2007-01-17 07:42:08 · 8 answers · asked by Faithful Byrd 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The film is from dryer sheets. The best way to clean a dryer filter is to run under water, until the water passes through the filter freely. Be sure it is completely dry before replacing and running the dryer
2007-01-17 07:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exceptional question!!!! My neighbor recently had a repair man come over to look at her dryer because it kept burning out heating elements. His advice was to clean the lint trap at least once a month if you use dryer sheets..run hot tap water over the screen and scrub with an old tooth brush until water runs freely through it. A clogged lint filter can also cause your dryer to over heat and catch on fire. Please tell everyone you know about this resolution.
2007-01-19 02:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sherilyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it with soap and water and gently use a nail brush or small scrub brush on it. Allow to dry thoroughly before putting it back in the dryer. Works great!
2007-01-17 08:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run mine under hot water from the tap, use an old toothbrush to gently scrub over it, and shake, then air dry before putting it back in the dryer
2007-01-17 09:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a hard brush, some warm water and some liquid soap. Should come off easily. Let dry before reusing!
2007-01-17 08:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Lolly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gasoline and a lighter should do it. Probably need a new dryer after that and new one's don't have that film.
2007-01-17 07:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't scrub it off after soaking it in really HOT water and some Dawn dish soap..try soaking it in vinegar, and then repeat with hot water & Dawn~
Good Luck!
2007-01-17 07:49:26 · answer #7 · answered by kandl722 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take mine out and wash it in the tub...
2007-01-17 07:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