Your washing machine likely features several compartments or drawers, each meant for a specific laundry product. You should use the appropriate product in its respective compartment, but what ...

Fabric softener isn’t exactly beneficial for your washing machine either. It’s a thick substance, even when diluted, and it can easily leave behind a slimy residue which gums up your detergent ...

There are many reasons why we reach for the fabric softener come laundry day. Habit, for one. But we also want our clothes and linens to smell fresh and feel cozy—and to come out wrinkle- and ...

Warning for anyone using fabric softener in their washing machine Fabric softener is a common household item but experts say you should be wary of one thing if you're using it at home. By Alycia ...

Here's everything you should know about how to load a top-loading washing machine. Why Proper Loading Matters. ... Most top-loading washing machines have slots for fabric softener or bleach.

This section applies to U.S washing machines only — washing machine drawers in the U.K. do not contain a compartment for bleach and are not designed to dispense it as part of a wash cycle.

Typically though, it is on top of the fabric softener slot with a finger shaped area showing you where to press down. While pressing down on the button, which tends to be blue, you need to gently ...

How to clean a top-loading washing machine. Dismantle and clean the detergent and softener tray. The detergent tray is typically located in the back of the machine under the top-loading door.

Washing soda, a variant of baking soda, is a similar fabric softener alternative, recommended by Alex Varela, the general manager of Dallas Maids. "[It's] stronger and sometimes cheaper," he says.

Warning to anyone buying fabric softener for washing machine Anyone using fabric softener has been issued a warning. By Alex Evans, Deputy Audience Editor. 12:40, Wed, Dec 11, ...