For years, I have used sink strainers in the laundry tub that the washer drains into. These strainers are stainless fine mesh screens moulded to slump downward into the drain about an inch. They come in different sized widths so have them for every drain in the house except the shower. I have bought them at a hardware store and at a grocery store in an area that was predominantly asian. If I am washing something that leaves a lot of lint, I clean the strainer frequently. I had a front loader and did not notice any difference in what drained out than what does from the top-loading Speed Queen. I've used the old nylon on the end of the drain hose and had it stop up frequently, filled for about 6 inches with lint.