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

laundry. Softener is also optional: it does not replace detergent, and it is not suitable for every fabric or item. Check garment-care labels before using it on specialist fabrics, towels, or sportswear.

If the softener compartment repeatedly retains liquid after a wash, it may be overfilled, dirty, or not seated correctly. Remove and rinse the compartment insert if the manual allows it, then check that it is installed properly.

A Dirty Drawer Can Affect the Whole Wash

Detergent and softener residue can collect in narrow channels and around the water