Have you ever noticed the dirt accumulating in the detergent drawer of your washing machine? A well-hidden button can make cleaning easier.
The washing machine is one of the most used household appliances. However, few owners take the time to clean it properly, which can lead to a build-up of detergent residue, mold and bacteria inside the appliance, as well as bad odors. Fortunately, manufacturers have incorporated convenient features to make maintenance easier, including a small button hidden in the detergent drawer.
Before diving into the details of this hidden button, it’s crucial to understand why regular cleaning of your washing machine is so important. Over time, laundry residue, dirt deposits and mold can build up inside the machine, causing unpleasant odors and making it difficult to clean your clothes. Additionally, a dirty washing machine can also decrease its energy efficiency and shorten its lifespan. It is therefore important to clean the drum, the seals, the filter, but also the drawer where you put the detergent. This is where this famous button comes into play, the existence or usefulness of which few people know about.
Many users neglect it until they desperately need it…and finally take the time to read their device’s service manual. This button is usually located inside the detergent drawer, sometimes hidden under a tab or label. Its main purpose is to make cleaning the laundry drawer easier. Without removing the drawer, mold is almost impossible to clean. Not to mention that you can hurt your hands and fingers trying to reach every corner.
This is when this magic button gets interesting. Here’s how to use it: Open the detergent drawer of your washing machine and look for the button. It can be located in different places depending on the model of your device, but, most often, it is found in the middle of the drawer. Push the button. This generally includes a mention or an arrow directed towards you. Then, gently pull to remove the drawer.
This way you can wash it properly. To do this, it is advisable to use a toothbrush and white vinegar, but also to scrub the inside, behind the drawer. Without this little button, this corner of your washing machine is simply inaccessible. However, very often, this is where unpleasant odors come from. And there you have it, your washing machine is (almost) like new again!
