How Do You Soak Clothes In A Front-Load Washer?
Clothes that are covered with grass stains, mud, food or blood often need to be soaked ahead of the washing process. It is easy to pre-soak clothes in the tub of a regular front-load washing machine. A front-load washing machine has a door on the front side of the unit rather than at the top. Clothes are washed in a barrel drum. Even though the high-efficiency front-load washers use a smaller amount of water, it is possible to soak soiled clothes in them. Place soiled clothes into the front-load washer and shut the door tightly. Add one-eighth to one-quarter cup of detergent to the drawer or panel at the top of the washer. Use the smaller amount if soaking one garment. Program the machine for the water temperature, load size and type of load. A football or soccer uniform will be heavily stained and should be set for a medium to heavy soil and a cold water temperature. Push the button to start the machine. A small amount of water will enter the washer barrel. Listen for a click, and a r
