Marked with a flower symbol 🌸 or number 3
This compartment is for fabric softener or conditioner only.
It releases the liquid during the final rinse cycle to make your clothes soft, reduce static, and leave a pleasant scent.
👉 Use: Pour liquid fabric softener up to the “MAX” line — do not overfill!
👉 When it activates: During the last rinse, just before the final spin.
💡 Warning: Never put detergent or bleach here — it can cause residue buildup and damage your clothes or machine.
⚠️ Common Laundry Mistakes You Might Be Making
- Putting detergent in the wrong compartment.
This causes soap to be flushed out too early, leaving clothes poorly washed. - Overfilling compartments.
Too much detergent or softener can leave residue, clog pipes, and cause odors. - Skipping pre-wash when needed.
For heavily soiled clothes, skipping the pre-wash can make dirt circulate back into fabrics. - Using the wrong type of detergent.
Always match your detergent type (powder, liquid, or capsule) with your machine and cycle.
🧼 How to Keep Your Washing Machine Clean
For best results, clean the detergent drawer once a month:
- Remove the drawer completely.
- Rinse it under warm water.
- Use an old toothbrush to scrub off detergent residue or mold.
- Dry it before placing it back.
This simple habit keeps your washing machine fresh, prevents buildup, and ensures every wash works perfectly.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Sometimes, the simplest things make the biggest difference. Knowing how to use your washing machine’s detergent drawer correctly can transform your laundry results — whiter whites, fresher fabrics, and cleaner clothes, all without extra detergent or expensive cleaners.
So next time you do laundry, remember:
1 = pre-wash, 2 = main wash, 3 = fabric softener.
Once you start using the right compartments, you’ll never wonder why your clothes aren’t clean enough again!
