washing machine accessories

There is a wide range of washing machine accessories, which is why I will only give you a small overview of possible products below:
Anti-vibration and damping mats / Anti-vibration cushions
Washing machine elevation / substructure with storage space / substructure plate
Aquastop hose / other hoses (drain hose, inlet hose)
Lint filter / paint catcher cloths
Laundry net / laundry balls
Water softener / descaler
Valves (check valve)
Connections (plug connections, Y-connections, drain hose connectors)
various care and washing products
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Not every accessory is suitable or necessary for every washing machine. Depending on the model and the needs that arise, decide which products you think are useful to optimise your washing cycles.

You can find countless different detergents on the market. Depending on what you want to wash and how, different products are available:
Detergent
Properties
Building block detergent
Softener, basic detergent, bleaching agent in one product
Colour detergent / Color detergent
powder or liquid, especially suitable for colour washes
Detergent for delicates
for low washing temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, for delicate clothes
Functional detergent
Cleaning, care and impregnation in one product
Sensitive detergent
without dyes and preservatives, only skin-friendly fragrances
Heavy-duty detergent
All-round detergent for all temperature ranges up to 95 degrees Celsius
Tandem systems
Heavy duty detergent together with colour detergent
Special detergent / washing agent for sports and functional textiles
bind odour-intensive substances such as sweat
Detergents for specific water hardness
for soft, medium and hard water hardnesses
Wash/soft rinse combinations
Powdered heavy-duty detergents with fabric softener
Fabric softener
improve the fabric structure and the wearing comfort of clothing
In addition to conventional washing powders and liquid detergents, you can also find special versions for washing clothes such as washing nuts, washing balls or washing capsules (pods, duo caps and similar).
If your clothes don't smell fresh after the wash cycle despite the detergent, you can also add a laundry perfume to give your laundry a particularly pleasant scent.
You'll also find wool conditioners, bile soap, fabric conditioner, curtain detergent, stain remover,
soap flakes and even disinfectant detergents to help you with special washing projects.

When washing with impregnating agent, you simply put the textiles to be impregnated into the washing machine together with the impregnating agent, set the programme and a short time later you can take your clothes out again, ready impregnated. This is much more convenient than spraying the clothes by hand.
Another advantage is that with washing impregnation the agent is applied more evenly and reliably to the fabric than with spray impregnation, because in the wet state the molecules are better distributed in the textiles.
For the exact application of the agent, it is best to refer to the product or the enclosed instructions for impregnation protection before use.

You can do this in just a few steps:
1) Remove the washing machine cover.
Replacing the drain hose of your washing machine is done from the side or back, so you will need to remove the metal side panel that closes and covers the washing machine. If you have a front loader, you will need to remove the back panel. To do this, loosen the screws holding the metal panel.
2) Remove the drain hose
Once you've removed the side panel, you'll see the drain hose, which is located at the bottom between the drain pump and the back of the washer. Detach this hose from the machine body by removing the plastic clips. You can do this by breaking them with pliers or cutting them with scissors.
3) Disconnect the drain hose from the drain pump.
Now disconnect the defective drain hose from the drain pump. To do this, move the metal clamp that secures the pump. Loosen the metal clamp with pliers or a screwdriver and push it away from the pump. You can then detach the hose from the pump by pulling on it. You can then remove the drain hose completely from the machine through the back wall. Simply pull the hose outwards.
Some models have a plastic element, the so-called hose connector, attached to the back wall, through which you pull the hose out. In this case, you will also need to remove the hose connector.
4) Insert the new waste water hose
First attach the new hose to the pump. Once you have connected the drain hose to the pump, pull it through the back of the washing machine. If necessary, reattach the hose connector to the back wall.
It is imperative that the new hose is equivalent to the old one in order for it to function properly.
5) Attach the new drain hose
The new drain hose must be attached to the pump and the washing machine housing. Start by connecting the hose to the pump and tighten the metal hose clamp. Then attach the hose to the washer housing using plastic clamps.
6) Replace the side washing machine cover.
Now you can reattach the rear or side washing machine cover. Position it correctly, reinsert the retaining screws and tighten them.

Basically, the lint filter in the washing machine serves to catch lint, hair and various other small parts. If it is full or defective, the lint water can no longer be pumped out of the washing machine properly and/or the actually fresh, clean laundry comes out of the machine with more and more lint. Therefore, you should clean the sieve regularly.
In addition, you can also add various products to your laundry such as lint or wash balls (also called fluff balls) as well as filtering devices for hair and small parts.
If you don't have these in the house, tennis balls and curlers will also help, as they have a rough surface that attracts hair and lint. If you put them in the washing drum, the hair will no longer stick to your laundry after the wash cycle, but to the balls or curlers, from which you can easily remove them. By the way, the same works with knotted nylon stockings.

Whether your appliances are suitable for stacking on top of each other depends on whether the washing machine can support the weight of the dryer at all and whether the dimensions of both appliances match.
A dryer with a longer width than the washing machine is not suitable for stacking on top of the washing machine, as you cannot guarantee a secure footing. Also check that the washing machine is straight, because you need to place it level so that it doesn't move and you can also place a dryer safely on top of it.
The most suitable method of placing the tumble dryer on top of the washing machine is a connecting frame, because the rail system is particularly safe and stable and prevents it from tipping over unintentionally.
If you have a top-loading machine, you cannot of course place another appliance on top of it. Two appliances of the same brand are most suitable for stacking, as they are usually the same size and often come with fixing materials.
Due to the strong vibrations caused by a washing machine, especially when spinning, you should refrain from placing a washing machine on top of a dryer. Manufacturers usually state in the operating instructions of a washing machine whether it can withstand the weight of a second appliance.