Originally Posted by sidmona
I clean the bobbin area every time I change it and take the plate off (the part under the needle) every time I start a new project.
That's my routine as well, although if I'm working with flanel I'll do it more often.
And it's one of the things I hate about my new Janome 6500. The throat plate is a PITB to get off. My Husky is a lot easier.