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Please help, black clothes coming out of washer covered in white bits

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  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    rosie383 wrote: »
    If it is a case of white streaks rather than bits, from a tissue for example, then this has been happening in mine for a while and the only solution has been to turn dark clothes inside out before washing. It really does work.
    I use only liquid in mine (blue liquid) so it definitely isn't that.

    I seem to get greyish streaks on my laundry sometimes but am not sure what is causing this. Any ideas please?
    I never use the recommended amount of powder, as it wouldn't rinse out! The door seal and dispensers are all clean and I've run a 90C wash with white vinegar - but this is still happening. :(
    :wave:
  • Slinky
    Slinky Posts: 11,636 Forumite
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    I've had greyish streaks when there is a powder buildup between the edge of the drum and the rubber seal. Happens when you drag the washing out of the machine. Try getting your fingers wrapped in a J-cloth or similar between the drum and the seal, not just into the flap of the rubber seal.
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  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    Slinky wrote: »
    I've had greyish streaks when there is a powder buildup between the edge of the drum and the rubber seal. Happens when you drag the washing out of the machine. Try getting your fingers wrapped in a J-cloth or similar between the drum and the seal, not just into the flap of the rubber seal.

    Thanks Slinky, I will try that.
    :wave:
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