Q. I always presoak my whites in hot water with Clorox Ultimate Care Bleach. Is there an optimal amount of time for this phase?

A. Generally, with presoaking, we recommend a limited exposure time prior to washing (1/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in a gallon of warm water for 5-10 minutes before laundering). Wash in the hottest water recommended on the care label with detergent and 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular- Bleach The same approach is recommended for Clorox® Ultimate Care Bleach. But, Clorox® UltimateCare Bleach is gentle enough to pour directly on stains, so this may be easier than your presoak approach if you have a few specific stains to treat.