Separate clothes by color and fabric
Check care labels
Fill a basin, tub, or bucket with water
Add a small amount of detergent
Soak clothes for 10 to 30 minutes
Gently agitate clothes by hand
Rub stained areas lightly
Drain dirty water
Rinse clothes with clean water until soap is gone
Press out excess water without twisting too hard
Hang clothes to air dry
Turn clothes inside out if needed for faster drying
Use a towel to absorb extra moisture before drying