A cleaning enthusiast surprised many people when she revealed a secret button on her washing machine that can help with keeping the machine clean.

Mindy McKnight shared this discovery in a video with 688,000 followers on TikTok.

The video begins with her pulling out the detergent and fabric softener tray and pointing to a button.

She says, "Have you ever wondered what this button does on the detergent tray? Check this out."

Mindy explains that when you press this button, the tray will slide out completely, making the cleaning process much easier.

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  Mindy McKnight shows how to remove the detergent tray and clean it to remove mold, dirt, and grime.

She then takes the tray to the sink and uses soap to remove all the mold, mildew, and fabric softener residue that has built up.

Mindy adds, "If your machine doesn't have that button, you can use lemon juice, pour it into the compartments, then add baking soda, and you'll see it start to react."

"Next, use a brush to scrub everything clean. Make sure to remove the top lid for replacement..."

Mindy's video has garnered over 24,000 likes, with many people enjoying the quick cleaning tips in the comments to share their thoughts.

One commenter wrote: "So glad I found this video. I've been wanting to clean my washing machine for a while but was afraid of breaking it."

A second person shared: "I’ve been wondering what that button was for since I was six years old, now I’m 15 – thanks!"

A third commenter said: "Once again, TikTok taught me more than school ever did."

Another person said: "That's it, I'm heading to the washing machine right now."

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  Washing machines also need cleaning!

Earlier, the UK newspaper The Sun reported on another secret button that might be on your washing machine.

Some types of washing machines nowadays have a "self-cleaning mode." The self-proclaimed "Queen of Clean," Lynsey, shared this tip on her TikTok, showing how simple it is to use.

She advises: "Turn the machine on and hold the drain button for five seconds to activate this mode. Then, let the magic happen!"

In the caption, Lynsey mentions that using the self-cleaning mode "helps keep your washing machine fresh, clean, and running at its best."

She concludes with the message: "Let’s be honest, even washing machines need a clean sometimes! Try it out and let me know if you’ve used it!"

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