Washing machines are very common in today's life. Although they are so familiar, not everyone knows about this hidden switch. Let's make use of the hidden switch on your washing machine to help you clean it more easily.

The hidden switch helps clean the washing machine more easily.

A washing machine is one of those devices that comes into contact with dirt and water. Therefore, if the washing machine has been used for a long time, it is sure to accumulate dirt inside the drum. Typically, it is very difficult to determine how dirty the washing machine is just by looking at it from the outside. This is also the reason many people often suggest removing parts to clean thoroughly.

However, if you do not know how to remove the parts and understand how it works, it will be very difficult for you to do so. Instead, try to find a way to drain the dirty water first, because there is a hidden switch on the washing machine that will make this process easier.

This switch might be located somewhere on the lower right or left corner of the machine (depending on the model). There will be a small cover on the surface. You can pry open this cover and allow the dirty water inside the washing machine to flow out.

Some things to note before draining the water from the washing machine:

• Ensure that all electrical circuits, power outlets, and plugs are disconnected. When draining the water, it may spill outside and cause an electric shock to anyone nearby when they approach the washing machine.

• If there is a hose or a drainage port near the washing machine, you can use it. If not, you should prepare a bucket or a similar container to collect the water and take it elsewhere to dispose of.

• If your washing machine uses hot water for the last wash cycle, wait a while for the water inside to cool down completely before draining it to ensure safety.

How to clean the drum of the washing machine easily:

• Clean the lint filter:
  After a period of use, the lint filter will surely accumulate a lot of dirt. If not cleaned, clothes washed in the machine will not come out clean. However, this part is very easy to remove, so all you need to do is take it out, remove all the dirt, rinse it with clean water, and then put it back into the drum.

• Clean the washing drum:

  • First, turn off the power and mix baking soda with warm water, then pour it inside the drum and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Select the normal wash cycle but do not add clothes to the machine.

  • Use a soft cloth soaked in the baking soda mixture to wipe the entire inside of the washing machine.

  • Next, select the water drain cycle to let the machine clean out any remaining residue.