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Household Hints & Help

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2. Random thought ... can also be bed bugs ... though you'd likely see the spots before laundering ...

Sat May 26, 2018, 07:20 AM

May 2018

If you see tiny pinpoint black spots (you don't describe size/shape) it's a possibility.

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What causes some items of clothing or towels to develop black spots? [View all] raccoon May 2018 OP

Mildew Freddie May 2018 #1

I've had this problem as well, but not at the same time. Raven123 May 2018 #3

Could it be that the transmission on your washing machine is leaking oil? No Vested Interest May 2018 #4

They need to be bone dry when you fold them up and put away. flying_wahini Aug 2018 #5