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How Proper Dryer Vent Maintenance Safeguards Your Home from Fires

When it comes to home safety, dryer vent cleaning often takes a back seat to other maintenance tasks. However, neglecting your dryer vents can lead to serious risks, including house fires. Regular maintenance not only protects your home but also ensures your dryer operates efficiently, saving you time and money.

The Importance of Dryer Vent Maintenance

Every time you use your dryer, lint and debris are produced. While some of it gets caught in the lint trap, a significant amount can make its way into the dryer vent. Over time, this buildup restricts airflow, causing your dryer to work harder and generate excessive heat. This combination of heat and lint—a highly flammable material—can quickly turn into a fire hazard.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, clogged dryer vents are one of the leading causes of house fires. Proper maintenance, including routine dryer vent cleaning, significantly reduces this risk.

Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs Attention

Here are a few indicators that it might be time for professional dryer vent cleaning:

Longer Drying Times: If your clothes are taking longer to dry, it could be due to a clogged vent restricting airflow.

Overheating Dryer: An unusually hot dryer or a burning smell during operation is a clear warning sign.

Excess Lint: Finding lint around the dryer or on your clothes, even after using the lint trap, suggests vent blockage.

Vent Flap Issues: The outside vent flap should open freely when the dryer is running. If it doesn’t, the vent may be clogged.

Benefits of Regular Dryer Vent Cleaning

Fire Prevention: The most important benefit is reducing the risk of dryer fires by clearing out lint and debris.

Improved Efficiency: Clean vents allow your dryer to operate efficiently, reducing drying times and energy consumption.

Extended Appliance Lifespan: By preventing overheating and excessive wear, regular maintenance helps your dryer last longer.

Better Indoor Air Quality: Proper venting prevents moisture buildup, reducing the risk of mold and improving the air you breathe.

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Don’t let a neglected dryer vent put your home and family at risk. Schedule routine dryer vent cleaning to keep your home safe, your dryer efficient, and your peace of mind intact. Contact us today to book a professional cleaning service and safeguard your home from potential fire hazards.

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The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Dryer Vent Cleaning

Many homeowners diligently maintain their homes but often overlook hidden elements like dryer vents, which can lead to severe consequences. Neglecting regular dryer vent cleaning not only hampers the performance of your dryer but also significantly raises the risk of a house fire. Understanding these risks is key to safeguarding your home and loved ones.

The Fire Risk from Clogged Dryer Vents

One of the most alarming dangers of skipping dryer vent maintenance is the heightened risk of fire. As lint and debris accumulate in the vent, they restrict airflow, causing the dryer to overheat. Since lint is highly flammable, excessive heat can easily ignite it, leading to a fire within the vent system. This makes dryer vent cleaning a crucial safety measure. Regularly clearing out lint and debris can dramatically lower this risk, making your home safer.

Signs Your Dryer Vent Needs Cleaning

Several warning signs can indicate a blocked dryer vent. If your dryer takes longer to dry clothes or if your laundry room feels unusually hot during a cycle, it’s time to inspect the vent. You might also notice that the dryer feels hotter than normal or that your clothes have a musty smell after drying. These signs shouldn’t be ignored, as continuing to use the dryer in this condition increases the chances of malfunction or fire. Prompt action can prevent bigger problems down the road.

The Cost of Neglecting Dryer Vent Cleaning

In addition to safety risks, neglecting your dryer vent can result in costly repairs or even the need for a replacement appliance. When vents are clogged, your dryer must work harder, accelerating wear and tear. This not only shortens the appliance's lifespan but also drives up energy bills as the dryer becomes less efficient. Regular vent cleaning keeps your dryer running smoothly and efficiently, saving you from unnecessary expenses over time.

Why Professional Cleaning Services Matter

While some homeowners attempt to clean dryer vents themselves, professional services offer a level of thoroughness that DIY efforts often can’t achieve. Technicians use specialized tools to remove deep-seated blockages and can identify hazards like damaged ducts or improper vent setups. Hiring a professional ensures your dryer is not only free of lint but also safe from potential hidden dangers. It’s a small investment that provides peace of mind and helps your appliance perform at its best.

