Lint
is small fibers from clothing that have come loose from natural
wear or laundering. They can build up in washers and wreak havoc
on your clothing. The dryer will remove the lint. But with clothing,
like dress shirts that are air-dried, this can be a real problem;
often requiring multiple washings to remove the lint.
Older
washers came standard with removable lint traps that could be cleaned.
Some would filter the water as it recycled through the washer, while
others would require the removal of the center tub support for cleaning.
Newer
washers have a self cleaning system that uses a filter to trap the
lint and the spin cycle to flush it away. It saves the inconvenience
of having to manually clean the filter.
If
you have a lint problem, here are a few tips to try:
1)
Low water pressure can impede the flushing action of the washer
during the spin cycle. Look for pressure variations during filling
of both hot and cold water. A kinked or blocked hose can cause this.
Check for sediment in the hose as well.
2)
Verify that the all of the water is being pumped out of tub and
that no restriction in the drain hose exists.
3)
Don't wash high lint producing items like socks and towels with
your dress shirts.
4)
Use a name brand detergent. They have higher quality cleaners and
soften the water better, which helps release the bond between lint
and clothing, allowing it be flushed away.
5)
Don't overload the washer. Your washer needs water and room to remove
the lint.
6)
Run a wash cycle with a cup of regular white vinegar added. This
will help rid your washer of any accumulated lint.
A
washer doesn't produce enough lint to have any effect on a septic
system, so a separate washer filter is not necessary.
FWIW-I contacted Dyson (now THERE\'S a great company!) and they had a washer w/a removable trap for the British market.
Maybe if they get enough requests, we\'ll see them on the U.S. market
FWIW-I contacted Dyson (now THERE'S a great company!) and they had a washer w/a removable trap for the British market.
Maybe if they get enough requests, we'll see them on the U.S. market