Show Download Article The fabric softener dispenser on a top- or front-loading washing machine can become soiled through the machine’s normal usage. Fabric softener, soap, and grime that moves through the washing machine can build up and clog the fabric softener dispense, rendering it blocked and useless. A blocked fabric softener dispenser can eventually result in a premature malfunction or failure of your washing machine.[1] If yours is no longer dispensing fabric softener properly, you can clean it manually, using a rag or toothbrush, or by running a mixture of soapy water through the dispenser.
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Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If your washing machine isn’t releasing fabric softener properly, you should be able to fix the problem by cleaning the dispenser. In a top-loading washing machine, the dispenser is usually located under the lid in one corner and may be removable. In a front-loading machine, the dispenser will usually be a drawer at the top where you put your detergent. Start by mixing a solution with 1 gallon of warm water, a quarter-cup of liquid dish detergent, and 1 cup of bleach. If your dispenser is removable, soak it in the solution for 10 minutes, stirring it a few times. Then, wipe it with a soft cloth and rinse it with clean water. If your dispenser isn’t removable, pour the solution into it and run your machine on a warm rinse setting. Repeat the process at least twice more to fully clean the dispenser. For more tips, including how to clean your dispenser with vinegar and baking soda, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 110,921 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What if I accidentally put detergent in softener?If you put detergent in the fabric softener dispenser, you basically swop around your cycles. Your machine will only wash the clothes at the end, because the fabric dispenser only releases the liquid at the last rinse cycle. While this doesn't damage your clothes, you will have to rewash that load.
Can fabric softener be used with detergent?Pop the softener into the detergent drawer before beginning your wash cycle, at the same time as you add your detergent. Look for a small compartment which may have a star or flower icon – this indicates where you should put the softener.
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