The hidden tricks that can save your washing machine and dishwasher from rust and residue

Are you neglecting your primary cleaning machines right before Christmas hits? We can fix that

You might be attending to the door filter in the tumble dryer, but the base of the machine may hide another for heat pumps and condensers. Picture: iStock

Most of us probably take a lash at the fridge once a month. I mean, wafting the door open several times a day, a reeking cabinet, and failing foodstuffs are impossible to avoid. 

But what about your other large appliances? Are you loving them or leaving them to age prematurely? Overall, the most sustainable machine is the one you already own.