Use a flexible drain brush or a wet/dry vacuum set to "liquid" mode to extract standing water and surface lint.
Unplug your washer and pull it away from the wall (carefully!). laundry drain cleaning
Insert a drain auger (snake) 3–4 feet into the pipe. Crank clockwise to break up the sludge. Never use a power drill on old PVC pipes. Use a flexible drain brush or a wet/dry
Locate the 2-inch drain pipe where your washer hose connects. laundry drain cleaning