Do it for your safety — but also for the efficiency of your laundry routine.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning to clean a dryer vent is worth the effort to speed up the laundry process. Let's face it - the laundry can be a chore, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clean your dryer's lint trap after every load to maintain airflow, reduce drying time, save energy, and protect the appliance.

Doing laundry has always been my favorite chore. I love the fresh scent of the detergent, the satisfaction of folding something neatly, and even returning clothes and linens to their rightful place. I ...

Most people know they should clean their dryer’s lint trap after every load. What many don’t realize is that one of the biggest fire risks isn’t the screen itself, but the hidden space just below it.

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 ...

Laundry is one of those tasks that always feels endless. So many of us are guilty of skipping that final step at the end. And no, we don’t mean folding (although there’s that, too). We mean cleaning ...