The embodiment of the invention provides a washing machine and a control method and equipment for the washing machine and belongs to the field of household appliances. The method includes the steps that the stain type of to-be-washed clothes is received; soaking time of the to-be-washed clothes is determined according to the stain type of the to-be-washed clothes, and the to-be-washed clothes is soaked according to the soaking time. According to the technical scheme, the washing process can be adjusted aiming at different stubborn stain types, the stubborn stain washing effect is improved, and the health care effect is achieved.