Striking the balance between safety and convenience is never easy. Many want to get the job done as quickly as possible by being efficient and taking shortcuts whenever possible.

However, these shortcuts may result in a fatal outcome, which is why it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved.

Recently, an Aussie woman known as RabbyK opened up a huge can of worms when she shared a video of her potentially life-threatening clothes dryer oversight.

'I asked, what’s a lint trap?' she said in her social media post.

An Aussie woman’s dryer was filled with lint build-up, which caused shock among other users on social media. Image source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

As it turns out, RabbyK had never cleaned the lint trap before, as the video showed the lint build-up around the dryer’s door and a huge and thick chunk of lint already in the trap.

So naturally, RabbyK received warnings and backlash for her oversight, with many commenters upset about the potential for a fire.

Australia’s fire season is set to be one of the worst in years, making it even more important to take preventative measures to ensure safety. This also includes minimising the risk of fires starting within people’s homes.

RabbyK said she had 'never owned a dryer' and apologised to the viewers, who were shocked that something bad had not happened yet.

'How is this even possible or even funny? [It’s a] fire hazard,' one said.

'It’s all fun and games till you burn your house down and lose absolutely everything because of a lint fire,' another commented.

'How is she still alive?...I clean mine every time just out of pure paranoia,' a third shared.

You can watch RabbyK’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

In 2022, Berowra Rural Fire Brigade answered a call from a home that had a strong burning smell coming from their dryer.

They then discovered the lint build-up and shared it on social media as a reminder to frequently clean out lint filters to avoid disaster.

Furthermore, back in 2019, a family from a small town called Murrumbateman were lounging around when their clothes dryer suddenly caught fire while it was running a load.

Promptly, they managed to put out the fire by relocating the dryer outdoors and using a garden hose.

In similar recent news, Jade Beaumont, 29, along with her husband Simon, 31, and their three-year-old son Jack, returned home from a weekend escape, only to be met with a sight no family ever wishes to encounter.

The family from the UK alleged that their tumble dryer caused a disastrous fire that razed their beloved family home while they were away.

They have lost everything in the home they have been living in for the past eight years. This included precious and 'irreplaceable' items—and most tragically, their 15-year-old cat, Charlie.

According to the firefighters, their tumble dryer, which was left switched on but was not in use, was likely to blame for the fire. However, the exact reason remains unknown.

You can read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian woman known as RabbyK received backlash after admitting that she had never cleaned the lint trap of her clothes dryer.
  
• Many online commenters expressed disbelief and concern at RabbyK's mistake due to the significant fire hazard presented by lint build-up in dryers.
  
• Both in 2022 and 2019, instances of house fires caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers were reported, underlining the importance of regular cleaning of lint traps.
  

Members, this is a reminder that something so small and seemingly insignificant, such as cleaning out a lint filter, can mean the difference between life and death.

Taking shortcuts with safety is not an option, so please, make sure you keep your machines clean and help prevent fires in your home.

Share your thoughts on the story with us in the comments below!

 

[Littleboy8]

Striking the balance between safety and convenience is never easy. Many want to get the job done as quickly as possible by being efficient and taking shortcuts whenever possible.

However, these shortcuts may result in a fatal outcome, which is why it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved.

Recently, an Aussie woman known as RabbyK opened up a huge can of worms when she shared a video of her potentially life-threatening clothes dryer oversight.

'I asked, what’s a lint trap?' she said in her social media post.

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An Aussie woman’s dryer was filled with lint build-up, which caused shock among other users on social media. Image source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

As it turns out, RabbyK had never cleaned the lint trap before, as the video showed the lint build-up around the dryer’s door and a huge and thick chunk of lint already in the trap.

So naturally, RabbyK received warnings and backlash for her oversight, with many commenters upset about the potential for a fire.

Australia’s fire season is set to be one of the worst in years, making it even more important to take preventative measures to ensure safety. This also includes minimising the risk of fires starting within people’s homes.

RabbyK said she had 'never owned a dryer' and apologised to the viewers, who were shocked that something bad had not happened yet.

'How is this even possible or even funny? [It’s a] fire hazard,' one said.

'It’s all fun and games till you burn your house down and lose absolutely everything because of a lint fire,' another commented.

'How is she still alive?...I clean mine every time just out of pure paranoia,' a third shared.

You can watch RabbyK’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

In 2022, Berowra Rural Fire Brigade answered a call from a home that had a strong burning smell coming from their dryer.

They then discovered the lint build-up and shared it on social media as a reminder to frequently clean out lint filters to avoid disaster.

Furthermore, back in 2019, a family from a small town called Murrumbateman were lounging around when their clothes dryer suddenly caught fire while it was running a load.

Promptly, they managed to put out the fire by relocating the dryer outdoors and using a garden hose.

In similar recent news, Jade Beaumont, 29, along with her husband Simon, 31, and their three-year-old son Jack, returned home from a weekend escape, only to be met with a sight no family ever wishes to encounter.

The family from the UK alleged that their tumble dryer caused a disastrous fire that razed their beloved family home while they were away.

