Dryer Cleaning Basics and Tips

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We don’t often think of cleaning clothes dryers since these appliances don’t appear to get very dirty. However, routine dryer cleaning is vital to ensure that the appliance works properly and there is no chance for accidental fires. Over time, lint builds up in the tray, hose, and vent, and some of it ends up under and behind the dryer. This build-up causes the machine to work even harder to get your clothing dry and sometimes overheats. Therefore, having the right cleaning and maintenance information for your appliance goes a long way to getting a clean load of laundry.
Learn how to clean the drum, lint tray, hose, and vent using safe dryer cleaning techniques. Discover how to get crayon, ink, and other stains out of the drum with homemade stain removal solutions, clean fabric softener build-up out of the tray, and disinfect the dryer drum to remove a bad smell. We also discuss how to use your vacuum to remove lint dust from the tray, hose, and vent to keep your home safe and the clothes dryer running smoothly.