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4. Hidden Rust Inside Your Washer or Dryer
If your appliances have older or worn-down metal components, tiny amounts of rust can transfer to laundry.
Clues this may be happening:
- Orange specks appear randomly on different loads
- Stains don’t match the pattern of cosmetic or water-related staining
- Spots look speckled, pinpointed, or “freckled”