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A little back to school help from Soak
As the kiddos head back to school and start fun new activities, you'll probably have some laundry challenges thrown your way: grass stains, grotty backpacks, ink and paint splotches, you name it. But not to worry, we´ve got some laundry hacks to help you keep everyone clean.
For sports stuff, skip the hamper
Don't let that sweaty gear fester in a gym bag or stink up the hamper. Take it straight from the car to the wash, then put it back in the car as soon as it's dry. No more stinky clothes or forgotten uniforms!
Teach the kids to do laundry
Younger kids can sort their clothes into colour-coded generous Eco Wash Bags, and older kids can do their own wash: teach them to read labels, use the washer and hand-wash their swimsuits and other delicates with Soak, and they'll be all set for when they leave home.
Send a Soak care pack with your college/university-bound kids
Throw in some Soak for hand-washing (who wants to schlep to the laundry room or laundromat all the time?), a bottle of Flatter for freshening clothes and releasing wrinkles, and a Minnie or Phil basin for washing clothes and storing their stuff.
Use Soak to help tackle stains—just get to it fast
Though not formulated as a stain remover, Soak has been known to work on food stains, grease, sweat, grass – or whatever the new school year throws your way! Dab some undiluted Soak on the stain and let it sit for a bit before you wash it. The trick is getting to it as soon as you can.
Be sure to check your item once it's out of the wash, and before you throw it in the dryer. If the stain is still there, you'll want to re-treat it with a stronger stain-remover. Drying in the dryer can set in stains and make them harder to get out later. Not sure if it's completely gone? Air dry your item.
Clean those backpacks on the regular
Getting rid of squished food, leaky pens and mysterious sticky spots isn't hard. Most backpacks can be hand washed: get the scoop on backpack care here.