People are realising there’s a hidden filter in your washing machine you need to clean monthly – as it’s full of gunk
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WE all want to get the most out of our products without spending extra money. Well, one savvy dad has shared a clever trick to help you avoid unexpected costs with your washing machine. The dad, who goes by @savingsdaddyuk on TikTok, has surprised his followers with a little-known tip about a hidden filter in your washing machine.
![[A money saving dad has revealed a simple trick to make the most out of your washing machine]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/full-gunk-hair-https-vm-961917283.jpg?strip=all&w=480)
Many people don’t even realize it’s there. According to him, this filter can get clogged with gunk and hair over time, which is why he recommends cleaning it monthly. It’s a simple step that could save you from costly repairs - and keep your washing machine running smoothly.
![[He first starts off by laying a towel in front of the device]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/full-gunk-hair-https-vm-961917278.jpg?strip=all&w=480)
Speaking to camera whilst demonstrating the trick, he says: “If you've got a washing machine and you're not doing this, you're going to cost yourself hundreds of pounds. “What you want to do is empty the washing machine, make sure it's completely empty and then get yourself a towel.”.
![[There is a hidden filter in his washing machine that needs to be washed once a month]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/full-gunk-hair-https-vm-961917275.jpg?strip=all&w=480)
He explains that in order to perform the trick, you will have to lay the towel down in front of the machine to ensure it absorbs all the water. The money saving dad then shows that there may be a little compartment on the bottom corner of your washing machine, and in his case it was on the right side.
![[The dad removes the filter from the bottom corner and scrubs it using an old toothbrush]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/full-gunk-hair-https-vm-961917233.jpg?strip=all&w=480)
The dad then opened it up, and twisted it as he pulled it out and explained that it was the washing machine filter. He says: “It's important to clean this filter once a month or more because it improves the longevity of your washing machine. “Sometimes it's full of gunk like this one or it could even have hair bubbles trapped in beads or whatever's been in your family's pockets. There's even hair in this one.”.
![[He also gives the fabric conditioner drawer a thorough scrub to keep it spotless and working efficiently]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/full-gunk-hair-https-vm-961917273.jpg?strip=all&w=480)
