Abstract: The present invention is a washing machine filter that is disposable and free floating in the washing machine. The filter of the present invention in the preferred embodiment is 2¼ inches by 2½ inches. The filter is comprised of a filtering material of the dimension described, which can be placed in the washing machine with the items to be washed. This free floating and disposable filter does not require attachment to any part of the washing machine and can be used in any type of machine whether front loading or top loading. The filter allows the water in the machine to pass through it thus removing any impurities in the water. Such impurities can include grease, dirt, or other items which would soil the clothing. An additional advantage of the present invention is the filtering material can also be comprised of or contain an odor eliminating filter.