Soaking

If an item of clothing is heavily stained it may need soaking before you wash it.

First, make sure that:

• The colour will not run (check the care label)
• It is not wool, silk, leather, an article with a flame resistant finish or a garment with metal fasteners
• The detergent is fully dissolved before you put the garment in the water is not too hot for the fabric or dye
• The garment is not scrunched up
• White and coloured articles are not soaked together - especially white nylon you are not using an enamel bath or basin