How do you use a detergent booster?

Using a detergent booster is a simple way to give your laundry an extra lift in cleanliness and appearance. The primary method is to add it directly to your washing machine drum.

Simple Steps for Using a Detergent Booster

Detergent boosters are designed to enhance the performance of your regular laundry detergent, specifically for issues like stubborn stains or dingy whites. Based on the common usage and the provided reference, there are two main ways to apply a booster.

Standard Use: Boosting During the Wash Cycle

For general brightening or tackling everyday stains, the most straightforward approach is to add the booster directly to the wash along with your clothes and detergent.

Here's how:

1. Load Laundry: Place your clothes into the washing machine drum.
2. Add Detergent: Add your usual laundry detergent according to your machine's instructions (either in the dispenser or directly in the drum).
3. Add Booster: Simply pour one scoop directly into your laundry machine drum when your laundry needs an extra boost of brightening or stain-removing power.
4. Start Wash: Select your desired wash cycle and start the machine.

The booster works alongside your detergent throughout the wash cycle to help lift stains and brighten fabrics.

Advanced Use: Pre-Soaking for Tough Stains

For more challenging, set-in, or heavy-duty stains, a pre-soak using a detergent booster can be highly effective.

Here's how to pre-soak:

• Prepare Solution: For extra tough stains, mix with water and let laundry soak before washing. Use a basin, bucket, or even your washing machine drum (if it has a soak setting). Follow specific product instructions for the water temperature and booster-to-water ratio, though mixing with water is the core step.
• Soak Laundry: Submerge the stained item(s) completely in the solution.
• Soak Time: Allow the laundry to soak. The duration will depend on the severity of the stain, often ranging from 30 minutes to several hours, or even overnight for very tough issues.
• Wash As Usual: After soaking, you can either transfer the item(s) and the soak water to the washing machine (if appropriate for your machine and cycle) or drain the soak water, lightly wring out the item(s), and then wash them in the machine with your regular detergent and optionally another scoop of booster.

When to Use a Detergent Booster

Consider reaching for a detergent booster when you encounter:

• Dingy Whites: To restore brightness and remove yellowing.
• Stubborn Stains: Such as grass, mud, food grease, or other difficult marks that your regular detergent struggles with.
• Heavily Soiled Items: Work clothes, sports uniforms, or reusable diapers that require extra cleaning power.

Method	Primary Purpose	How-To Summary
Direct into Machine Drum	Brightening, Standard Stain Removal	Pour one scoop directly into the drum with clothes.
Pre-Soak (Mix with Water)	Extra Tough Stain Removal	Mix booster with water, soak item before washing.

By understanding these methods, you can effectively use a detergent booster to improve your laundry results, making your clothes look cleaner and brighter.