How to Fix Whirlpool Dryer Stains

Ink/Marker

• 1

  Moisten a rag with nail polish remover.

• 2

  Scrub the interior of the Whirlpool dryer with the rag and nail polish remover until the stain is gone.

• 3

  Wash the inside of the dryer with a rag and warm, soapy water to remove any residue.

Crayon

• 4

  Moisten a rag with all-purpose household cleaner.

• 5

  Scrub away the crayon with the rag. Wipe the inside of the dryer with a dry rag to remove any residue from the cleaner.

• 6

  Apply household lubricating spray to a clean rag if any of the crayon remains. Wipe away the crayon with the rag and remove any residue by cleaning the inside of the dryer with a clean, damp rag.

Lipstick

• 7

  Wipe as much of the lipstick from the dryer as possible with a dry rag. Do this while the dryer is still warm for best results. Let the dryer cool.

• 8

  Moisten a clean rag with rubbing alcohol. Scrub away any remaining lipstick with the alcohol-soaked rag.

• 9

  Wipe the dryer drum with a clean, damp rag to remove any residue.

Gum

• 10

  Soften the gum by apply air from a blow dryer. Hold the hair dryer 6 inches from the gum for about one minute to soften it.

• 11

  Scrape away as much of the gum as possible with a plastic spatula.

• 12

  Spray all-purpose cleaner onto a rag. Scrub away any remaining gum from the dryer.

• 13

  Wipe the interior of the dryer with a clean, damp rag to remove any residue.

Dye

• 14

  Moisten a dryer sheet with water. Rub it on the inside of the dryer over the dye marks. Discard the sheet once it becomes filled with dye and get a new one. Continue doing this until the dryer sheet is no longer lifting the dye.

• 15

  Dampen a rag with warm, soapy water. Wipe away any remaining dye with the rag.

• 16

  Rinse the soap residue from the dryer with a clean, damp rag. Dry the inside of the dryer thoroughly.

General Cleaning/Stain Removal

• 17

  Combine 1 part hot water and 3 parts powdered laundry detergent in a bowl. Mix it to make a thick paste.

• 18

  Apply the paste to a clean, soft rag. Use the rag and paste to scrub the interior of the dryer.

• 19

  Rinse the dryer with a clean, damp rag. Dry well with another rag to remove any residue.