Sometimes the washing machine finishes its cycle and leaves the fabric softener compartment filled with water. The fact that the fabric softener disappeared and was replaced with water shows that the function worked. However, no compartment full of water should be left behind. If so, then the water remaining in the fabric softener compartment is due to a blockage or a missing siphon tube. Read on to learn how to solve the problem!
The hose at the back of the fabric softener compartment often becomes clogged with the fabric softener itself. If you take out the dispenser drawer and remove the lid or device, you can clean the whole thing thoroughly. If a part is missing, the siphon cannot work.
Methods for cleaning the fabric softener compartment
Here we will show you some effective methods and techniques on how to clean the fabric softener compartment. All you need is a few home remedies that you probably have at home.
Method 1: Cleaning with detergent and toothbrush
Materials required:
Water
Waschmittel
toothbrush
Step 1: Open the lid
Start by opening the washing machine lid. If your washing machine is top loading, lift the lid in the direction you will be loading a new load of laundry.
Step 2: Opening the front door
Continue the procedure by opening the front door of the washing machine. If your washer is a front-load washer, look at the fabric softener dispenser on the top of the machine.
Step 3:Removing the dispenser
With someWashing machines can be doneRemove the fabric softener dispenser. Gently pull the dispenser out of your washing machine. This way you can easily clean the dispenser. Most likely the fabric softener dispenser is greasy and clogged with soap and fabric softener. Now clean it with a mixture of water and detergent and a toothbrush. If your washing machine has a non-removable fabric softener dispenser, you can also clean it while it is in the washer.
Method 2: Clean fabric softener dispenser with bleach
Materials required:
4 liters of warm water
¼ cup liquid dishwashing detergent
1 cup bleach
Step 1:Make a cleaning solution
In a large bucket, make a solution of 4 quarts warm water, ¼ cup liquid dishwashing detergent, and 1 cup bleach. Wear rubber gloves when making and using the cleaning solution as bleach is caustic and harmful. When making and using the cleaning solution, please wear old clothing in case bleach is splashed on it.
Step 2: Dip into the cleaning solution dispenser
Put on rubber gloves and carefully immerse the fabric softener dispenserinto the cleaning solution. Be careful not to splash any of the cleaning solution on you. Soak the dispenser for 5-10 minutes to remove the residue from the plastic.
Step 3:Shake the solution
Gently shake the bucket of solution. The solution will flow over the fabric softener dispenser and loosen the dirt stuck to the dispenser. Shake the bucket once or twice depending on how dirty it is.
Step 4:Wipe the dispenser
Put on rubber gloves and remove the dispenser from the mixture after 10 minutes. Wipe it clean with a cotton cloth and remove any soap residue. Now dry the dispenser. There are some areas of the dispenser that you cannot clean with a cloth. In this case, use a toothbrush.
Method 3: Clean with baking soda and vinegar
Materials required:
Water (4 l)
Distilled white vinegar (2 cups)
baking powder
Suppose your fabric softener dispenser is not thoroughly cleaned by using the liquid detergent mentioned in the previous steps. In this case, you can follow these steps using a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
This will definitely give you a better result. Mix 4 liters of water and 2 cups of distilledwhite vinegar. Do not add other cleaning products to the mixture. Use the mixture as with the previous methods. However, avoid cleaning your fabric softener dispenser with vinegar too frequently. Vinegar can attack the rubber parts inside the fabric softener and eventually cause leaks.
