This chemical substance, which you can find in many local hardware stores, is a cleaning agent that helps to loosen dirt and grime. Adding trisodium phosphate to your regular laundry detergent will boost the effectiveness of your clothes washing.
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Add the normal amount of your regular laundry detergent to the washing machine.
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Measure 1/4 cup of powdered trisodium phosphate to the washer as it is beginning to fill with water.
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Add your laundry to the washer and wash it on the cycle that is recommended according to the directions on the clothing labels.
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Dry the clothing as you normally would, in a dryer or on a line or drying rack.
The Drip Cap
- If you are not satisfied with the cleaning power of your laundry detergent, the addition of trisodium phosphate may be the remedy for you.