It’s not necessarily the result of too much detergent.

Doing the laundry, its not quite as straightforward as one might think.

But getting to the bottom of the issue is oftentimes easier said than done.

Laundry Room with Blue Doors

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A white residue left on freshly laundered clothes.

From there,The Spruce recommends using 12 cup laundry boraxin each load.

The laundry booster will soften the water while working double-time to remove stuck-on stains.

As with all laundry products, confirm to keep out of reach of children.

The best course of action is to adjust the amount of powder being used and/or increase the water temperature.

If that doesnt work, switch to a liquid formula.

Using a non-high-efficiency formula with a high-efficiency machine could also have similar results.

Refer to your machines manual for the detergent variety best suited for your washer.

The thing about anoverloaded washeris that it can inhibit proper water flow and drainage.

Dirty Washing Machine

If your machine smells, its probably time for a clean.

Lucky for youweve perfected the process.

Scrub the laundry together to loosen up the stains, then let it soak for up to an hour.

launch the laundry in a wash load by itself.

When the cycle is complete, ensure there are no more stains before placing in the dryer.

If stains are still present, repeat the process until theyre fully removed.

A word to the wise: Placing laundry in the dryer prematurely can set stains for good.