Washing stains

Strangely enough I am having awful problems with stains on my slacks in particular. I use bleach for the toilet and sink and to sweeten dishcloths in the sink. It does not matter how careful I am they all finish up with bleach stains. I always hold the bottle well away. Last week I had to throw a nearly new pair out as the hem was covered nearly all the way round. Perhaps I am a contortionist in my sleep ?. Short of stopping using it I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions please? Printable ?

Auntieflo

*Mamma66*. I used to love Shout, but haven't seen it for ages.
Waitrose used to stock it, but no longer.
One of their staff recommended their own brand stain remover. It's not bad, but it's not Shout

I buy it from Asda or Morrisons I think? I usually tend to buy two or three bottles when I see it, as it not sold everywhere. Hope you find some

Do you use a washing machine cleaner on a regular basis and clean the door seal and dispenser drawer? Something could be leaving a residue in your machine.

There is a rust remover I think it's called stain devils. Was brilliant on a white coat with metal buttons. U just wet the fabric n sprinkle on the powder. It disappears in a few minutes then wash it in the machine

Mamma66. I used to love Shout, but haven't seen it for ages.
Waitrose used to stock it, but no longer.
One of their staff recommended their own brand stain remover. It's not bad, but it's not Shout

I have sometimes got rust marks from clothes pegs. Have you tried ‘Shout’ it is fab. I have tried the equivalents when I can’t get ‘Shout’ but they are nowhere near as good.

Where do you store your bedding? Have a look there for rust.

Pour lemon juice on the stain and leave it to dry in full sunshine.

MerylStreep

I’ve used WD40 on stubborn stains with success.

Doesn't sound daft at all. It's the conclusion I've drawn when rust spots have appeared on my laundry when no other explanation can be attributed.
Properties after around 1970 won't have lead pipes but those before will more than likely have lead pipes somewhere between the mains and the tap.

Have you tried Biotex. Usually removes all manner of stains once soaked then washed in bio washing powder. Must be a nightmare occurring with both machines. Anyone else in your area have tge same problem, just in case it is sediment or something in pipes.

Ex Hotpoint Customer Service here. Have also had this problem myself. It’s often caused by gunk etc building up inside the drum and gasket because of low temp. washes. The best thing is to use hottest possible wash with bio. Washing powder (not liquid) at regular intervals and make sure you wipe around the drum and gasket afterwards.

Have you tried rubbing washing-up liquid onto the stain when the cloth is completely dry?

Then roll up the washing and leave it for a day or so until the washing-up liquid is dry, then wash the clothes on the cycle you usually use.

I get rid of all stains including grass and plum stains this way.

A long shot - could it be an earring worn in bed. Metal mixed with some sweat could perhaps be the culprits.

I have got some similar colour stains, only very small and just spots really, but on a brand new pure white long line cardigan, one on each side of the front and one on the hem of the sleeve. I tried a weak dilution of bleach and the stains went bright red!!! Deciding I had nothing to lose, I put it in my next white wash and they reverted to their original shade of rust! Nothing shifts them ether!

I’ve had a similar stain on clothes never Knew what caused it

I'd be looking at anything that shape and size in the house to check if that could be causing it. Maybe a hair care product stood on the bed? or something similar?

I get this too not just on bedding, it doesn't budge either, I'll watch with interest!

Don't think that it is rust coming from iron water pipes (Must be old, copper or plastic these days)
The outer rim looks to so circular that it could almost be made by a stamp. Watch is good suggestion, but watch cases tend to be from Aluminium alloys or stainless steel, neither of which would produce what looks like a rust mark.

So something being rested on, or against, it while waiting to be washed?

Oxalic acid or a "stain devil" ought to shift it.

I'm probably being silly here but could it be caused by water coming from old pipes that may be rusted leading to your washing machine since it's been both appliances. Apologies if it sounds daft....

I’ve used WD40 on stubborn stains with success.

If it is rust you could try lemon juice and salt on the stain. Leave for a few hours then wash. I got rid of a stubborn rust stain on a carpet with this mixture, result of a leaky radiator. It annoyed me for about three years and I’d tried all sorts of cleaning products on it until I read about this remedy in a book of natural cleaning.

It looks to me, the shape of a watch. Do you wear a watch in bed? Or whoever has been sleeping on the linen, do they wear a watch in bed?

A bit more info — if you look up Iron Mould on Linen on Google there are a number of solutions to help your problem. A mixture of Salt and lemon juice seems to be a popular solution. Or White Vinegar. Good luck.

Try soaking the affected area (not the whole sheet) in a bowl of bicarbonate of soda solution. I find bicarb gets rid of virtually all stains, but this rusty mark looks hard to remove.

I seem to remember my mother called similar marks “iron mould” in the 50s and 60s when they appeared on bedding stored in her old airing cupboard. She is 92 now and still has funny names for things - and still lives in the same house with the same old airing cupboard, but I haven’t seen such marks on bedding for years.

Does your mattress have buttons on? It just looks like a button imprint to me. Seems very odd as your machine is new. Good luck in solving issue.