Deep Clean Laundry Reset Original Recipe: reddit.com Want to get old stains and smells out of your clothes? On Reddit, there is an amazing post by a laundry geek, called Kismai, who understands the chemistry side of fabric cleaning. It's a fascinating read, with tons of info! I couldn't cover everything, but I've created a visual recipe out of "option 2" (the one I use), to make the process simpler to understand for visual learners. Get ready Cooler or storage bin Ammonia Oxygen laundry booster/stain remover Detergent powder Which products to buy? Here are the most commonly used products per region, for this specific recipe. If you want to understand how and why, please dig into the articles linked above. There are too many subtleties to account for here! Region Laundry booster Detergent powder USA Biz (“Stainfighter”, not liquid, not pods) Tide Powder, 365 Powder Canada Resolve Gold Powder Tide Powder Europe Vanish Gold Powder Ariel Powder, Denkmit Powder Australia Vanish Gold Powder Omo Ultimate Powder 1. Sort clothes by color Colors Darks Whites The Soak 2. Prepare the soak in the container Hot tap water 1 gallon (or 4 litres) Laundry booster 1/4 cup Double, triple, ... as necessary Cooler or storage bin Dissolve completely! ⚠️ Dissolve powder COMPLETELY to avoid discoloration! Powder crystals love to hide in the suds Risk of small spots! 3. Add clothes Soapy water 4. Make sure clothes stay under water No clothes poking out! Use big mugs or plates as weights to keep clothes down 5. Cover and wait 8 hours (of enzyme magic!) The Deep Wash 6. Drain or empty the container 7. Powders first, directly in wash basket Detergent powder Per label Laundry booster Per label Washing machine 8. Add clothes Avoid wringing your clothes harshly Washing machine 9. Add ammonia on top of wet clothes Ammonia (5%) 1 cup Strong smell is normal 10. Start wash cycle Heavy duty cycle Hot (or warm) Extra-rinse 11. Hang to dry 12. Examine dry clothes If stains or smells persist, do another deep wash. Enjoying visual recipes? Discover more! Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Beef Stroganoff