I fill the sink with lukewarm water. Then, I poor one tablespoon of dish detergent in the sink (liquid OR little pebbley type). Stir until the soap dissolves. Then, soak the garment in the water for 5 minutes. Then, use your hand, a cloth, or a sponge to scrub the stain/dirt out. Then, if it's white, use bleach and rinse. If it's not, then just rinse with cold water. Air fluff dry in the dryer with an extra dryer sheet.