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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 8:34:00 PM
I have figured out that I need to clean the hose that leads from my dryer to the outside, it seems to me that I read recently that there is a specific tool for this. I'm pretty sure if I go to the hardware store they will sell me something but I would love to know if anyone has any other methods that don't involve purchasing something
Thank you!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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| Annab |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 12:23:53 PM
We use a pole. On the end is attached a piece of squishy foam. it's tied in the middle, butterfly style and afixed to the pole w/ duct tape.....of course.
Our pipe is hard PVC but lint still gets stuck to the sides when the air from the dryer is humid.
I have also heard that dryer fires are started by 1. fabric softener not rinsed out of the lint catcher/screen inside the dryer and 2. an overloaded dryer set on high. it gets very hot! |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:53:52 PM
I have a vent brush from fuller brush but you could actually take a broom or something and tie a pillowcase around it and use that and even dampen it a bit....maybe something smaller than a broom....a long handled something or other! LOL! One of those wooly dusters would do the trick also.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 7:20:20 PM
Amy Grace if you go to www.flylady.com she has a great dryer lint filter and hose cleaner at a reasonable cost. you have to go down to flylady tools, I believe.
Teresa Sue
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 06:12:01 AM
Yes. And I also stick my arm up the hose as far as it will go from both ends to wipe with a damp cloth as well. |
| Alee |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 9:20:53 PM
Disconnect your dryer and pull it out, then just vacuum it. That is what I do. If you are worried that your extension might come off while you are vacuuming- seal the joints with duct tape.
Alee
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