How to clean washing machine filter without getting water everywhere

Q: Should washing machine filter be full of water?

The filter will always be full of water after the wash - its connected to the sump so any residual water than isnt drained away will sit in there until the next time you use it. If its leaking, its either leaking from the back or youve not tightened the filter cover up enough.

Guys
My washing machine doesn't have a drain of pipe when something gets stuck in the filter or when an error pops up.
Índice Show
Currently when I unscrew it, alot water comes out in the process. Or if the machine stops during a cycle then even more water comes out. Unless I empty the drum of clothing and scoop out the water manually.
Is there any makeshift household item I can use which can collect the water or funnel it out when I unscrew the filter.
I've put a tray down and towels, but still gets very messy. Was thinking of cutting like a plastic bottle and holding it under.
Any idea?
It's a hotpoint aqualtis
Attached Files:
Heat Screwfix Select

Stupid design.
Make a bit of flexible plastic out of a plastic milk or other drinks container, - (perhaps a 2 or 3 litre plastic drinks bottle?) and use it as a funnel to steer the water into a low tray, such as a baking tray
Ice cream carton or old roasting pan is perfect for the job.
Total naff design, on my Bosch wasing machine they have a seperate black drain pipe which is used to drain pump into container,before removing filter cap.
I use a vacuum that can suck up water.
Heat Screwfix Select

My Samsung machine has same design, with the flexible wee hose.
Brilliant machine
We have the same washing machine and had to drain it once from the filter. Total ballache. Best thing we found to use was a dustpan.
Tell me about it...
Proper naff design
I'm like KIAB, very wealthy as I also have a Bosch.
KIAB and bond007 like this.
I need ideas hear guys, not to kick a man when he's down... Lol
Liked Willy's idea re wet & dry vac.
Towelling is very absorbent.
But, your not a spark,they are wealthy!
No thank goodness, couldn't afford to take the cut.
Can you not just disconnect the waste pipe and place it at low level into a container, should run out slowly even with the filter blocked.

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.

Srisuddee Nttapol/Shutterstock

What is a Washing Machine Filter?
Where is the Filter on a Washing Machine?
How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter
Popular Videos

What is a Washing Machine Filter?

Most people know about the lint trap on their dryer and make sure to regularly clean it out. But did you know that your washing machine has a similar filter that should also be cleaned just as often? Washing machine filters trap anything from lint to loose hairs and should be kept clean to keep your washing machine functioning properly.

Where is the Filter on a Washing Machine?

In order to clean your washing machine’s filter you first have to know where it is. The quickest way to locate the filter on your machine is by consulting its owner’s manual. If you no longer have access to the owner’s manual, here are a few places to look for the filter:

In the front of the unit behind a small hatch
At the end of the drainage hose.
Under the cover of your center agitator.
Along the top rim of the drum of your washing machine.

Still no luck? It’s possible your washing machine does not have a filter at all. Most newer, high-efficiency washers rely on a filter in the pump that self-cleans, meaning that there’s no need for maintenance on your end.

How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter

A combination of detergent, dust, hair and lint can clog up a filter pretty quickly. A clogged filter limits the washing machine’s efficiency and can also lead to more lint deposits on clothes as well as poor drainage.

The quickest way to clean out your filter is to remove it from the unit and soak it in hot water, loosening any clog or trapped residue. If the filter cannot be removed, clean it out with brush. Some filters are disposable, so instead of cleaning them you can just throw them away and put a new one in place.

Running into a problem that requires more of a solution than just cleaning out the filter?