Beckwith, whose video was posted by his mother-in-law Whitney Crooks, uses a simple scrub brush to remove residual fabric softener. Since the video’s posting on Jan. 3, 2015, it has been shared thousands of times on Facebook and been featured in many home and lifestyle blogs.
A 2012 report by the U.S. Fire Administration estimated 2,900 dryer fires a year caused an estimate $35 million in property loss. Of those, the administration reported that failure to clean the dryer was the leading cause in 34 percent of the residential fires.

How do you properly clean lint trap
1. Remove loose lint with your hand.
2. Run lint trap under hot water in sink. Use scrubbing brush to remove any loosened residue. Add dish soap as necessary.
3. Repeat step 2 depending on how much remaining residue is left on the trap.
4. Rinse completely with water.

5. Air dry before placing back into dryer.
Make sure your dryer works correctly and safely. Pass this great tip along to others whose dryer filter might not be as clean as they think.