Okay, I am so thrilled I finally fet to share this tip. Go to the dollar store, there is a product called "AWESOME". you will find it in the cleaning isle. Pour all of it into your washing detergent. You do not need bleach after that. Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the washing machine and the amount of detergent into the washing machine as desired (the detergent should already contain the awesome). Get ready to be wowed.