All the talk you have been hearing lately about dryer lint may sound like a lot of fluff, but in reality it is no joking matter. The vent behind your dryer's lint trap can easily become clogged because lint traps are simply not capable of catching all that lint being produced by your clothes and linens. That residual lint, accumulated over time, can pose a genuine threat to your home and to your loved ones. In fact, a real danger exists for a fire to start in your dryer if you do not regularly clean out the vent in addition to the lint trap. Fortunately, cleaning out the lint trap vent is easy when you have a dryer lint vent-cleaning tool.

Lint Plus Heat Equals Fire!

We all know we should remove the lint from the trap after each load of laundry is finished drying. But it is a fact that up to 35% of the lint and hair from your clothes manages to slip by the lint trap and lodge itself into the vent behind. Dryer sheets only add to the problem, as they tend to leave an invisible film on the mesh filter of the lint trap, making it less effective at catching the lint. Load after load, all that fuzz escapes past the lint trap and accumulates in the vent. This build-up of lint restricts the heated air from sufficiently blowing out, causing your dryer to work harder and eventually to overheat. Lint, when combined with that much heat, creates the perfect environment for a fire to catch. To reduce the risk of a fire starting in your dryer, you need an effective dryer lint cleaner.

Keeping Your Dryer Safe

Keeping your dryer safe from overheating and potentially catching fire is easy. Not only should you wipe the lint trap clean after each load, but its vent should also be cleared of any residual lint and hair. You may be wondering at this point how you are supposed to cram your fingers into that tiny vent. Simple. Don't even try. Instead, invest in a lint brush for the dryer (FULLER Clothes Dryer Lint Brush). These brushes are long and narrow and can easily be inserted into the lint trap vent to collect all the built-up lint, hair, or anything else that may obstruct the airflow of your dryer. Passing one through the vent, ideally after each load, will ensure that your dryer's lint trap vent remains unclogged. When your dryer does not overheat, your house does not go up in flames.

Your dryer is one of the most used appliances in your home. The convenience it brings to daily living is immeasurable. The simple cleaning out of its lint trap and vent will not only keep it in tip-top shape and prolong its life; it will also reduce the risk of it catching fire, not to mention lower your electricity bill. All you need is the proper tool ? and to not forget to use it every time.