Things You Didn't Know You Should Clean — and How to Clean Them

You know how your clothes dryer has a lint trap? Well, that isn't the only place lint winds up; it can accumulate in the exterior vent tube, too. Not only does that reduce efficiency when you dry clothing, but it's also a fire hazard. Once a year, snap the LintEater Cleaning System ($33) onto a power drill, then be amazed when its rotating brush (set at the end of flexible rods) brings out a truly shocking amount of lint.