Neglecting dryer vent cleaning isn’t just a matter of appliance maintenance—it’s a serious safety issue. Regular cleaning helps your dryer run efficiently and protects your home from the very real threat of fire.

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How Often Should You Clean Your Dryer Vent? Expert Insights

Taking care of your dryer vent is one of those household tasks that often slips through the cracks, yet it's crucial for both your dryer's efficiency and your home's safety. Regular cleaning of the dryer vent can significantly reduce fire risks and keep your dryer performing at its best. But when should you schedule this maintenance? Here’s what the professionals recommend.

Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Matters

Your dryer does a great job of removing moisture from your clothes, but over time, lint and debris can start to clog the vent. This buildup doesn’t just slow down your dryer's efficiency; it also creates a serious fire hazard. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that thousands of home fires each year are traced back to clogged dryer vents. Maintaining your dryer vent is a vital step in preventing these dangers and ensuring your dryer operates smoothly.

Signs It’s Time for a Dryer Vent Cleaning

While it’s wise to clean your dryer vent regularly, certain warning signs indicate when it might be necessary to do so sooner. If your clothes are taking longer to dry, the dryer feels unusually hot, or you detect a burning odor when the dryer is on, it’s a clear sign that your vent is clogged and needs immediate attention.

How Often Should You Clean Your Dryer Vent?

A good rule of thumb is to clean your dryer vent at least once a year. However, the frequency might vary depending on your household size and how often you use the dryer. For larger families or those who run the dryer frequently, experts advise scheduling a cleaning every six months. Pet owners should also consider more frequent cleanings due to the extra lint and fur that can accumulate.

Tips to Reduce the Need for Frequent Cleanings

To cut down on how often you need to clean your dryer vent, consider adopting some proactive habits. Clean the lint trap after every load, avoid overloading your dryer, and make sure the venting system is correctly installed. These simple practices can help reduce lint buildup, improving your dryer's efficiency and extending the intervals between professional cleanings.

Regular dryer vent maintenance is a smart investment in both safety and the longevity of your appliances. By keeping an eye on the signs that your vent needs attention and scheduling cleanings accordingly, you can ensure your dryer runs safely and efficiently for years to come.

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Prompt: laundry day

Tommy does not want to wake up. It's the day he has to do Most Dreaded Chore: Laundry.

He's certain that if he does go to hell because of the whole gay thing, his punishment will be to do laundry for eternity. Sorting. Washing. Drying. Ironing. Folding. Hunting down stray socks.

Before he even runs the dryer, he will need to clean out the lint trap and then check the vent. The past week the 217 ground crew had to help with not one, not two, but three houses that caught fire because of vents clogged up with lint. Tommy is feeling a little paranoid.

Grumbling, he rolls out of bed and pulls on the very last shirt and pants combo he has left: a faded green tee with holes in the side and a pair of purple shorts from his, let's say more... exhibitionist, days.

He's trying to work out whether Evan's teal sweater should be parked under delicates or darks when the owner of the sweater enters the bedroom, armed with a tray of breakfast. It smells so good that Tommy's stomach rumbles loudly in complaint, but Tommy doesn't move. No eating until the first load is in the machine.

"Hey, you're up," Evan says brightly. He sets the tray of food on the nightstand and joins Tommy on the floor. "What are you doing?"

"Trying to figure out how to wash this sweater," Tommy says.

Evan takes it, looks at the label, and glances around. "Honey, what is your system?"

"Darks here, lights here. Then tops, bottoms, socks and underwear." Tommy points to each pile. Then he holds up the knit sweater. "I don't know if this will shrink in the wash or not."

Evan stares at him. Then he heaves a sigh. "Okay. How have you mastered flying a chopper but don't know how to sort dirty laundry? Go. Have breakfast. I'll do this round and then I'll teach you."

"What? No, there's no need-"

"Thomas Kinard. Go eat the breakfast I cooked for you. Drink your coffee made the way you like it." Evan hauls Tommy to his feet and pushes him in the direction of the bed, smacking his ass in his tiny purple shorts for good measure. "Don't even come near this part of the room until you've finished breakfast."

