You’re likely to splash water on the floor as you connect the discharge hose. Lay towels on the floor behind the washing machine and keep a bucket nearby. Set the hose in a bucket and let it drain completely before disconnecting it from the washing machine. [4] X Research source
If possible, your container should be set up in your yard, just outside the laundry room. This will make getting the gray water to your yard much simpler. Keep the container elevated with cinder blocks or bricks. [6] X Research source
You can cut a hole in the container’s lid large enough to fit the hose. This will prevent water from splashing out of the open container.
You can use a silicone gun to create a better seal at the bottom of the container. Just squeeze the trigger to put silicone all around the garden hose adapter. This will prevent any water from leaking out. [7] X Research source
If your landscape doesn’t have any plants that need watering, add some wood mulch to your yard. The gray water will run through the mulch and into the ground without bogging your yard. [8] X Research source
Make sure to insert the drainage hose into the sewage disposal hole at the back of the washing machine. [11] X Research source
