Light orange color spots on towels and clothing after washing.?

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I do not know what is causing this. It seems that most of my towels are ending up with orangish spots (some the size of a half dollar, some smaller) when i get them out of the wash. I am not washing them with orange colored clothing or anything either. Sometimes it happens to brand new towels and sometimes the towel has been washed a few times and then suddenly, after a wash it comes up with these spots.

Does anyone know what these are and how to get rid of them? I am so sick of buying pretty towels and them being ruined by these orange spots. And it is odd, not all towels get them either. I thought I had this prob with towels only, but I got a shirt out of my washer one time and it too had some small orange dots on it.

I would appreciate the help. Is this caused by hard water or something?

JUDGE&#39;S JUNGLE · Accepted Answer

The orange spots are caused by rust.

Check the tub of your washer.  If it's chipped, there may be rust forming.  If you see this, you could give it a few coats of fingernail gloss (clear).
You may need a new washer if it gets really bad----one with a STAINLESS STEEL tub.

I sincerely hope this helps.

Anonymous · Answer

I just googled "orange spots on towels" and was amazed at how many people are experiencing this. It seems that towels are the primary article of clothing, but there were others mentioned. I just wonder if it is something in the dye colors of towels or maybe something the manufacturer is doing that creates the problem. Certainly not everyone can have a rusting washing machine, and a lot of people say they don't use bleach. This may truly remain a mystery.

nellbelle7 · Answer

If you're noticing random discolored spots on towels and some bedding, then it could be a bleached out area.

Do you use any cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide?  Proactiv contains that stuff, as does any other anti-acne treatment.  I discontinued using Proactiv after I ruined a whole set of towels, then it dawned on me.  

Unfortunately, there's no way to bring the color back into a towel that has been bleached of color.  If you continue to use the products that are bleaching the towel, then switch to white towels for washing your face, and it wouldn't hurt to rinse your face twice as well!

nellie · Answer

Sounds like rust, or iron. I'd experiment with an item you don't mind being ruined. If it's all light colored items that keep getting ruined I'd bet it was iron. The filter thing may be the route to take.

zeh · Answer

established washing ought to get rid of maximum of those, yet surely need to appreciate this variety of fabric and no rely if its black coffee or milk coffee, those questions would be certain the terrific approach of removing. And use the incorrect element which includes an alkaline answer, you will somewhat set the stain. Dont bleach first up. Bleach ought to alwasy be a final hotel. nevertheless keep youself a gaggle of time and rigidity and purely take it to a drycleaner. uncomplicated as that. They get rid of stains for a residing. concern solved.

duffbitch · Answer

sounds like rust.. is this after the washer or the dryer? after they sit in the washer for a little bit and not when you take them out right away???
lookinside of your washer.. is it metal/? thers your answer

Jimmbo · Answer

It sounds like rust. This works great

http://www.relparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=13&products_id=55551&RpId=2ea69bbf49b457b427167c685242c5b2

dorton girl · Answer

It sounds like iron water............Is there a filter system on your water........If not,,,,,try Calgon in your washer.............

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