Anyone know why I keep getting stains like this from my washer?

https://preview.redd.it/9pxvx3xfdkyg1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3df3519cbbec2dbb4c6aa8e11954bed5f020d547

I've been living in a pretty old apartment complex with a coin-operated washer/dryer, and have been noticing stains like this on my lighter items that weren't there when I put them in -- they're pretty much permanent after this point, and won't come out with any further washes or stain removers. Anyone have any tips? I'm kinda afraid to wash my clothes sometimes because of this!

My current detergent routine consists of Tide pods and a little splash of Downy fabric softener -- I don't overload my machine, and I always wash on cold.

Posted May 1, 2026, 5:51 PM UTC

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