Cleaning the inside of your dryer means tackling lint and residue on the lint trap and screen, vents and drum. Gather the supplies and tools below, then read on for step-by-step instructions on how to clean a dryer vent, lint trap, drum and exterior. ...
I recently posted on how to clean your washing machine and after that post I had a reader, Kathy, email me a post that she had done on cleaning her dryer. Her tutorial is very thorough, I don’t know if I could have done it better myself. Of course I asked her if I could share...
Using a screwdriver, remove the lint trap cover so that you can clean inside. You can either use a thin vacuum attachment or reach your hand down to remove as much of the lint as possible from inside and around the vent. Once you have removed as much as possible, clean the remaining d...
Regularly clean inside the dryer, especially if you use dryer sheets, with a scrub brush and warm, soapy water. You can dry it off with a towel after it's been rinsed. Replace plastic or foil ducting material with rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. This material provides maximum ...
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"Your dryer will likely not function as well if you do not clean the vent properly, and could potentially damage the appliance or improperly dry your clothing," explains Martinez. Dryer vents accumulate highly flammable lint and failure to clean out lint is the leading cause of dryer fire...
Put the dry cleaning bag inside the dryer. Make sure the lint filter is clean. Set the dryer on medium heat for 30 minutes. Use the timed setting, not the automatic setting. If your dryer does not have a medium setting, err on the side of caution and use low heat. If you are usin...
Using a vacuum crevice tool, such as this one from Whirlpool brand, carefully clean inside the lint trap slot to help further ensure proper air flow. You can also use a dryer cleaning brush from Whirlpool brand during this step. Step 4: Inspect your lint screen for residue Fabric softener...
area, as those dispensers can experience a lot of build-up. For a deep clean, remove the tray and wipe everything down with vinegar, rinse, and let dry. Don’t forget to clean inside the compartment where the tray goes, as well. A brush will come in handy to get into all the ...
We get asked all the time here at the CMS HQ about how to clean pillows properly. Well, I've investigated the situation, and have discovered the best way to clean a pillow—an often overlooked cleaning task!