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Purple Streaks

Purple streaks on clothes from detergent

Samsung · Washing Machines

What does Purple Streaks mean?

Clothes are coming out of the wash with noticeable purple streaks. This common issue is typically caused by using an excessive amount of laundry detergent.

Common Causes

  • Excessive use of laundry detergent, particularly concentrated HE detergent

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Rewash the affected clothing items in a warm water cycle without adding any additional detergent.

  2. 2

    Reduce the amount of detergent used in future loads; for cold water loads, use one tablespoon of concentrated HE detergent.

  3. 3

    Ensure detergent is added to the correct dispenser compartment.

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Source: Samsung Washing Machines
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