Whats the best way to get rid of soap and softener in the Soap tray in the washing machine.?

I regularly have to clean soap and softener from the soap tray in the washing machine.


Even though I usually put tablets in with the washing.


Whats going on.?


I have just finished using an old tooth brush on it. There must be a better way. So whats answer please.?Whats the best way to get rid of soap and softener in the Soap tray in the washing machine.?
Since both are made to be diluted with water, it does no harm to follow either the detergent or the softener with another capful of water. When or if it does accumulate in the container trays, it is a lot easier to clean if you run a cup or so of warm vinegar through them to loosen the residue. You don't even have to worry about it mixing with the detergent or softener in the next load because it acts like a fabric softener and will set the dye on darks doing no damage to the garments in the load.Whats the best way to get rid of soap and softener in the Soap tray in the washing machine.?
Don't know whether this applies to your washer. I am able to remove the soap tray from mine and then you can soak it for a while in warm water - this should remove most of gunge. Another helpful hint is perhaps to use a good quality liquid detergent instead of tablets. Good luck!
The first answer is 100% right. vinegar is the best stuff in the world for this.