Bleaching is often needed for stain removal, whitening fabrics and an improved cleaning job. Liquid bleach is a powerful chemical, and it can damage an item of clothing if it is not diluted properly. The amount needed varies with the size of washer. Oxygen bleach may be an option. It maintains whiteness, yet it is not strong enough to restore whiteness to items that have become dingy and gray.
Fabric softeners reduce static, minimize wrinkling, and softens clothes.
There are rinse added softeners that are added to the final rinse of the wash cycle. These should never be poured directly onto the clothes as it can cause grease-like stains. The way softener is added depends on the type of washer. Front-load washerCadd undiluted softener to the fabric softener dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. It will automatically be diluted and added to the cycle at the proper time.