by Furnishly | May 27, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Dryer lint is known to cause house fires. And while this isn’t an episode of “Scared Straight,” we are here to shed (as it were) light on an important topic when it comes to home safety. Don’t worry, our PSA also comes with a solution: this dryer vent vacuum attachment from Amazon. Here’s why any home with a drying machine all need one.
Household dryer lint is highly flammable — so much so that it’s being studied as a potential source of renewable energy. And if polyester or chemically treated fabric shed is involved, the risks of an accidental fire are even higher. Of course, like most other household appliances, drying machines are totally safe as long as they’re used with caution and taken care of over time. This means clearing the lint traps before each use and drying on low heat and speed settings whenever possible (your linens will also thank you for this). But what about the fabric shed that bypasses lint traps, collecting behind them? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, especially with older dryer models but even the tech-y new ones aren’t immune. Small particles of fabric shed, chemicals, dust, and other contaminants can add up within our dryers quicker than we realize and, before we know it, yield a flammable lint layer that puts us, our families, and our homes at risk.
Enter: This (pink, blue, or gray!) dryer vent vacuum attachment. It’s a flexible hose, the end of which connects to a metal pole that acts to direct and control the hose tip. Its slender width allows you to snake the hose into small pathways, be it behind your dryer’s lint vent or in the central air vents in your walls or ceiling, while maintaining pointed control. Then, simply turn on your vacuum and use the suction to remove any lint that’s hidden from view. Outside of using the hose attachment for dryer lint and household dust, it can be used to clean AC units and even other vacuums.
One shopper in Florida uses it to clear their drying machine of sand that collects during post-beach day laundering. Another “was so shocked when I looked inside my pre-owned dryer when I was trying to clean it before I start using. There was too much dust and garbage in it and my vacuum cleaner was not slim enough to reach there. Thanks to this product, I vacuumed almost all of the mess and I’m very happy now. Since the dryer makes too much dust after using a few times, I could use it more often than I thought.” The dryer vent vacuum attachment saves you money, prolongs the life of your lint-collecting electronics, and keeps your household safe. Not a bad deal for $12.
by Furnishly | May 19, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Memorial Day is the official start to summer and also a sign that some of the best deals of the year are on the horizon. MDW sales are the perfect time to stock up on summertime essentials (or really any gear you’ve had your eye on), and this year, many of our favorite brands are launching their annual deals early. One mega-retailer on our radar right now? Walmart. Walmart kicked off its Memorial Day Sale early this year, so you don’t have to wait until next weekend to take advantage of deals.
This year, Walmart has something for everyone in their Memorial Day sale lineup, and many of the best deals are already live on the site. We’re talking major discounts (sometimes $100 or more!) on home decor and accessories we already know and love from name brands like BLACK + DECKER, Bissell, Mr. Coffee, and more. To get a head start on your summer of sun and savings, check out some of our favorite early Memorial Day sales from Walmart, below.
by Furnishly | May 19, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
Britt Franklin
Assistant Shopping Editor
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by Furnishly | Apr 14, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Here at Apartment Therapy, we’re always looking for tips, tricks, and helpful gadgets that make maintaining a clean home a little easier. While we’re always willing to put in the hard work for dust-free countertops, pristine kitchens, and sparkling clean floors, sometimes a helping hand can make all the difference, especially when it comes to vacuums. Or, let’s be specific: good vacuums.
If you’re looking to invest in a solid vacuum, Dyson is our go-to brand for the best ones on the market, and the Dyson V8 Absolute is the versatile powerhouse everyone needs. AT contributor Sholeen admitted that this model made her come to regret all the years spent relying on so-so suction power. Her high praise has all of us here at Apartment Therapy ready to trade out our small, old, or ineffective vacuums for the V8. Oh, and did we mention that it’s on sale right now until Apr. 30?
While its modest size and shape lend themselves to smaller spaces, don’t be fooled; the V8’s lightweight body and sleek design do not compromise its ability to suck up even the most stubborn or hard-to-reach messes. That evidence of late-night cookie snacking forgotten beneath the couch? Gone. Dried onion skins or other food debris on your kitchen floor? No more. You can even finally say goodbye to the dust in your blinds! The V8 makes cleaning any sized area a total breeze, and with washable parts, you’ll never have to worry about emptying smelly canisters or dealing with lingering scents while you vacuum.
The Dyson V8 Absolute comes with six handy tools ensure you’ll be able to reach every crevice, corner, and cushion. Sholeen’s favorite, the Mini Soft Dusting Brush, “works like a microfiber cloth, picking up every speck of dust from surfaces, corners, and cabinets.” Told you, it can really tackle anything. And right now, when you add the V8 Absolute to your cart, Dyson will throw in a free toolkit with even more handy helpers (worth $75). Now that’s a steal!
Committing to a Dyson can feel like an investment, but it is so worth it. Plus, with $50 off and a free toolkit to sweeten the deal, there’s no better time to take the V8 Absolute home than right now.
by Furnishly | Apr 12, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Yet again, Bed Bath & Beyond is treating us to an amazing spring cleaning event: a huge vacuum sale! You’re not alone if you crave restocking your cleaning supplies once the weather starts to turn warm, especially if your old vacuum and mop need a refresh. It turns out spring cleaning is actually fun when you have the right gear! Whether you’re looking for the best vacuums to powerfully clean any floor surface or lightweight stick vacuums for hard floors and low-pile rugs, you’ll find one here at a steal.
The Bed Bath & Beyond vacuum sale includes huge savings on Bissell and Shark in particular, as well as spray mops and cleaning supplies. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorite picks, including pet vacuums designed to suck up hair and remove allergens, lightweight easy-to-use stick vacuums, and a wet-dry vac that will deep clean your floors. Spring cleaning is about to get so much easier (and more fun!).
Erin Cavoto
Commerce Writer
Erin writes about all things shopping-related for The Kitchn, including highlighting small cookware brands, testing cool products, or scoping out need-to-know sales. She’s also a regular at the Trader Joe’s cheese section and has a never-ending supply of tea at home.
