How Do You Clean The Lint Trap Inside A Clothes Dryer?
Cleaning the lint trap inside your dryer is an important step in preventing household fires. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 15,600 clothes dryer fires, resulting in 20 deaths in 1998, the most recent year for which statistics are available. Getting into the habit of cleaning your lint trap every time you use your dryer can help prevent a dangerous fire in your home and protect your loved ones from serious injury. Remove the lint trap from your dryer. The lint trap may be located on the top of the dryer or may be found by opening the dryer door. Make sure to pull the trap out gently to avoid bending it. Pull off as much lint as you can by hand. If lint remains, use a stiff bristle brush to remove it. Examine the area around the lint trap for stray lint. Remove as much of it as possible. Wash the lint trap in hot, soapy water with the brush. This step is particularly important if you use fabric softener sheets, as build up from these sheets
