My roommates have been using the dryer and not cleaning the lint catcher....Now we can't get the lint off?

Question

How are we supposed to clean the thing when we cant get the lint off of it..??

Answer 1

Okay are you ready? lint is comprised of fabric ,you need to soak that lint trap in 2 parts fabric softener 1 part water make sure it is completely immersed,this will soften and help release the stuck on lint. Let it soak for about 1 hour then check to see if it is now removable, if not let it soak for a longer period of time don't forget to use a gentle brush. You don't want to damage the filter it could be a disaster waiting to happen. And as for your roommates,strongly make them aware of just how dangerous this type of"LAZY" could have been for you all.

Answer 2

not only should you follow the advice of the others, soaking in dish detergent and using a scrub brush, trying to run water thru it, then repeat washing again, but you need to get a long brush or create one with a coat hanger opened up, then put a damp wash cloth over one end, secure it, reach down in the vent and try to remove any lint trapped in there. also not a bad idea to go to the back of the dryer, remove the tube that the hot aire escapes to the outside in and clean that from any lint. not tending to the lint trap is a fire waiting to happen. good luck

Answer 3

My wife just picked up an item at Wal-Mart that is made for this! It's called Dryer Lint Removal Kit, and it's made by a company called Dryer-Max. It has a brush for the lint filter, a flat tube attachment for your vacuum cleaner that fits into all the small places in your lint filter housing, and a big brush on a cable to clean the lint out of your exhaust vent tube. She picked it up for $19.99. Hope this help you.

Answer 4

is it so bad you can't get the lint trap out of its compartment? or maybe its just really stuck on? I would try using the hose attachment on your sweeper to get the lint off the screen or if its stuck down in the compartment use the narrow tool on the hose and get as much out as you can....I would be cautious though and find someone who maybe knows how to take a dryer apart to do a deeper cleaning inside because I am betting you that since the lint trap was not cleaned for awhile there is lint build-up inside your dryer that could very easily catch fire if not cleaned up......

Answer 5

Not only is the lint trap on the dryer important,but the line to the outside needs to be free of obstuctions also.If it also is obstructed,it would be preventing the moist air from exiting post haste.You can usually tell by the increasing time it takes to dry your things.Sometimes,an inline booster fan is needed to help the air flow,and to keep the lint from building up in the exit line.

Answer 6

Very dangerous not to clean the lint catcher can cause fires.

Answer 7

ive never seen one that the lint wouldnt come off of, put it in the kitchen sink and try rinsing it off. or use a stiff brush, like an old tooth brush.

Answer 8

Take the lent trap off and clean and scrub it with warm soapy water..Let it dry and put it back in the dryer. Hope this help.

Answer 9

Use dishsoap and let it soak for a while. Then scrub with a toothbrush. When you run water through it, if it catches it in a puddle and doesn't run through, then repeat. This is a great way to tell if your dryer is a ticking time bomb.

Answer 10

try your vaccum cleaner on it and also try getting some packing tape for boxes and make a loop around your hand and rub that on the lint and see if that helps