Lint or residue on clothes — Sorting, washing time, or fabric softener issues

What does Lint or residue on clothes mean?

Lint or residue can be left on clothes due to how they are dried, incorrect sorting, washing for too long, detergent not dissolving, or improper fabric softener use.

• Clothes are air or line dried.
• Lint-producing items mixed with lint-collecting items.
• Wash cycle is too long for small loads.
• Detergent is not dissolving properly.
• Washer is overloaded.
• Incorrect use of fabric softener.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   If air or line drying, consider using a clothes dryer to remove more lint.

2. 2

   Separate lint-producing items (like towels) from lint-collecting items (like synthetics).

3. 3

   Wash small loads for a shorter duration.

4. 4

   Add detergent as the wash basket fills with water, before loading clothes, or try a liquid detergent.

5. 5

   Use a warmer water temperature if detergent is not dissolving.

6. 6

   Ensure the load is not overloading the washer and follow fabric softener instructions.