White marks on laundry

[Raistlin]

Hey Guys and Gals,

Anybody know anything about washing machines?

We're getting white marks on the laundry whenever we wash anything, we've checked that the drawers (in the machine) are clean and that the drum's ok.

It seems like the powder isn't being rinsed out correctly, but I've tried using less and tried different types, but that doesn't seem to make any difference.

Is there any chance it's being caused by having too much washing in the machine or something like that?

Any thoughts?

[Pia]

You could just use tissue?

[Tightscot]

i remember reading somewhere that you should use a biological powder every now and then to clean all the old gunky powder residue away - have you tried this?

[Pia]

I use liquitabs i never get this problem

There's some advice here http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/module...howpage&pid=92

CAUSE AND PREVENTION

CAUSE The washing machine is overloaded leaving insufficient space for the powder to dissolve properly.

PREVENTION Ensure a good turnover of clothes by not overloading the machine.

CAUSE The dosing device is placed into the machine in such a way that it is covered by clothes and the powder cannot disperse properly.

PREVENTION Place the dosing ball upright on top of the wash load towards the back of the machine.

CAUSE Insufficient detergent is used.

PREVENTION Some powder detergents react with the minerals in hard water, forming a whitish residue that can be mistaken for undissolved detergent. The film can be avoided by using the recommended amount of detergent.

CAUSE Low water pressure in the home may mean that some of the detergent has not been flushed into the machine during the wash fill process. This would leave detergent in the drawer which could be flushed into the machine during rinsing.

PREVENTION Make sure all detergent is flushed into the drum during the wash fill.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by Pia

You could just use tissue?

Now there's just no need for that is there?



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Originally Posted by Tightscot

i remember reading somewhere that you should use a biological powder every now and then to clean all the old gunky powder residue away - have you tried this?

Haven't but will, thanks

What happens if you wash them again, but don't use any detergent?

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by Pia

I use liquitabs i never get this problem

We still talking about tissues?



Thanks for the link etc, will try some of those

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Originally Posted by homealone

What happens if you wash them again, but don't use any detergent?

Not sure, never tried. Will do though

[mrmistoffelees]

Has Mr Monkey been hiding in your washing machine with his DVD of mating seals again ? :O

Modern machines use a lot less water during the wash. Try adding a few more jugs of water via the dispenser and see if it helps.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

Has Mr Monkey been hiding in your washing machine with his DVD of mating seals again ? :O

I'm not even going to pretend to understand that, but thank you for your input

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Originally Posted by pachelbel

Modern machines use a lot less water during the wash. Try adding a few more jugs of water via the dispenser and see if it helps.

Thanks, I'll give that a go as well and see if it helps

[mrmistoffelees]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I'm not even going to pretend to understand that, but thank you for your input

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Thanks, I'll give that a go as well and see if it helps

This may go someway to helping you to understand (maybe) http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...pe-page-3.html

[Raistlin]

Got it, thanks

(although I rather wish I'd stayed ignorant )

[greencreeper]

Could try a long boil (90 deg C) wash, with nothing in the machine - also chuck in a glug of bleach. I do it occasionally to my machine in the hopes I'm keeping it clean and happy

[Raistlin]

Another possible solution, thanks

[mrmistoffelees]

Take your clothes to a river and was them with ash