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8 Brilliant Dryer Lint Hacks That Will Change Your Life

October 11, 2023 · 7 min read
Dryer Lint Hack
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You can reduce waste with these clever dryer lint hacks!

Here at Crafty Captain, we love a good upcycling hack, especially regarding home items. Did you know that 80% of households in the US have a clothes dryer? And most Americans run multiple loads per week, as well.

But no matter the dryer settings we choose or the type of clothes we put in there, that’s a lot of dryer lint!… Unfortunately, it’s also a lot of waste, too.

And here’s another issue: Dryer lint from the lint trap and exhaust vent tops the list of hidden home dangers, causing thousands of fires annually. Most homeowners diligently clean their dryer’s lint trap after each cycle but often overlook the need to clean beyond the screen.

All that lint doesn’t have to be landfill-bound, either. So, when we discovered the dryer lint hacks on this list, you can be sure that we were intrigued.

From now on, save all that lint and put it to good use every time you clean your dryer. Here are 8 dryer lint hacks you’ll thank us for. And as a bonus, your lint trap and dryer vent will be cleaner than ever!

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9 responses to “8 Brilliant Dryer Lint Hacks That Will Change Your Life”

  1. Wende Kelsey says:
    May 2, 2024 at 1:29 pm

    I found the lint hack very interesting. Now to start saving my lint

    Reply
  2. Patti M says:
    June 9, 2024 at 8:13 am

    You are being very irresponsible by telling people to use the dryer lint in a pet cage. That can be very toxic to them as chemicals are used in the detergent and fabric softener used on clothes. They use shavings for a reason.

    Reply
  3. Victor Tosco says:
    June 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    I want to know

    Reply
  4. Susie GIBBS says:
    August 1, 2024 at 8:26 pm

    He’ll no! Absolutely not.

    Reply
  5. LaDonna says:
    August 2, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    Unsubscribe

    Reply
  6. JOSEPH MITCHELL says:
    August 3, 2024 at 8:06 am

    When you clean the dryer vent after every load you will have small pieces. If you clean after 3 to 5 loads (Depending on your dryer) you will be able to remove it in sheets which most of these hacks would actually need in order to work properly.
    Cleaning after each load is not necessary at all. There really isn’t enough on the screen to do anything but make a mess of the laundry area. That has been my experience, anyway.
    I like the ideas. I thought about all that lint being used for something but, I never tried to come up with anything.

    Reply
  7. Steve McFarland says:
    August 4, 2024 at 12:28 pm

    I liked your ideas for dryer lint but wondered if it is possible to use dryer lint to make paper. I knew recycled paper products can be used to make new paper but since lint is recycled fiber I wondered if it could be processed into paper.

    Reply
  8. D.D'Aaron says:
    December 8, 2024 at 3:40 pm

    Tried them ! Didn’t loose a single lb.! Rip off!!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Jason says:
    February 2, 2025 at 10:58 am

    you are a moron

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