Wash machine stains

Angel

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 7:01 pm

There is always one things coming out if the wash machine with horrible gray stains all over! They dont come out from just washing again!
Please I need really good advice on how to prevent those stains and how to get them out! Thanx

amother

Brunette

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 7:06 pm

Front loaders may stain white clothing. Nothing takes it out in my experience. Afew things have been ruined beyond wear already.

ra_mom

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 7:34 pm

Something is wrong with the machine. Do you keep the door open when not in use so mold isn't growing? Do you do an empty deep clean machine clean cycle every 2 months so there's no buildup of residue?

Angel

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 7:39 pm

Yes and yes!!!
Its a brand new machine, had it with my old one once in a while yet not soo bad, now it’s terrible!!!!

ra_mom

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 7:41 pm

What sort of detergent do you use? How much per load?

P.S. Do you have kids playing with bubbles in the summer?

amother

Tan

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 8:27 pm

ra_mom wrote:

What sort of detergent do you use? How much per load?

P.S. Do you have kids playing with bubbles in the summer?

I have the same problem! Tried bleaching the stains didn't help.

Ramom what does bubbles have to do with it?

ra_mom

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 8:32 pm

amother [ Tan ] wrote:

I have the same problem! Tried bleaching the stains didn't help.

Ramom what does bubbles have to do with it?

Store bought bubbles make horrible grey stains that don't come out.

Powder detergent also seems to be an issue sometimes in front loaders.

amother

Slategray

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 8:52 pm

I think I caused this by pouring liquid detergent directly on clothing in the machine instead of diluting it

silverlining3

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:00 pm

Bubbles bubbles bubbles! Had the same thing! Haven't done bubbles in a while and not even 1 pc of clothing had stains! I asked this here not too long ago and was told, when using bubbles, rinse all clothing that might've come in contact with bubbles, without detergent, before washing regular in machine.
For the stained clothing, so far haven't found a working solution

Angel

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:10 pm

But it also happens to my husbands underwear!! He doesnt blow bubbles and I wash his underwear in its own load

silverlining3

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:20 pm

Angel wrote:

But it also happens to my husbands underwear!! He doesnt blow bubbles and I wash his underwear in its own load

Hmmm
Maybe try running an empty cycle with vinegar. Or maybe it's the rubber?!

Angel

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:50 pm

silverlining3 wrote:

Hmmm
Maybe try running an empty cycle with vinegar. Or maybe it's the rubber?!

Did that already. Even stopped using softner and use vinegar instead

SuperWify

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:56 pm

Try cleaning your machine on the hottest setting with affresh washer cleaner.

amother

Chartreuse

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:56 pm

the black marks are soap residual buildup inside inner tub. order clorox washer cleaner - this is manufacturer recommended. do a few loads of it to start with and start using once a month. Also make sure to only use 1-2 Tablespoons of "HE" (high efficiency) soap. This soap is very condensed and will cause the soap buildup if you use more than that.
https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-.....r=8-1

Angel

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 9:58 pm

amother [ Chartreuse ] wrote:

Thank you, will try that

amother

Chartreuse

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 10:02 pm

it contains bleach, so after using the cleaner run an empty cycle b4 putting clothes in, just to make sure all the bleach is completely out of the machine

bsy

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 10:02 pm

I second the bubbles....I rinse all clothes worn during bubbles without soap first and then wash. Not sure about your husband's underwear though Smile

bsy

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 10:22 pm

Angel wrote:

How do you get the bubble stains out?

I was never able to. Now I'm very careful that everyone's clothes go straight into the washer for a no-soap wash right after bubbles. It must be some kind of reaction between the bubbles and detergent. It's possible some companies of bubbles dont stain, but I'm not taking any chances.

sarah14

Wed, Jul 15 2020, 11:35 pm

I had the same problem. My kids stopped playing w bubbles and so far I don’t have these stains anymore.