To pre-soak clothes in a washing machine, you can follow these steps:
Sort your clothes: Sort the clothes you want to pre-soak based on color and fabric type. It's important to avoid mixing colors that may bleed or fabrics that may be damaged by soaking.
Add water: Start by adding water to the washing machine. You can adjust the water level depending on the amount of clothes you're pre-soaking. Make sure the water is at a temperature suitable for the garments you're treating. Check the care labels on the clothes for any specific temperature recommendations.
Add detergent or soaking solution: Once the water is in the machine, add an appropriate amount of detergent or a soaking solution. The amount will depend on the manufacturer's instructions or the size of your load. Follow the detergent or soaking solution packaging for the recommended dosage.
Mix the water and detergent: Agitate the water gently to mix the detergent or soaking solution evenly. You can use the machine's agitation setting or simply use your hand or a long spoon to stir the water.
Add the clothes: Place the clothes you want to pre-soak into the machine. Make sure they are fully submerged in the water and evenly distributed.
Set the pre-soak duration: Set the machine to run a pre-soak cycle. Some washing machines have a specific pre-soak cycle option, while others allow you to manually adjust the cycle duration. Refer to your machine's user manual for specific instructions on how to set the pre-soak cycle.
Start the pre-soak cycle: Once you have set the appropriate pre-soak duration, start the machine. It will agitate the water and clothes gently, allowing them to soak and loosen any dirt or stains.
Drain and rinse: After the pre-soak cycle is complete, the machine will likely drain the water automatically. If not, manually drain the water from the machine. Follow up with a rinse cycle to remove any remaining detergent or soaking solution from the clothes. You can use a regular wash cycle or a dedicated rinse cycle, depending on your machine's settings.
Complete the wash: Once the pre-soak and rinse cycles are finished, you can proceed with a regular wash cycle using the appropriate settings for the type of clothes you have pre-soaked. Follow the garment care instructions for temperature, cycle selection, and detergent usage.
Remember to always check the garment care labels and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the best results.