The Right Way to Use Your Washing Machine’s Detergent Drawer

The detergent drawer may look like a simple container, but it plays a timed role in the wash cycle. It holds detergent and fabric softener until water carries them into the drum at the right stage. When products are placed in the wrong section, overfilled, or left to build up as residue, the result can be disappointing: detergent marks, stiff fabrics, a musty smell, or a drawer that will not rinse clean.

Using the drawer properly is about more than