Needing Laundering is a term used to describe clothing or other fabrics that require cleaning. The two crossword solutions for this term are SOILED (6 letters) and STAINED (7 letters). SOILED refers to fabric that has been dirtied or made unclean, while STAINED refers to fabric that has been marked with a discoloration or blemish. Both of these terms indicate that the fabric requires laundering in order to be restored to its original condition.