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how often do you "clean" ladies clear out the filter thingy on your washing machine?

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fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:00

because I did mine today and it made me think that perhaps I should be doing it slightly more often than I have been

(ie: never )

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SNoraWotzThat · 30/07/2008 21:03

grey, slime?

yes try more often, or make some kind of clay model out of it . I should do it more often, thanks for reminding me.

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:04

grey, slime, hair clips, money, elastic bands, strange plastic things that I can't identify...

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fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:05

but how much more often? is it like a monthly job, or a yearly one?

or a "oh shit my washing machine won't empty again I'd better do the filter thingy" one?

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girlandboy · 30/07/2008 21:05

What filter thingy? Where's that then???

psychomum5 · 30/07/2008 21:05

never!!!

DH does it

bratnav · 30/07/2008 21:06

I do it when I realise that the dryer (washer/dryer) isn't drying obviously not often enough

me23 · 30/07/2008 21:08

echo what girl and boy said! I have no idea what or where it is

madness · 30/07/2008 21:09

I know about the filter in my dryer but does every washing machine have a filter???

PeaMcLean · 30/07/2008 21:11

What filter thingy??

WendyWeber · 30/07/2008 21:11

Mine doesn't have a filter as such - I only rummage around when it stops draining.

(Bosch are pretty good at not getting clogged up on the whole)

TequilaMockinBird · 30/07/2008 21:12

I didnt know washing machines had a filter

Where is it?

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:13
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ComeOVeneer · 30/07/2008 21:14

Weekly, but I have long hair and 2 cats so it seems to clog up quickly.

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:14

it looks like this but mine was hidden by a panel thingy

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ComeOVeneer · 30/07/2008 21:14

Sorry to burst your bubble squonk

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:15

thanks, cov

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bythepowerofgreyskul · 30/07/2008 21:15

monthly along with dishwasher

psychomum5 · 30/07/2008 21:15

squonk......I now and can do the filter I'll have you know.

I just choose not to do it.....

TequilaMockinBird · 30/07/2008 21:15

a panel thingy inside? or round the back?

expatinscotland · 30/07/2008 21:16

i use a product called HG Service Engineer every quarter to keep hte machine in good working order.

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:16

mine was at the front. It didn't look like it was going to come off, but it just needed prying off with a screwdriver.

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girlandboy · 30/07/2008 21:18

Squonk, have now examined washing machine, but can't see one, not even one covered by a panel.

SlartyBartFast · 30/07/2008 21:19

i did once

TequilaMockinBird · 30/07/2008 21:20

Will have a look for mine tomorrow.

Although not sure I want to see it as both DD and I have long hair and we also have a moulting dog - bet it's going to be lurvely

fryalot · 30/07/2008 21:21

girlandboy - what type of machine have you got? let's see if we can identify where yours is... you must have one

(I think)

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