How Do You Clean A Washing Machine Lint Trap?
Most people are old pros at cleaning out their clothes dryer lint trap, but few realize the importance of doing this regularly with a washing machine. Washing machines collect lint just like dryers, although this is a little known fact. Follow this formula for keeping your washing machine free of debris. Find your lint trap. Lint traps in washing machines can be in the agitator (the large plastic piece in the center of the tub), at the top of the washer on the rim of the tub, or attached to the washing machine’s drainage hose. Pull out the agitator tube to check for the lint trap. Peel any loose lint from the filter. Scrub away lint that doesn’t peel off easily with a heavy-duty paper towel or a wet sponge. Feel your way around the top rim of the washing machine’s basin. If you locate a trap, pull it straight out of the machine. Peel away loose lint and follow up with a wet sponge or heavy-duty paper towel. Check your machine’s drainage hose for an attached lint trap. Gently remove the
