Pre-Soak for Whites & Colorfast Colors
2 gallons hot water
1/2 cup automatic dishwasher detergent
1/2 cup chlorine bleach
Combine all in 5- gall bucket. Soak White cottons for 2 or more hours. If soaking bleachable colorfast colors, use cool water. Remove clothing from bucket, wring, and wash as usual.
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