dryer lint trap cleaning with paper towel roll, Digi Mart USA News: A publisher article says clothes dryers cause thousands of house fires in the U.S. each year, citing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The article states that about 26% of those fires are caused by trapped lint, dust and fiber, and it recommends cleaning the lint filter and the surrounding trap after each use.
The article suggests that a vacuum alone may not fully clean the trap. It proposes fitting an empty cardboard paper towel roll over the vacuum’s hose attachment and flattening the open end to reach tight spots.
Wrapping paper tubes or toilet paper tubes are presented as alternatives, and the article says this approach can also avoid the cost of dedicated plastic attachments or dryer-specific kits.
According to the article, the process begins by locating the trap, which is generally found within the dryer door facing the drum, or by checking the user manual. Users should clear as much lint as possible by hand, possibly more than once, then lift out the screen and soak it in soapy water for a few minutes for a deeper clean.
Next, the article recommends securing the cardboard tube to the hose with masking tape if it fits loosely, which can help keep lint from spraying out. Users then vacuum the slot and move the tube to reach crevices, and also vacuum the door and the area around the trap.
The filter should be gently scrubbed with a brush, rinsed with clear water and dried completely before it is returned to its chamber.
