Appearance This is another common type of staining that we will often have customers insist is the fault of the washing machine when it is not. There are virtually no faults with a washer than can cause this type of staining and, in almost all instances, it will be the reasons as set …
Category: Washing Machine Stains & Marks
If you have damage, smells, marks or stains on your laundry then this section is where you will find out all about the stains, marks and residues that are commonly seen when using washing machines and how to avoid and solve them.
Please also see our care and cleaning section as many stains, marks and residues found in washing machine and washer dryer laundry is often cured by regular cleaning and maintenance without the need for service.
Underarm Stains From Washing Machine
Appearance Underarm stains on shirts, blouses and dresses. Colour can vary from pale yellow to black. This problem is not caused by your washing machine but by the use of deodourants and cannot be resolved by any repair or service on your washing machine. To stop this from happening p…
Greasy Marks On Garments In Washing Machines
Appearance Greasy-looking dark stains on coloured garments, usually 100% polyester garments. This is not an issue that is being caused by your washing machine or any fault with your washer, it is caused by spillage and no service or repair can resolve this problem. Please read the dir…
Mildew On Garments From Washing Machines
Appearance Small black spots that can be grouped in a larger area, possibly with shades of red and green. Also please see our article on smelly washing machines as we have seen this sort of staining caused by bacteria build up in washing machines. This problem is not being caused by a…
Colour Damage From Washing Machines
Appearance Usually shows as a reddish brown stain on the fabric caused by zips and metal buttons etc. This problem is not being caused by your washing mahcine and is not a fault with your washing machine, no service or repair will be able to resolve the issue. Please read the n…
Dye Bleeding In A Washing Machine
Appearance Colour has bled from various parts of the garment after being cleaned in a washing machine. Other garments in the load may have been marked, either by the original dye or a component of the original (e.g. blue colour from purple garment). This is not a problem caused…
Damage By Bleach Or Care Products In A Washing Machine
Appearance Coloured (especially dark) heavy cotton garments (like denim) have white streaks on them after washing. Even when using a colour or liquid detergent. We have often had the appliance being blamed for bleaching garment, especially towels, placed in the washing machine …
Rust Marks On Laundry From Washing Machines
Appearance Spots or patches of brown rust colour. Please note that many of the causes described which cause rust marks on items of clothing may not be covered by a manufacturer warranty. Generally speaking there are no components or items in a washing machine that will rust, th…
White Streaks On Denim Or Coloured Heavy Garments
Appearance Coloured (especially dark) heavy cotton garments (like denim) have white streaks on them after washing. Even when using a color or liquid detergent. This problem is not a fault with your washing machine and cannot be resolved by a repair or service. Please see below …
Washing Machine & Washer Dryer – Stain Removal
We do on occasion get asked how to get tough stains out of the laundry, funnily enough especially from people with kids. The article below, or the tips, were originally published in “The Art Of Laundry” which was issued by Procter & Gamble who manufacture Ariel and Daz as well as other well k…