sometimes i get a bunch of orange stains on my clothes after laundry.can anyone tell me what causes this?

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sometimes when i do laundry, i get these orange bleach like stains on my clothes. It’s so random and sometimes i get it really bad or very mild. Can anyone tell me what products cause this(besides bleach)?

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  1. Jenny C says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    "Rust Stains
    The yellow, orange or brown spots we sometimes find on our clothes may be caused by rust. Iron content of over .2 parts per million in your water supply can cause these type of stains, so it’s important to have your water supply checked. Two possible sources can be rust water pipes or water heaters. One way to combat this problem is by using a mechanical water softener with an iron filter. Also, using a non-chlorine bleach can help, as chlorine bleach may cause the iron in the water to precipitate on fabrics and leave stains"

    To remove the stains I have always had good luck with a product called Whink Rust Stain Remover. Just follow instructions on the brown plastic bottle..

  2. QUESTION GIRL says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    maybe ink pen or marker

  3. jumps_from_airplanes says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    if its an oldwasher check for rust ive had that happen before.

  4. **ask linda jo....** says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    if your washer is old, it is rust stains. use less bleach. like a half cup and a cup of white vinegar in your wash it will brighten them. go to vinegartips.com

  5. vaughnn82 says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    it’s iron in your water, be sure you have plenty of salt in your softener. avoid doing whites until it cycles it’s self. i have this problem too. i use morton’s iron out salt, works very well!

  6. <3_Jenn says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I know you said "besides bleach",
    but you should maybe make sure theres no bleach in your detergent? Because sometimes they have bleach added for your whites. So if you use it with your darks, well..

    Im sorry :) I know you said besides bleach. I just thought i’d mention this, just in case.
    Its really the only thing I can see. Or rust, like someone else mentionned.

  7. Kid Vicious says:
    March 6, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    probably rust

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