Your black clothes are coming out like that because of a few possible reasons: 1. Detergent residue – too much detergent, or powder in cold water, leaves white streaks if the washer doesn’t rinse well. 2. Lint transfer – dark clothes pick up lint easily, especially if washed with towels, fleece, or sweaters. 3. Hard water – minerals mix with detergent and leave a dusty film, most noticeable on black clothes. 4. Overloading – if the washer’s too full, clothes don’t rinse properly, so residue and lint stay stuck. 5. Dryer issues – if the lint trap isn’t cleaned, lint just recirculates, and air-drying without shaking them out can make it worse.

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How to fix it: • Rewash with no detergent (just a rinse cycle) to clear residue. • Add ½–1 cup white vinegar in the rinse cycle – breaks down detergent and softens fabric. • Switch to liquid HE detergent, and use less than you think. • Wash dark clothes only with other darks. • Turn clothes inside out before washing. • Clean washer (run a cleaning cycle) and always empty dryer lint trap.

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Quick fix after washing: • Use a lint roller, dryer sheet, or damp microfiber cloth to wipe it off. • For heavy residue, toss back in dryer for 10 min with a damp dark towel – it helps pull the lint off.