How do I get rid of excess lint showing up on my clothes after washing them?
Question:I have a two year old Frigidaire top-loading washing machine with a "self-cleaning" lint filter. Since I've had this washer, I have noticed that it leaves behind a lot more lint than my old washer which had a lint trap inside the tub that could be easily removed and cleaned. Over time, more and more lint is left behind after the wash cycle has completed. It's to the point now where I have to run a lint brush over every single thing that I wash to remove the lint.
I've tried those "lint balls" that you toss in the washer to catch excess lint with no luck.
Since I cannot afford a new washing machine, does anyone have any tips for correcting this problem? Does anyone know if the lint trap can be easily cleaned out to correct the problem? (The manual indicates that the lint trap is not accessible to the owner of the machine.)
Answers:
NATURAL LINT. Some linting is a natural occurrence.
ABRASION CAUSES SHORT NATURAL FIBERS TO BREAK OFF AND FORM LINT. Lint is trapped in the self-cleaning lint filter and then flushed out of the washer when it drains and spins.
DETERGENT TRAPS LINT DURING WASH AND HOLDS IT IN SUSPENSION UNTIL IT IS FLUSHED OUT. Use the recommended amount of detergent to prevent lint re-deposition.
ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND PROPER DRAINING HELP REMOVE LINT FROM THE WASH LOAD. Be sure inlet hoses and drain hose are not kinked or clogged.
SORTING. Sort lint producing items from lint attracting items.
PAPER OR OTHER OBJECTS LEFT IN CLOTHES POCKETS. Remove tissues and paper from pockets before laundering.
STATIC ELECTRICITY. To reduce static electricity, use fabric softener and avoid over-drying.
LINT REMOVAL. Remove lint with a lint brush or roller or rewash and dry items in the dryer if possible.
DETERGENT RESIDUE. Detergent residue is a white substance resembling lint which can leave streaks on garments and make them appear dull and rough. This can be caused by undissolved powder detergent, too little detergent, poor rinsing due to overloading, misuse of liquid fabric softener, hard water, inexpensive detergents, and low water pressure.
try useing only liquid washing powder.
You might want to separate sock and towels from your clothes. I wash every few days and would pile all the dirty laundry together only to have it covered with lint so now i separate mine and it comes out lint less, even with an old washer and no lint trap.
I think I would call the manufacturer or the place where u purchased it and let them know what is going on.
Every machine needs a good washout every 2-3 months
Run the machine on its hotest cycle. add 1/2 cup white vinegar an 1/4 cup salt.
That should remove all the build up in you machine
If you have an instruction book, check that for answers & if nothing, contact the manufacturer & tell them the problem & ask if there is a way to clean the filter out. Also, try not to wash "linty" items, like towels, with clothes.
http://www.frigidaire.com/support/suppor...
Contact the company right away.
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