My tumble dryer is a fire hazard but firm won’t replace it with same size model

I was told my 8kg Indesit tumble dryer is a fire safety hazard but the firm will only replace it with a smaller model: What can I do? Indesit recalled a number of machines in 2019 saying they could be unsafe  Those with larger models are being asked to accept smaller ones   This has left … Read more

Family find royal python inside their tumble dryer and it’s a total mystery how it got there

In a SSSPIN! Family find royal python inside their tumble dryer in Merseyside and it’s a total mystery how it got there Family discovered a royal python lying in tumble dryer of their Southport home The terrified family called in an RSPCA collection officer to rescue the reptile The pet is believed to have escaped or … Read more

Firefighters rescue student stuck in university halls tumble dryer

This is the hilarious moment a student was rescued by firefighters after she got stuck inside her tumble dryer.  Rosie Cole, 21, had a few glasses to drink with her housemates when she was dared to get inside the dryer in their shared accommodation. She’d been enjoying Zinfandel wine and honey tequila when their Tuesday … Read more

Tumble dryer lint can damage the gills, liver and DNA of marine life, study finds

Tumble dryer lint can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of a popular species of mussel, according to a new study. UK scientists exposed the Mediterranean mussel (mytilus galloprovincialis), which is caught for human consumption, to different amounts of lint over seven days.  Increasing the quantity of lint resulted in more abnormalities within … Read more

Mum shares little-known trick to test if your dryer is running properly

Is your dryer REALLY clean? Mum shares little-known trick to test if it’s running properly – and why you should do it every six months A woman has revealed how to check if your dryer is working properly and safely  The hack involves removing the lint trap and checking if it’s clean  This can be … Read more

Mother-of-two forced to flee home after brand new Candy tumble dryer from Argos burst into flames

Mother-of-two is forced to flee family home after brand new Candy tumble dryer from Argos burst into flames while she was sleeping and killed four-year-old pet Jack Russell A mother-of-two has fled her home after her new tumble dryer set alight Claire Shipley, 35, was woken by her fire alarm at 2.30am on June 6 … Read more

Mrs Hinch reveals the dirt and grime lurking in her tumble dryer along with cleaning tips

Mrs Hinch reveals the grime lurking in her tumble dryer as she shares a step-by-step cleaning regime to banish dirt and fluff Cleaning sensation, aka Sophie Hinchliffe, shared guide on Instagram Stories Revealed mounds of fluff lurking in her dust filter and grime in the vent tubes Despite regular cleaning, admitted dust and lint builds quickly … Read more

Mother reveals why you should never put your rug in the tumble dryer

Mother reveals why you should NEVER put a rug in the tumble dryer after the door fell off its hinges and she was left with beige fluff all over the machine Natasha Siobhan shared picture of her eBay rug after it had been tumbled dried She shared experience on the British Facebook group Mrs Hinch Made … Read more