Acid Water and Laundry Symptoms
- Red, reddish-brown, green or blue stains
What is Acid Water?
Acid water is caused by a variety of conditions, the most common being carbon dioxide dissolved in the water. The stains on fabrics are caused by the corrosive action of the water on pipes. The type of metal used in the pipes determines the color of the stains.
Lowering the Acid Levels
The problems of acid water must be corrected with chemicals and filters. For example, a soda ash solution feeder or a bed of coarse limestone chips will raise the pH of acid water.
Fixing Acid Laundry Problems
Metallic stains on fabrics may be difficult to remove. Treat red or reddish-brown stains as rust stains . Blue or green stains may respond to bleach if it is safe for the fabric.
