Cleaning Out Those Lines
Having a dryer in your home is ideal for the winter and fall months when drying clothes outside on the line can be a difficult task.
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However, if you don’t spend time cleaning out the hose on the back of the dryer, the collection of dust, lint, and other microscopic particles could become a fire risk.
That40YearGuy’s Laundry Lifehack
Generally, most people will remove the hose and begin cleaning it with a hand tool, leaving a mess.
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However, one TikTok user, @that40yearguy, has shared a life hack with his viewers that is changing how people clean their dryer hose.
Multi-Functional Leaf Blower, an Unconventional Hero
In the video, @that40yearguy can be seen removing the hose from the back of the dryer.
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But, instead of using the typical tool to clear out the dust and lint from within, he has a better idea—employ a leaf blower.
Quick Removal of Dirt and Dust
In the clip, he first moves the dryer from against the wall. After which, the TikTok star lines up his leaf blower with the hose that flows from the washroom to the home’s exterior and turns it on.
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After a few seconds, dust can be seen flying out of the hose pipe and into his garden. Many viewers were amazed and shocked to see how much dust and lint came out during his experiment.
Achieving Some Incredible Results
Fans of the TikToker were impressed with the result, and many left positive comments on the video.
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However, one viewer wrote, “I’m not sure how great this is for the environment and his neighbors. People with pollen allergies, such as myself, wouldn’t like this very much.”
A Quick and Easy Method
Most of the viewers on TikTok agree that this is one life hack that actually works.
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One user commented, “It sure is a great and quick way to clean the dryer vent, which is so necessary to do.”
How to Leaf-Blow Your Vent
If you decide to try this life hack at home, there are a few simple steps to follow.
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First, ensure you unplug the dryer from the wall and safely remove the vent pipe.
Dealing With the Vent Pipe
There’s a good chance the vent pipe will be tricky to reattach, and you’ll likely have to use duct tape.
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However, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Using this method will ensure that your vent stays in working order, and you won’t have lint all over your laundry room.
Here Comes the Fun Part
Once the vent pipe has been removed and the dryer is out of the way, it’s time for the fun part to begin.
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Begin by placing the leaf blower inside the vent pipe, put on some headphones, and blow that lint out of the pipe and into the garden.
One Final Problem You May Encounter
After you’ve finished cleaning out the pipe and you’ve swept up the garden, it’s time to reattach the vent cover outside.
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Again, this may be a tricky task, but it’s not impossible—simply spend some extra time getting used to this part until you get the hang of it.
He Best Laundry Lifehack
Of all the lifehacks that exist on TikTok, this is one that thousands of viewers have begun doing in their own homes.
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Now it makes sense why your laundry may be taking all day, as there is just so much space in your vent pipe. Routine maintenance will ensure your dryer is still working a few years down the line.