HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's often an afterthought when doing daily chores, but a simple overlook could be fatal. Did you remember to clean the lint filter when doing laundry? No? That mistake results in ...

I've always said that cleaning your dryer vent twice a year — with the daylight savings time changes — is an easy, and very satisfying chore. Some experts recommend doing it quarterly. Unfortunately, ...

• Use a dryer fabric softener sheet to remove the lint from the filter. • Add HOT water into a sink. • Add liquid dish soap. • Place Filter into the water to let soak for 10-20 minutes. • Use a soft ...

This basic maintenance can protect your clothes from damage, save energy, and most importantly, prevent a fire Cleaning the ...

I’m always telling you how important it is to keep your dryer lint filter clean because the lint builds up on it. You should clean that after every load. And I use a used dryer fabric softener sheet ...

After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...

Cleaning and properly maintaining a major appliance like a dryer is critical to optimizing its performance and to ensuring the safety of your household. Dryers need routine maintenance to keep them ...

Dear Heloise: I just read your column in the Dallas Morning News and wanted to relay how I’ve almost eliminated the use of paper towels: I keep a stack of the cheapest white kitchen wash rags that I ...

1. Clean it after every use. You should clean the lint trap in your dryer before or after every use. It’s a good habit to get into, even for small loads. If you make it part of your routine, you’ll be ...