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Gum in My Dryer
Asked by S.M. from Roanoke
on March 29, 2009
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A pack of gum got left in a pocket and went through the washer and dryer. Anyone know how to get the melted gum out of the dryer? Thanks.
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- try a magic eraser from mr. clean first...then goo gone. I know that goo gone works but it stinks to high heavens!
- Hello Once the dryer col off you should be able to scrape it off with a razor blade or sharp knife. Penut butter always work too. Put it on the gum and let it set...
- How Clean Is Your House recommends to rub ice on the gum to freeze it and scrape off as much as you can with a blunt knife. If this method isn’t working, heat the...
Smelly Dryer?
Asked by S. from Denver
on May 1, 2008
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My dryer has recently taken on a weird odor! I wash our clothes and throw them into the dryer with a dryer sheet and they come out with a stinky smell. I have cleane...
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- I would make sure your dryer vent tube is totally clear. They can get blocked. Maybe something like a bird/animal nest blocked it and it smells funny from that? I h...
- I had a friend who just recently found she had a mold problem in her dryer that was causing all kinds of health problems in her family. As everyone else has already s...
- Sounds like everyone has given you pretty good advice, but I want to stress make sure you get it looked at asap and maybe don't use it till you do because dryers are o...
Crayon in Dryer
Asked by A.S. from Denver
on February 1, 2009
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Please help my 7 year old left a black crayon in his pocket and the entire load that was dried with the jeans is covered in black marks and there is a chunk of crayon ...
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- This happened to me with a very pretty blue crayon. I used a wet dryer sheet to remove it all from the dryer. Scrubbing the inside of the dryer with it. I used 4 sh...
- The only thing i can think of right off is using OOPS it will take crayon off alot of things and really not that expensive to buy.
- Do your best to scrape the wax off the way it's been suggested by others. As far as the clothes go, I use a product called Kids'n'Pets. My daughter did the same thin...
Dryer Needed
Asked by S.P. from Billings
on June 1, 2009
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Hello ladies, I have a request for you. My dryer is about to die. (Clothes dryer) We don't have the money to buy a new dryer. If anyone has one that they want to get r...
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- You can also ask on freecycle.org. Tyra Banks had some other resources on her show Friday for freebies. You might check out her site to see if there are others you c...
- I don't have a dryer to offer, but you might check Craig's List or a nearby Habitat outlet store. You can really find some bargains, as long as you feel comfortable w...
- According to her profile moms - S. is in Billings, MT - if that's not right, please let us know!!
Washer and Dryer
Asked by A.D. from Louisville
on October 21, 2008
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We are moving in 1 week and we are gonna be storing our washer and dryer. Is there anything I should do before we move to prepare them for storage? Thanks for the help.
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- Make sure all the lint is cleaned out of your dryer. We stored ours once for a short time & when we used it again, it was a miracle we didn't burn up the house. It was...
- Hi A. Make sure they are clean as the others have suggested. I would put a box on baking soda to absurb oders. Also put some kind of protective blankets on them b...
- I would run an empty load of bleach water through the washer before disconnecting it for storage (to prevent mildew).
Washer and Dryer
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on July 14, 2007
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We are thinking about replacing our washer and dryer. We are thinking about getting a front loading washer....Any have any opinions? What brand? Thanks!
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- If I could buy a different one I would. The front loaders tend to get stuff stuck in the bottom rim and it constantly smells no matter how much airing out and bleach ...
- We have Whirlpool and LOVE them. It is so quiet and is SO SMART. I actually enjoy doing laundry. We do not have the pedestals and they are just fine without them. ...
- I've had Maytag washer and dryer front loaders for about 4 yrs and LOVE them. My washer has the hot water heater thing on it that helps out with towels, sheets, etc w...
Gum in the Dryer
Asked by C.S. from Parkersburg
on December 14, 2008
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How do you get gum that was left in clothing off of the inside of a dryer? I used a scrubby sponge and Goo Gone but there is still some baked on the inside.
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- There is something about the oil in peanut butter that desolves gum. I used it on my car when someone put gum in my lock. My mom used it in my hair several times. I...
- Try some peanut butter. I know I have used it in hair and on clothing and it works great. If not try a scraper and scrape it out. Good luck. Have a great day.
- That has happened to me before. I took a credit card or other plastic card and scrapped it from the surface and then used simple green to get the remaining sticky off...
Crayon in Dryer
Asked by A.M. from Providence
on October 3, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am requesting some help, I just went to take my laundry out of my dryer and noticed that a purple crayon made its may in there, now I have purple streaks ...
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- Melaleuca sells a solumel cleaner that would work in an instant, you could also try the Mr. Clean magic eraser?? C. W www.MyHomeCottageBiz.com Supplemental Income...
- That happened to us about 5 years ago in a previous house, except the crayon was red! Just so you know, you're not alone! We were not able to get it out with all t...
- I can unfortunately relate from my own experience of a crayon going through the wash! I have found a fantatic product that is a natural solvant called Sol-u-mel. It ...
Ink in My Dryer
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on April 19, 2008
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I accidently threw my clothes into the dryer with a brand new inkpen, and didnt know. Its a brand new washer and dryer so i'm pretty upset. The pen exploded and basica...
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- My husband has done this to 2 brand new dryers. I never did get the ink out but it didn't seem to bother the clothes after the heat baked it on the dryer. Wet an old...
- Hairspray removes ballpoint ink like a charm!
- I am not sure about the dryer but I know if you get ink on your clothes rubbing alcholol will remove it. Worth a try.
Stinky Dryer
Asked by C.J. from Detroit
on May 30, 2008
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My dryer has a terrible smell. It smells even when it is empty. I use Downy in my final rinse of washing, and the clothes come out of the washer smelling great. The...
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- Ok this may be silly, but.......... can you smell the bad smell outside and around the dryer too? Maybe a critter has made it's way inside somewhere and then went on ...
- I saw a response about vinegar in your washer to help clean ( I do that too occasionally) , but have you tried setting a bowl of vinegar in the dryer overnight? I hav...
- Check your dryer hose and the opening to the outside of your hoouse. I have heard of critters getting in there and dying. My neighbor had a opossum in hers. Als...
