Few household chores are as crucial and often overlooked as cleaning the lint trap in your clothes dryer. The lint trap is used to catch the majority of the lint from your laundry before it gets into ...

More lint in winter? Yep, it’s a thing. Here, experts explain why.

Your washer and dryer need a little spruce up. Live in an apartment without on-site laundry for a while and you'll really learn to appreciate these super-convenient machines. Yet, we often overlook ...

House fires caused by dryer lint are a real thing. I don't want to add to your list of worries, so let me share a secret with you: cleaning this part of your front-loading dryer is easy. Plus, I have ...

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 the ...

Ever wonder how often to clean dryer vents and how to do it? Keep your laundry in great shape and avoid house fires with these dryer maintenance tips.

Tired of pulling out damp clothes from the dryer? You may need to learn how to clean a dryer vent. Much like washing machine upkeep, this laundry room maintenance chore should be part of your regular ...