My husband's a roofer and his work clothes get covered in tar. It has left a residue around the seal of my dryer. Does anyone have any idea of what I can use to get this residue off?
2007-12-06 08:11:30 · 5 answers · asked by photo gUrl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
mineral oil.
i would stop drying in dryer and let air dry
2007-12-06 08:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Doodles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be the dryer seal itself corroding with age. Ours has done this before and the friction of the drum on the seal left a fine black soot-like substance.
I'd suspect any residue from clothes would be evident in the filter as well.
You might be able to replace the seal yourself if you can get the right one, ours pulls out and slips back in easily.
2007-12-09 23:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by WendyK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop drying his clothes in the dryer. Line dry his clothes. Try using alcohol to remove it.
2007-12-06 11:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nail polish remover, paint thinner, mineral spirits.
There is product called brake-clean that auto mechanics use that will also work (in a spray can).
2007-12-06 08:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by sutla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercial Toilet Bowl cleaner. Get it at Home Hardware.
careful it will burn your hands
2007-12-06 08:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Robin R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