Don’t clean your washing machine with vinegar – the best cleaning hacks to use instead

The debris filter acts as a barrier to protect your machine’s pump from lint, tissues, coins and other dirt.

This area often gets hot, and if bacteria starts to grow, it can lead to smelly washing.

Be sure to empty this regularly, removing all fluff and dirt that has gathered inside.

Typically the filter is along the lower edge of the machine, but your user manual should share specific instructions for how to salty remove it.

Free the emergency drain tube and place a bowl on the floor below it to catch any leaks.

Unplug and allow any trapped water to drain off.

Replace the plug, remove the bowl and lay a towel on the floor.

Any trapped debris should have escaped the machine with the water, but you can also look inside the cavity to be sure.

Give the area a wipe with a damp cloth, clean any additional components and replace the cover.