They have lost everything in the home they have been living in for the past eight years. This included precious and 'irreplaceable' items—and most tragically, their 15-year-old cat, Charlie.

According to the firefighters, their tumble dryer, which was left switched on but was not in use, was likely to blame for the fire. However, the exact reason remains unknown.

You can read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian woman known as RabbyK received backlash after admitting that she had never cleaned the lint trap of her clothes dryer.
• Many online commenters expressed disbelief and concern at RabbyK's mistake due to the significant fire hazard presented by lint build-up in dryers.
• Both in 2022 and 2019, instances of house fires caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers were reported, underlining the importance of regular cleaning of lint traps.

Members, this is a reminder that something so small and seemingly insignificant, such as cleaning out a lint filter, can mean the difference between life and death.

Taking shortcuts with safety is not an option, so please, make sure you keep your machines clean and help prevent fires in your home.

Share your thoughts on the story with us in the comments below!

hello read the instructions. Gormless gits.

 

[Wandiwa]

They walk amongst us .....
I've seen instructions on a washing machine ....
DO NOT USE DRY CLEANING FLUID IN THIS MACHINE.

 

[Littleboy8]

They walk amongst us .....
I've seen instructions on a washing machine ....
DO NOT USE DRY CLEANING FLUID IN THIS MACHINE.

 

[Dennis]

Evidently did not read the dryers operation manual, my new dryer strongly recommends cleaning lint filter every time it is used, it is amazing how much lint it collects each time it is used.

 

[Nichola]

This would also suggest that we should switch the machines off at the wall when they are not in use. I haven't been doing this, but I should. I've lived in this house for forty years and it's been so subject to misfortune - although not fire, thankfully. But, oh, the tales I could tell. Chloe and I might write about it - give you all a bit of a chuckle.

 

[Dennis]

I switch every appliance off when not in use.

 

[Littleboy8]

I switch every appliance off when not in use.

I have all my life even when young we had to

 

[Barbara V]

Obviously she didn't read the instructions that came with the appliance

 

[MariaG]

Striking the balance between safety and convenience is never easy. Many want to get the job done as quickly as possible by being efficient and taking shortcuts whenever possible.

However, these shortcuts may result in a fatal outcome, which is why it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved.

Recently, an Aussie woman known as RabbyK opened up a huge can of worms when she shared a video of her potentially life-threatening clothes dryer oversight.

'I asked, what’s a lint trap?' she said in her social media post.

View attachment 32064

An Aussie woman’s dryer was filled with lint build-up, which caused shock among other users on social media. Image source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

As it turns out, RabbyK had never cleaned the lint trap before, as the video showed the lint build-up around the dryer’s door and a huge and thick chunk of lint already in the trap.

So naturally, RabbyK received warnings and backlash for her oversight, with many commenters upset about the potential for a fire.

Australia’s fire season is set to be one of the worst in years, making it even more important to take preventative measures to ensure safety. This also includes minimising the risk of fires starting within people’s homes.

RabbyK said she had 'never owned a dryer' and apologised to the viewers, who were shocked that something bad had not happened yet.

'How is this even possible or even funny? [It’s a] fire hazard,' one said.

'It’s all fun and games till you burn your house down and lose absolutely everything because of a lint fire,' another commented.

'How is she still alive?...I clean mine every time just out of pure paranoia,' a third shared.

You can watch RabbyK’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

In 2022, Berowra Rural Fire Brigade answered a call from a home that had a strong burning smell coming from their dryer.

They then discovered the lint build-up and shared it on social media as a reminder to frequently clean out lint filters to avoid disaster.

Furthermore, back in 2019, a family from a small town called Murrumbateman were lounging around when their clothes dryer suddenly caught fire while it was running a load.

Promptly, they managed to put out the fire by relocating the dryer outdoors and using a garden hose.

In similar recent news, Jade Beaumont, 29, along with her husband Simon, 31, and their three-year-old son Jack, returned home from a weekend escape, only to be met with a sight no family ever wishes to encounter.

The family from the UK alleged that their tumble dryer caused a disastrous fire that razed their beloved family home while they were away.

They have lost everything in the home they have been living in for the past eight years. This included precious and 'irreplaceable' items—and most tragically, their 15-year-old cat, Charlie.

According to the firefighters, their tumble dryer, which was left switched on but was not in use, was likely to blame for the fire. However, the exact reason remains unknown.

You can read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian woman known as RabbyK received backlash after admitting that she had never cleaned the lint trap of her clothes dryer.
• Many online commenters expressed disbelief and concern at RabbyK's mistake due to the significant fire hazard presented by lint build-up in dryers.
• Both in 2022 and 2019, instances of house fires caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers were reported, underlining the importance of regular cleaning of lint traps.

Members, this is a reminder that something so small and seemingly insignificant, such as cleaning out a lint filter, can mean the difference between life and death.

Taking shortcuts with safety is not an option, so please, make sure you keep your machines clean and help prevent fires in your home.

