Abstract: A straining apparatus for use with a receptacle for the presoaking of items is provided. The straining device is sized such that a floor of the straining device is spaced from a floor of the receptacle to allow for any soils and/or stains of a presoaked item to pass into the receptacle. Therefore, when the items that have been presoaked are to be transferred to a cleaning apparatus, the soils and/or stains will not be transferred and will reside within the receptacle. An annual flange at an upper end of the straining device can rest on an upper rim of the receptacle to position the straining device within the receptacle such that the straining device will be suspended a distance above the receptacle floor. The straining device can also include slots for allowing the soiled solution to pass therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions that may be used in a pre-soak system which maintains whitening and eliminates concerns of chlorine stability. The compositions and methods may be used for laundry, toilet bowl cleaners, ware wash cleaners, floor cleaners and the like. The system and compositions are particularly suited for laundry in a pre-soak system that includes the use of a “strainer” or basket for accomplishing the pre-soak step. Heavier soils fall to the bottom of the receptacle while greasy soils float to the top.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions that may be used in a pre-soak system which maintains whitening and eliminates concerns of chlorine stability. The compositions and methods may be used for laundry, toilet bowl cleaners, ware wash cleaners, floor cleaners and the like. The system and compositions are particularly suited for laundry in a pre-soak system that includes the use of a “strainer” or basket for accomplishing the pre-soak step. Heavier soils fall to the bottom of the receptacle while greasy soils float to the top.