2007-03-07 05:52:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
it is melted on to it and wont come off
2007-03-07 06:13:52 · update #1
it was a poncho
2007-03-07 06:14:42 · update #2
Scraping can damage the drum
First attempt, apply ice and see if that causes it to release. The difference in shrinking between the metal of the drum and the plastic may get it to pop free.
The idea of using heat can sometimes work. A hair blow dryer may be hot enough and shouldn't damage the drum.
"Goof Off" (a solvent for removing spilled dry paint) may dissolve the plastic off. Note that if you try this, the dryer can not be run for 24 hours afterward.
Last resort is careful use of a "heat gun" This would require care to not remove the paint coating the drum but it will burn the plastic off.
A damaged dryer drum will damage the clothes in the dryer. Avoid scraping.
2007-03-07 09:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
Don't use chemicals to remove it, it will ruin the protective coating on the inside of hte dryer.
I've done this before, had things melt. I usually just turn the dryer back on, to high and check it after five minutes. If it's hot, I have a pair of gardening gloves handy, so removing the plastic won't get me burned. Then when it's hot, I stop the machine and pull off what I can. If some remains, I turn it on a gain, wait about four more minutes, then open it and try to pull more of the stuck plastic off. If that doesn't work, you could try the hair dryer to heat it up that another person suggested. Just don't use chemicals, you could end up starting a fire.
2007-03-07 20:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mountain Bear 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone may work. Make sure you check the label for proper usage before using.
Please note: The recommendations for use of flammable solutions(carb cleaner for example) IS NOT RECOMMENDED and should not be used in a dryer especially a GAS one. Unless you know you can completely remove any and all residue from a flammable product(usually it is not possible because most flammable solutions are made from some distillate), DO NOT USE IT.
Worked for a propane company and learned a few things.
2007-03-08 19:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would pull what you can with pliers, and then scrape out what you can with a sharp knife or single edged razor blade. If it is too tough, run the dryer for a very short time to partially melt (soften) the plastic and then try to remove it. Beware, the plastic could be hot enough to burn you.
2007-03-07 21:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mineral spirits / or Lacquer thinner & Large Scraper........
or a Small hand blow torch to re-melt it then scrape & wipe
onto something outside of dryer
2007-03-08 20:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by Wiz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running the dryer for 10 minutes or so should heat it up again and loosen it enough to scrape off.
2007-03-07 16:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Brother Mutt 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Get a iron and a towel or rag put rag over the plastic and use the iron to heat it up the rag will suck up the plastic.
2007-03-07 13:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Dallas S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You could try aiming a hair dryer onto the plastic to heat it up, and peel it back as it warms.
2007-03-07 17:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Try carb spray from auto parts store.
It is a powerful solvent for hydro-carbon compounds. I suggest you spray on wait for few minutes to let the plastic to soften out before trying to remove it.
2007-03-07 18:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by Bill H 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
ok that is totally crazy you have melted plastic in your dryer?
2007-03-08 19:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by hubba54 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