steaming during bleach cycle
  • Drying temperature too high
  • Continued drying after linens are dry
  • Poor quality of original linens
Graying of Linens  
  • Poor treatment of water conditions
  • Too few rinses
  • Poor wash formulations
  • Wrong or poor chemistry
  • Inadequate alkali or detergent
  • Overloading of washers
  • Short rinse cycles
  • Poor wash formulation
 
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