The washing machine leaves stains: reasons for how to remove dark stains from things

Washing is designed to make things clean, but sometimes its results are disappointing. The situation when a washing machine stains clothes is familiar to many. You put your clothes or shoes in normal condition, dirty, but without stains, and you pulled out stained shirts, T-shirts, jeans, sneakers or sneakers from the machine.

Experienced housewives can make a whole list of the colors of stains on laundry from a washing machine:

rusty, brown, red, orange, yellow;
dark oil, black, gray;
yellow on white things;
blue, light blue, violet, gray;
pink, red, blue, etc. (to match the color of bright washed items);
bleached spots or white streaks.

There are various reasons why a washing machine gets dirty. And in 70% of cases, according to statistics from the RemBytTech workshop, it is not her fault. Let's figure out why stains appear on clothes or shoes after washing.

When the automatic machine is not to blame

In some cases, the appearance of stains is not due to a breakdown of the machine, but to the owner’s carelessness during operation. Also, the cause of the problem is often neglect of the instructions for use.

Colored and light things at the same time

Washing colored and light-colored items at the same time results in pigmentation appearing on the clothing. As a rule, fabrics dyed in bright colors fade heavily at high water temperatures. To avoid this problem, it is necessary to wash these types of items separately.

Rusty water in the water supply

If the water becomes rusty due to problems with the plumbing, then red and brown stains appear on light-colored products. Rust occurs in old pipes or as a result of repairs to mains. Before starting the machine, you should drain the rusty water.

Powder with color corrector

The color corrector in washing powder is designed to hide yellowness. In cases where there is no yellowness on things, an optical or chemical corrector gives the clothes a purple tint. Most often this happens when washing at low temperatures, when the granules do not dissolve enough.

Overdose of washing powder

The amount of powder is determined depending on the weight and dirtiness of the clothes loaded into the drum. If you pour in an excess amount of powder, it will not completely dissolve and will leave pronounced stains on the fabric, which is most noticeable on dark and denim fabrics.

Traces of grease on clothes

The ingress of fatty oils during cooking or applying cosmetics leaves barely noticeable stains, which become larger and brighter during washing. Fat appears from interaction with hot water, resulting in the formation of yellow marks. Before loading things into the drum, you need to remove the fat by sprinkling salt on it.

Wrong choice of detergent

Standard powders and detergents are not suitable for delicate silk and wool fabrics, outerwear with various fillings. The powder dissolves poorly, leaving white streaks. An additional problem is that delicate fabrics can shrink after washing if the wrong product is used.

Why does it get dirty when washing?

The appearance of dark spots on clothes after washing can occur due to infrequent or improper care of the equipment. As a result of this, the following are formed:

deposits in the pump cleaning mechanism;
dirt and mold in the cuff;
Mold in the detergent compartment.

Dirty cuff

Dirty water regularly penetrates the fold of the rubber cuff, which over time produces an unpleasant odor and causes dark stains to form on things.

If you do not periodically clean the cuff and leave the door for ventilation, plaque will form on the parts and mold will grow.

Mold in the tray

The powder tray constantly interacts with the liquid as the water washes away the added detergent. Lack of maintenance of the compartment causes mold and dirt, which penetrate into the drum during washing. The result is the appearance of black spots and the impregnation of clothing with a pungent odor.

Contaminants in the drain system

The tube connected to the tank and the recirculation pump become clogged when the machine is used for a long time. If pronounced gray spots appear on clothing, you need to take measures to care for the equipment so that dirt does not get into the drum along with the water.

Problems with operation

Malfunctions of the internal components of the washing machine and malfunctions in the operating mode disrupt the washing process. As a result, stains, dark stripes and other defects appear on clothes.

Problems with the seal

The oil seal acts as a gasket between the drum and the bearing, providing protection against water penetration. For sliding, the oil seal is treated with lubricant. When a part wears out, the liquid washes away the lubricant, it gets into the drum and leaves brown stains on things, oily in structure.

Foreign objects in the tank

Before each wash, you should always check your clothing pockets. Penetrating into the drum, foreign objects settle at the bottom of the tank, rust over time and pollute the water. Because of this, rusty and dark yellow stains appear on clothes, which are difficult to remove without leaving a trace.

Pollution prevention

Simple prevention will help get rid of stains during washing and prevent damage to things. Necessary:

Carefully check pockets for forgotten small items before putting clothes in the drum.
Inspect items before washing; if decorative elements, buttons, zippers do not hold well, they need to be secured or removed. Otherwise, they will fall into the drum, and from there into the tank.
After completing the program, remove the powder cuvette, rinse and dry. You also need to monitor the condition of the cuvette seat. There should be no dirt or mold on its walls.
Thoroughly clean the drain filter once every two to three months. In large families, as well as when washing clothes made of wool and lint, this procedure should be carried out more often, preferably once a month. After washing down and feather items, the filter must be cleaned immediately after the end of the program.
Clean the washing machine regularly using citric acid or chemicals. Recommended temperature is 90°C.

