How to Presoak Laundry
- 1). Measure 2 tbsp. of liquid laundry detergent into the dishwashing pan or into the bottom of the washing machine. Add 1/2-cup of color-safe bleach powder to the pan or the washing machine.
- 2). Mix the two ingredients well and add enough water to cover the items you will be presoaking. Use the warmest water appropriate for the items you are presoaking. Mix the water with the detergents well.
- 3). Add the items to the presoaking solution and push them beneath the surface of the water.
- 4). Soak the items for up to two hours and then remove them from the solution. Wring out the items and place them into the washing machine if you presoaked them in the dishwashing pan. If you presoaked the items in the washing machine, drain the washing machine completely.
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