HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's often an afterthought when doing daily chores, but a simple overlook could be fatal. Did you remember to clean the lint filter when doing laundry? No? That mistake results in ...

Few household chores are as crucial and often overlooked as cleaning the lint trap in your clothes dryer. The lint trap is used to catch the majority of the lint from your laundry before it gets into ...

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry. Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that ...

There are a number of devices and appliances that have been standard household items in American homes since before most of us were born. Electric irons, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, gas (or electric ...

A woman, who claimed she didn't know to clean her dryer lint trap, discovered it completely full after her neighbor came over to help her with her dryer troubles, igniting a discussion about cleaning ...

Dryer vent cleaning is an easily overlooked chore. But clogged-up vents can mean debris in your ducts and potential fire hazards. They also apply more wear and tear to your dryer, which can require an ...

Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...