つけ置おき

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

soaking before washing; pre-soaking

Refers to leaving dirty laundry, dishes, etc. to soak in water (often with detergent) before the main wash. Commonly used as a noun or with する.

• 汚よごれがひどい食しょっ器きは、つけ置おきしてから洗あらうと落おちやすい。

  For heavily soiled dishes, it's easier to clean them if you soak them first.

• 洗せん濯たく物もののつけ置おきには、ぬるま湯ゆが効こう果か的てきだ。

  Lukewarm water is effective for pre-soaking laundry.