Man shows how to properly clean lint filter — and the simple tip is going viral
Wendy Tanielian
Contributing Writer
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Most people feel their dryer lint filter is clean by simply scraping their hand along the grid to collect visible lint. It turns out that the commonplace way of cleaning out the lint may not actually leave it clean.
In a rapidly-spreading Facebook video, one clever user shares the secret of monthly cleaning that may not only extend the life of your clothes dryer, but also decrease the risk of an unintentional fire hazard in your home. The best part? It truly couldn’t be simpler.
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“If you use a fabric softener of any kind — even though you might be able to see through the lint filter — it will hold water and therefore restrict your airflow to the point of making your fuse pop on your heat regulator,” the user says as he demonstrates with an air filter holding water under a steady stream from a kitchen tap.
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