Before you start trying to remove the hose, be sure to shut off the water supply to the washing machine itself. It should be obvious, but it’s worth repeating. Carefully cut through the hose end ...

The Expert (Dan Stout): I’ve used countless water hoses for everything from gardening to pressure washing ... including tools and yard machines, come from the Popular Mechanics test team ...

Pull out the waste-water hose You’ll see another hose that’s going from your washing machine into your kitchen floor. That’s the waste-water hose. To disconnect this you simply need to pull it out.