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Black grayish spots on clothes after washing

ERErm
Asked over 4 years ago 7,315 views
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I recently got a new washer because I thought my old washer was leaving stains in my clothes. I continue to have the same problems with the new washer. I keep getting stains on the clothes. I switch detergent from liquid to powder and it’s the same. Please help as this is very frustrating and it keeps ruining my clothes.

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Black/grey spots on clothes not traced to the washing machine

The problem
Clothes were coming out with black or greyish stains after washing. The issue happened with both the old washer and a replacement machine, and changing from liquid detergent to powder made no difference.
Likely cause
The accepted reply said this evidence points away from a fault in the washing machine itself. A household-specific factor or the way the washer is being used was considered more likely. The exact cause was not confirmed in the discussion.
What fixed it
No specific repair was confirmed. The accepted advice was to review guidance on poor wash results and grease marks on laundry, as the problem was thought not to be caused by the appliance itself.
Checks to try
  • Problem persisted with a new washer after replacing the old one
  • Detergent was changed from liquid to powder with no improvement
Cause identifiedGenerated 18 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes — read the full thread below.
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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 4 years ago

Hello there. This proves that it is not caused by the washing machine so it must be something specific to your household or more likely the way the washing machine is being used. Try to read all of the following articles carefully and let me know if you find a solution there -

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