How to remove stains correctly

In most situations, stains on clothing can be removed by repeated washing. If this does not help, you can resort to the following methods:

Treat stains with a special stain remover. The substances are applied to dirty areas, rubbed in, and then washed off with water.
Wash items with a mixture of glycerin and dishwashing detergent. This option is suitable for T-shirts and other white items.
Dissolve 3 tablespoons of wine vinegar in a glass of water, soak the clothes for a couple of hours and perform a basic wash. This method is effective in removing stains from jeans.
Soak the contaminated area in citric acid or lemon juice for 15 minutes, then rinse the substance with warm water and rinse the product in a soapy solution.

Features of removing stains on denim

Denim fabric has the ability to absorb any dirt, so if you ignore the problem, you may encounter damage to your favorite things. When washing jeans, you need to remember the following rules:

Clothes that are heavily soiled require pre-soaking. To do this, use soap shavings or any other cleaning agent. Soaking time varies between 30-60 minutes. It is not recommended to keep jeans in water any longer.
Machine washable at temperatures up to 40 degrees, otherwise the denim may lose its shape and color.
Stain removers and bleaches are not recommended in such cases, as they can eat away at the fabric and lead to loss of its color characteristics.
It is recommended to wash dark jeans with a small amount of vinegar; it helps preserve the color and enhance the effect of the washing powder.

Some denim items are considered quite fragile, so it is prohibited to use aggressive chemical products for washing them. Many housewives use home methods for removing stains:

Thoroughly rub the problem area with half a bar of laundry soap, moisten it with a small amount of water and leave the item for 1 hour. After that, it is rinsed in cool water and sent to the washing machine.
Pour 1 spoon of turpentine into a large bowl of water and mix the ingredients. Place dirty clothes in a cup, leave for 20 minutes and rinse in clean warm water. To get rid of an unpleasant odor, the denim item is sent to the machine and washed using powder and conditioner.
To preserve the color characteristics of the fabric, pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a bowl of water, soak the laundry in the resulting solution, and then wash it using an automatic washing machine.

If home methods do not help remove stains, you need to use chemicals or take the item to the dry cleaner.

Signs of low-quality washing powder

Using low-quality detergent for washing is a common cause of stains and dirt on clothes. When choosing a washing powder, many take into account only the type of washing machine, without paying attention to other criteria. It is often possible to notice the low quality of the powder only during washing based on a number of signs.

Does not dissolve in water

Powder granules should dissolve during washing, regardless of the water temperature. If the quality of the product is poor, the granules do not dissolve enough in cold or warm water and leave stains on clothes.

Gives foam

The formation of foam during washing indicates good dissolution of the powder. If the powder creates a minimal amount of foam, this may affect the wash result.

It is also important to know that a number of modern detergents have reduced foaming, so in this situation the amount of foam is not related to the quality of the powder.

As a rule, high-quality and more expensive washing powders foam well and effectively remove dirt from fabric surfaces of any type. Modern manufacturers of detergents often add conditioner to the powder, which creates a double effect from washing things. As a result, clothes do not require additional processing and become clean and pleasant to the touch.

Smell

High-quality washing powder has a neutral, faint odor. The presence of an unpleasant odor occurs after the expiration date, when storage conditions are violated and mold forms. If immediately after opening the package or over time the washing powder acquires an unnatural odor, it is recommended to refrain from using it and purchase a new detergent.

It's time to change the filter

Gray stains, matted flakes of dirt, stains - all this may indicate that the filtration system is clogged. Freshly washed items give off a musty smell that cannot be eliminated by repeated washing. Over time, this smell begins to spread throughout the room where the device is located.

Dirt constantly accumulates in the filter, and fungus and mold can grow on it. If measures are not taken in time, the filtration system will fail and will have to be replaced. How to prevent filter damage:

When to contact a specialist

Most of the causes of stains on clothes after washing can be eliminated independently, without contacting a service center. You should seek help from specialists in cases where it is not possible to diagnose the exact cause of the problem or when serious equipment breakdowns occur. Timely diagnosis and repair of internal mechanisms allows not only to solve the problem of poor-quality washing of clothes, but also helps to extend the service life of the machine.

Experienced technician and fair prices for repairs

The service center offers restoration of household appliances. We work with washing machines from all manufacturers. Diagnostics and restoration are carried out at the customer’s home; there is no need to waste time and money on transportation. The technician will quickly detect a breakdown, indicate the cost of restoration, or perform a flush immediately after diagnosis. The prices will please the customer. Extensive experience in working with household appliances allows us to provide a guarantee on the work performed. This means that after the master leaves, you will confidently use the equipment and stop worrying about your things.