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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...
How to remove crayon stain in dryer and clothes?
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!!
Electric Dryer
Asked by T. from Chicago
on March 29, 2010
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We are looking to put in a washer/dryer unit in a main floor closet, that does not have a hook up in place. This is for my mom who has trouble going up and down stair...
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- Keep in mind that you will need a 220 electric line as well!
- They are really nice because electric is hotter and it dries the clothes faster. I was always amazed, when I used my parent's dryer, how quickly a large load of fluff...
- I'll I've known in my adult life is an electric dryer. When we built both of our last 2 houses, we went "electric only" because gas prices were spiking. We've had ...
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.C. from Chicago
on January 18, 2010
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Hello,
I am looking for recommendations for a new washer and dryer. I have the Maytag Neptune and it has been nothing but trouble over the years.
Thanks!!
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- What ever brand you choose to go with, choose a front load. It will be the best decision you make. It helps get your clothes cleaner and uses 1/2 the water. I would ...
- I've had the Whirlpool Cabrio for several months now and love it. This thing is HUGE. It is a top loader without an agitator, so it has the features/benefits of a fr...
- I have the Electrolux machines and LOVE them! They fit so much and are so easy to use! They are energy efficient too which is great. I just got the IQ touch ones ...
Ink in Dryer
Asked by A.A. from San Diego
on February 16, 2010
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Hi mamas,
Does anyone know how to remove pen ink from the inside of a dryer?
We had a black ball point pen explosion!
Uhhhggggggg.
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- Goof Off or Cheap Hairspray (suave) work but both are highly flamable. I recommend unplugging the dryer, clean it, then rinse 3-4 times. Let it air dry for 48 hours.
- The main ingredient in all those cleaning products is alcohol-that's what actually get the ink out. If you have some rubbing alcohol put it on a cloth and rub the insi...
- I'm not sure this would work, but try hairspray. The good old fashioned kind like Aqua Net (if they still make it). I know hairspray gets ink out of clothes, so it m...
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...
Crayon in the Dryer!!!!!
Asked by T.W. from Denver
on September 12, 2011
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HELP! I just opened the dryer and there was a black crayon that melted all over the dryer and all the clothes! Of course they weren't just any old clothes, they were m...
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- We had a purple crayon in the dryer last month. What a pain! Looked online and they suggested a full box of baking soda along with normal detergent on the warm/warm ...
- I just had something like this happen. It looked like crayon (can't be too sure because there was nothing left of the culprit) but it is over the entire load and look...
- well I haven't ever had to deal with this but I saw my cousin once take a peice of waxed paper and a hot iron to her fllor because somehow there was either gum or cray...