Share your thoughts on the story with us in the comments below!

I thought everyone knew about dryer lint filters.
My dryer filter is cleaned after every use. That's why I always buy the dryers with a filter that just pops off the front of a dryer.
My mum had one some years ago that was in the back of the drum that had to be taken out using a screwdriver. The first thing I did after finding out about that was to buy her another dryer. Very scary.

 

[Jo Piper3]

This would also suggest that we should switch the machines off at the wall when they are not in use. I haven't been doing this, but I should. I've lived in this house for forty years and it's been so subject to misfortune - although not fire, thankfully. But, oh, the tales I could tell. Chloe and I might write about it - give you all a bit of a chuckle.

I switch my dryer off when not in use. Sometimes wondering why it's not working?

 

[Colette 3799]

I clean my filter after every use but there was a build up of lint in the gap that the filter sits in. I found a brush on Temu that is made for exactly this. I was horrified to see how much it got out even though I thought I’d cleaned this too

 

[Littleboy8]

I clean my filter after every use but there was a build up of lint in the gap that the filter sits in. I found a brush on Temu that is made for exactly this. I was horrified to see how much it got out even though I thought I’d cleaned this too

Old Toothbrush also works

 

[IAN3005]

Striking the balance between safety and convenience is never easy. Many want to get the job done as quickly as possible by being efficient and taking shortcuts whenever possible.

However, these shortcuts may result in a fatal outcome, which is why it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved.

Recently, an Aussie woman known as RabbyK opened up a huge can of worms when she shared a video of her potentially life-threatening clothes dryer oversight.

'I asked, what’s a lint trap?' she said in her social media post.

View attachment 32064

An Aussie woman’s dryer was filled with lint build-up, which caused shock among other users on social media. Image source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

As it turns out, RabbyK had never cleaned the lint trap before, as the video showed the lint build-up around the dryer’s door and a huge and thick chunk of lint already in the trap.

So naturally, RabbyK received warnings and backlash for her oversight, with many commenters upset about the potential for a fire.

Australia’s fire season is set to be one of the worst in years, making it even more important to take preventative measures to ensure safety. This also includes minimising the risk of fires starting within people’s homes.

RabbyK said she had 'never owned a dryer' and apologised to the viewers, who were shocked that something bad had not happened yet.

'How is this even possible or even funny? [It’s a] fire hazard,' one said.

'It’s all fun and games till you burn your house down and lose absolutely everything because of a lint fire,' another commented.

'How is she still alive?...I clean mine every time just out of pure paranoia,' a third shared.

You can watch RabbyK’s full video below:

Source: TikTok/@ggjk.ttv.

In 2022, Berowra Rural Fire Brigade answered a call from a home that had a strong burning smell coming from their dryer.

They then discovered the lint build-up and shared it on social media as a reminder to frequently clean out lint filters to avoid disaster.

Furthermore, back in 2019, a family from a small town called Murrumbateman were lounging around when their clothes dryer suddenly caught fire while it was running a load.

Promptly, they managed to put out the fire by relocating the dryer outdoors and using a garden hose.

In similar recent news, Jade Beaumont, 29, along with her husband Simon, 31, and their three-year-old son Jack, returned home from a weekend escape, only to be met with a sight no family ever wishes to encounter.

The family from the UK alleged that their tumble dryer caused a disastrous fire that razed their beloved family home while they were away.

They have lost everything in the home they have been living in for the past eight years. This included precious and 'irreplaceable' items—and most tragically, their 15-year-old cat, Charlie.

According to the firefighters, their tumble dryer, which was left switched on but was not in use, was likely to blame for the fire. However, the exact reason remains unknown.

You can read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian woman known as RabbyK received backlash after admitting that she had never cleaned the lint trap of her clothes dryer.
• Many online commenters expressed disbelief and concern at RabbyK's mistake due to the significant fire hazard presented by lint build-up in dryers.
• Both in 2022 and 2019, instances of house fires caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers were reported, underlining the importance of regular cleaning of lint traps.

Members, this is a reminder that something so small and seemingly insignificant, such as cleaning out a lint filter, can mean the difference between life and death.

Taking shortcuts with safety is not an option, so please, make sure you keep your machines clean and help prevent fires in your home.

Share your thoughts on the story with us in the comments below!

For starters, dryers chew up the power like nothing on earth... hence mine ended up on the dump. Don't believe me... then get one of those gismos that you put between the plug and the appliance and measure the usage.... surprise yourself....

 

[Littleboy8]

For starters, dryers chew up the power like nothing on earth... hence mine ended up on the dump. Don't believe me... then get one of those gismos that you put between the plug and the appliance and measure the usage.... surprise yourself....

They sure do I gave mine to my ex

 

[mylittletibbies]

For starters, dryers chew up the power like nothing on earth... hence mine ended up on the dump. Don't believe me... then get one of those gismos that you put between the plug and the appliance and measure the usage.... surprise yourself....

I have an 8 star heat pump dryer. Not that I use it much, but it definitely
Is a good money saver.