I bought myself a pair of bbq tongs. Dh started to walk off with my "laundry tongs" NNNNNope!!! He wanted to know why they were on top of the dryer. Not his. I have one of those extending Swiffer handles. I use a fluffer to get any extra dog hair or lint from the washer after washing Brutus' bedding. Also helps if I accidently leave a tissue or else in a pocket to wipe out .