Chute the Laundry

04/21/2022

How to Clean an Outside Dryer Vent

When was the last time you walked outside and took a look at the dryer vent cover and how well it is opening on an outside wall of your home? It's probably not on a list of the chores you do regularly, but it should be.

Fires that begin from clothes dryers that are clogged with lint are second only to kitchen fires as the leading cause of home fire damage. Accumulated lint and dust lead the list of why laundry room fires occur, far ahead of wiring problems or other issues. While emptying the dryer lint screen after every load is essential to helping your dryer perform more efficiently and preventing fires, a properly installed and maintained dryer vent system is also key.

Outside dryer vents can become clogged when lint is exposed to outside humidity. Keep air flowing to prevent fires and keep a dryer working properly.

04/10/2022

How to Stop Your Washing Machine from Vibrating

Does your washing machine shake, rattle, and bump while it is running? While a little vibration is normal, loud thumps and bumps are not. Not only are these issues annoying both for residents and the people living above and below them, but they can cause damage to your washing machine.

If your washing machine vibrates and seems to dance around, find a solution to help it operate more quietly with less vibration.

07/26/2021

Most students find laundry a necessary evil at best. Here are seven clothes-washing essentials to buy before you get to campus.

College is a whole new world that includes doing laundry for yourself. Stock up with 7 must-haves for college laundry in the dorm or a laundromat.

07/24/2021

Even if you regularly clean your lint trap in the dryer, you might still find that your clothes come back from the laundry room with lint on them. Most likely, if you have an older machine, your washer lint trap is clogged. This can also lead to mold and mildew building up within the machine. To keep the clothes fuzz-free and smelling nice, you need to manually remove the lint from the trap.

Newer high-efficiency washers don't have lint traps, but rather self-cleaning pump filters that get rid of the lint. If you have the latter, simply run an empty wash cycle once a month to get rid of any excess lint that might be lingering in the pump filter.

Dryers aren't the only appliance with a lint trap. If your clothes are coming out of the wash covered in lint and smelling funky, a clogged lint trap might be to blame.

07/16/2021

Many households have made the decision to limit their families' exposure to harsh chemicals. Many cleaning products are not recommended for young children and they are usually more expensive than natural options.

Here are seven natural products that will effectively help remove stains and odor from clothes and keep your laundry routine green.

Learn how to use seven natural products to remove stains and odors from clothes while limiting the chemical exposure of your family.

07/12/2021

07/08/2021

A crisp white shirt or a perfectly cut white tee is a wardrobe classic. But have you taken a look at your white clothes lately? If they look a little grey or off-white, it may be time to brighten them. If you don't happen to have any chlorine bleach on hand, or if you prefer to skip the chemicals, here are some alternative ways to whiten your laundry, including some all-natural methods.

These bleach alternatives will whiten and brighten your clothing, bed sheets, and bath towels, but without the harsh chemicals. Here are the top all-natural methods to try.

06/22/2021

Your dress shirts look crisp, but over time your iron might look the worse for wear. This video’s simple technique gets rid of mineral spots on the iron’s plate and cleans out caked steam vents.

05/25/2021

Even if you carefully follow all the rules on keeping white clothes white, they can still become yellowed over time. So, what should you do?

There are several laundry products that will help brighten yellowed and dingy white fabrics. Start with one product and see if it produces the results you desire. Follow instructions and don't ever mix chemicals that might cause toxic fumes.

White clothes looking dull? Learn how to whiten yellowed, gray, or dingy clothes and linens using simple laundry products.

04/07/2021

The simple technique involves very hot water and a mixture of borax, laundry detergent, and washing soda, a chemical compound similar to (though not the same as) baking soda that's often used in homemade laundry detergents. However, not all laundry requires this treatment, and you could actually damage clothing. Here's what you need to know before you get started.

Here's what you need to know before you try it.

02/18/2021

Washing laundry in hot water or drying on high heat can quickly shrink your clothes to an undesirable size. But before you toss that too-snug shirt in the donation pile, you might be able to undo the damage with a simple laundry hack. All you need is a bucket of warm water and some conditioner (yes, the kind for your hair).

You already have the secret ingredient in your shower.