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Why a washing machine smells and how to clean it
A washer can hold residue from pet bedding, hair, and leftover detergent. Smell often sits in the gasket, the drum, and the detergent drawer. Steps Leave the door and detergent drawer ajar between loads so the drum can dry. Wipe the gasket, drawer, and door glass with a cloth. For mold stain on gaskets, caulk, grout, windowsills, or toilet rims, the catalog lists a 100% bleach-free 8 oz mold stain remover. Confirm the drum is empty. Place one washer-cleaning tablet in the drum, not the detergent compartment. Run Normal with... Read more...
How to wash a dog bed
Dog beds hold hair, dander, and dirt from the floor. Read the bed's own label before you wash it. Steps Take the bed outside and knock loose dirt off. Lint-tool the cover while it is dry. Unzip the cover if it separates. Wash the cover on the cycle the label lists. For a machine that runs pet bedding often, put one washer-cleaning tablet in the empty drum. Do not put the tablet in the detergent drawer. Run Normal with hot water or the Clean Washer cycle. Dry the cover fully... Read more...
How to remove lint from clothes
Lint is fiber dust from laundry, upholstery, and pet hair. A reusable edge tool lifts it from most product fabrics. Steps Check the garment. Do not use the tool on knitted or delicate fabrics. Hold the cloth taut. Pull the tool in one direction so the edge can collect lint. Empty the collected lint into a bin. Repeat on the next panel. Sizes in this catalog: Mini 4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches; Pro 6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches; Xtra 60 x 8.07 x 1.97 inches for large textiles... Read more...
How to remove dog hair from clothes
Short, stiff dog hair sits on cotton; longer hair wraps around knits. Dry lift first. Steps Use a reusable lint tool on sturdy weaves. The Mini (4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches) fits cuffs and collars. The Pro (6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches) covers larger panels. Skip knits and delicates. Turn pockets out and vacuum or lint those edges. Wash as labeled. Use a polyester dryer sheet (Summer Wisteria) in the dryer with the wet load if you want that scent. Read more...
How to remove cat hair from clothes
Hair embeds in knitwear and fleece. Lift it dry before the wash so it does not migrate to other garments. Steps Lay the garment flat. Use a compact lint tool on the cloth. The Mini is 4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches. Do not pull the tool across knitted or delicate fabrics. Wash on the care-label cycle. Add a Summer Wisteria dryer sheet in the dryer only. The sheet is polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) with bentonite and fragrance; it lists fragrance allergen(s). Read more...
How to groom a cat
Most cats accept short, calm brushing better than a long session. Stop if the cat leaves. Steps Work on a towel you can wash. Have a lint tool nearby for the towel and your clothes. For medium and long hair, use the 9-blade side to detangle and demat, then the 17-blade side to deshed. The brush is also listed for dogs, bunnies, and horses with long, double, or wiry coats. Wipe the face area with a soft pad if the cat allows it. Eye wipe pads are 100 wipes, 8oz.... Read more...
How to get pet hair off a couch
Hair holds on textured upholstery. Dry removal is enough for most weekly upkeep. Steps Take off throws and washable covers. Vacuum crevices and the deck under cushions. Wipe cushions, arms, and the back in small sections with a lint tool. The Pro size is 6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches. Tight piping and corners fit the Mini at 4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches. Skip leather-care chemicals on cloth, and skip the lint tool on knits. If you also brush the pet, start with the 9-blade side of the deshedder... Read more...
How to get dog hair out of carpet
Dog hair sits on the tips of the pile and then drops into the base. A vacuum alone often leaves a film of hair. Steps Vacuum with slow passes. Empty the canister often. Go over the same lanes with a reusable lint tool. For rooms, use the Xtra size (60 x 8.07 x 1.97 inches). For stairs and landings, use the Pro (6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches). Do not use the tool on knitted or delicate rugs. Wash area-rug covers only if the label allows it. Dry fully before... Read more...
How to get dog hair out of a car
Hair collects on seat cloth, floor mats, and the cargo area. Work from the ceiling down so loose hair falls onto the next surface. Steps Remove mats and shake them outside. Vacuum rubber mats; lint-tool fabric mats. Vacuum seats, the gap beside the seat rails, and the trunk. Lift remaining hair with a lint tool. The Cleaner Pro is 6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches for seat backs and benches. The Mini is 4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches for cup holders and seat-belt slots. On large cargo floors, the... Read more...
How to get cat hair off blankets
Cat hair clings to knit throws and fleece. Dry lift first so hair does not felt into the wash. Steps Lay the blanket flat. Pull hair in short strokes with a reusable lint tool. The Cleaner Mini is 4.2 x 0.1 x 3.25 inches for seams and bindings. Skip knitted and delicate weaves if the tool edge catches the yarn. Wash on the cycle the care label lists. A dryer sheet scented Summer Wisteria can go in the dryer with a wet load. The sheet is polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) with... Read more...
How to deep clean a carpet
Pet hair sits on the pile and works into the backing. Dry removal first, then a wet clean if the fiber type allows it. What you need A vacuum with a brush roll you can turn off on a loop or shag pile if the maker says so. A lint tool for surface hair. The Cleaner Xtra is 60 x 8.07 x 1.97 inches with an adjustable handle for large floors. A carpet cleaner or steamer rated for your fiber, plus the solution the machine lists. Steps Pick up toys,... Read more...
How to clean a couch
Couch fabric holds crumbs, dust, and pet hair. Read the care tag before you add water or steam. What you need The furniture care code (W, S, SW, X, or similar). A vacuum with a crevice tool and an upholstery brush. A reusable lint tool for pet hair on non-leather fabric. Not for knitted or delicate weaves. A clean sponge, warm water, and a drop of dish soap for spots the maker allows. Steps Take off cushions if they lift out. Move small items out of the seams. Vacuum the... Read more...
How to groom a dog at home
Home grooming is brushing, checking the coat, and cleaning gear after you finish. Work in short sessions so the dog can step away. What you need A brush matched to coat length. For medium and long hair, a deshedder with a 9-blade side and a 17-blade side can detangle first, then lift loose hair. A towel and a waste bag for collected hair. A lint tool for the floor and furniture after you finish. The Cleaner Pro is 6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches. Steps Brush in the direction of... Read more...