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Add a capful or two to your machine's prewash cycle or a sink soak, and wash as normal with your favorite detergent.—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Next, add the appropriate amount of fabric-specific detergent, depending on the size of the load—usually 2-4 capfuls.—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024 Denney also recommended adding a capful of white vinegar to standard glass cleaner to add extra shine when cleaning certain surfaces or types of furniture.—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2023 To make washing easier, it is designed for both standard and high-efficiency machines--simply add one capful directly in with your load before starting.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for capful
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