Remove the lint trap as you normally would and set it aside. If the lint screen has a lot of buildup, wash it with warm soapy water and let it dry completely before putting it back in. Using the hose ...

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Start with the Lint Screen. To begin, find your lint screen. This small piece of your appliance catches stray clothing fibers and lint and should be cleaned every time you use your dryer.

Cleaning the lint screen will help prevent buildup of lint in other, harder-to-reach spots too, saving you the hassle of tracking down a future venting problem. Clean around the lint screen, too.

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Then, you’ll want to deep clean the lint screen and screen holder about every six months. Cleaning the dryer vent and ducts can be tackled less frequently, roughly once every two years.

When it comes to appliances, one of the most important things you can do to maintain them is to keep them clean. Wipe down ...

Run the dryer screen under the water from a kitchen faucet and see how much water runs through. If there is a buildup that will not allow water to go through the screen, use some dishwashing soap ...

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Patriot-News and have seen several letters suggesting that fabric softener sheets can be used to clean a dryer’s lint screen.I suggest that folks check ...