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Old 09-07-2010, 10:12 AM
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Dh thought he would help me out by buying a package of assorted cheap artist brushes to use to clean out the lint in my machine. Thought he was nuts but decided to try it out. Works like a charm. Skinny handles work like a charm to get into the nicks and cranies of the machine. Flick out tons of lint so was easier to suck the crap out. So much quieter/easier than dragging the vacuum cleaner over to the table. Such a nice helper! :shock:
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:15 AM
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They do work well.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:34 AM
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Great hubby.Great idea!!
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Old 09-07-2010, 11:03 AM
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Thanks for that idea. I will try that for sure :lol:
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Old 09-07-2010, 11:09 AM
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It works great cause the lint just jumps right onto them! I go to the dollar store and buy a set of makeup brushes. The big one I use for the outside of the machines and the skinnier ones for the insides!
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I just got done doing that very thing!!! Yes, paint brushes work wonders.
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I like the all-plastic-handle ones over the ones that have a metal "cuff" at the bristles, to avoid nicking the inside of the machine-works with that metal cuff.
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I use artist paint brushes to clean all of my machines. They work great! Like Julie said it is so much easier than the vacuum.
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