|
Cause
|
Comments
|
Recommendations
|
Location
|
| Low solvent relative humidity |
Static buildup on fabrics |
Control moisture in solvent when possible |
Rinse solvent and/or dryer |
| High tumbler temperature |
Overdrying removes natural moisture from garments |
Maintain recommended temperatures and drying time |
|
| Processing large quantities of piled fabrics |
Creates lint accumulations in confined areas of tumbler |
Clean tumbler of lint |
|
| Poor lint maintenance procedures |
Accumulations of lint in confined areas of the tumbler will deposit on garments |
Routine filter lint maintenance |
|
| Poor antistatic properties |
Static buildup on fabrics will attract lint |
Antistatic sprays can help control linting |
|
| Low detergent charge |
Antistatic properties are decreased |
Maintain recommended detergent charge in solvent |
|
| Poor classification |
Some types of fabrics will create an electrical charge more readily than others |
When possible, clean wools and synthetics separately |
|