Bossy Evan is very sexy in Tommy's eyes, but his hunger for actual food outvotes his libido. As he scarfs down scrambled eggs and pancakes, Evan is re-sorting the pile, muttering under his breath that he should put up a chart of care tags here and at Eddie's, this is why home economics should be mandatory for grown adults living alone, etc.

Tommy is about halfway through when Evan carts the first load off to the laundry room. Eyeing the piles left behind warily, Tommy wonders what complicated system he's going to learn.

Evan comes back. "Finish your food," he orders. But he's smiling as he says it, so clearly Tommy's lack of competence in washing his dirty clothes has not turned him off yet.

"Thank you," Tommy says, "for the food and for that." He gestures to the piles on the floor.

Evan joins him on the bed, accepting a slice of tomato from the end of Tommy's fork. "A third of those clothes are mine anyway." He chews and swallows. "Anyway, you had some concept, so it's not like I had to do it from scratch." Then, as Tommy eats the rest of his breakfast, Evan talks about reading care labels, sorting by color and fabric, and how he learned to hand wash delicates after ruining some very expensive lingerie belonging to an ex-girlfriend.

Tommy can't look away from Evan's animated face and the way he can't keep his hands still as he speaks, and he thinks, I want to keep him forever.

"Move in with me," Tommy says.

Evan stops mid-spiel. "What?"

"Move in with me," Tommy repeats. "Not... Not because you can cook or do the laundry, that's not the reason why I'm saying it. It's just. I like this. I love this. The whole bit where I wake up and I don't have to remember if you're here or at the loft, and we can steal bites from each other's meals, and I can look after you the way you look after me. And you already have my key. We can meal prep together, and I can do the dirtier chores, I can scrub the toilets and unclog the vents - don't run the dryer until I do - and maintain your Jeep, and we can fall asleep together whenever we don't have overnights."

It's a lot of words for him to say at one go, and Tommy feels himself faltering near the end. Licking his lips, Tommy swallows dryly. He reaches for Evan's slack hand.

"I love you and I want to be with you as often as possible. If you prefer to keep the loft, then it's also okay, I'm not pressuring you to-"

Evan shuts him up with a firm kiss. Then he smiles into the kiss. "Yes. I'll move in with you. My lease is almost up anyway."

Tommy exhales. Then he nudges Evan's nose with his own. "Alright. Let me drink my coffee, and I'll go check on the vent, and then you can teach me how to sort our dirty clothes."

"Okay. I'm gonna go find out what you have in your kitchen so I won't bring duplicates."

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the mice keep stealing all the stone wool insulation packed around the dryer vent exhaust pipe, which is not ideal for me or my heating bill, but i have a wimpy weak heart and could not sleep for thinking of the little mices all cold and suffering, so i spent FOURTY FUCKING MINUTES raking all sorts of leaves and grasses up, stole the shredder from the back office and work (and clogged it to shit) to make it nice and fine, + got a pillowcase full of sheep's wool discards from a friend, unscrewed the deck boards, and dumped it all under there.

i hope these little meeses and mouses understand and appreciate what i have done for them

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PSA to my folks who have dryers and have to do their own maintenance: Check. Your. Dryer. Vent.

Everyone talks about the lint trap inside the machine, but no one ever warned me about the dryer duct and vent itself. If it's taking a long time for your clothes to dry and there's hardly any lint in the trap, check your duct and external vent! Because more likely than not, it's clogged to hell and back!

Our washer and dryer are in the basement and the duct leads directly outside, so it was relatively easy enough for me to disconnect both ends. Have a bucket ready though! If your vent is clogged, then a bunch of moisture may have accumulated and now you've got nasty water surprising you as it leaks all over your floor! After that though, clear out your vent and wipe out as much lint in the duct as you can. I guess you can use a vacuum for this? But I didn't have time for that!

Seriously, lint build-up is a serious fire hazard, and I'm lucky my brother suggested checking the vent when I told him our dryer was on the fritz. If you don't have as easy access to your duct and vent, or if you're not able-bodied, try reaching out to a friend or family member who's handier than you, or hire a handyman (if you can afford it) to do it for you.

(Below is the lint I extracted from the vent, and the water I had to drain from the duct) [that's not a full gallon bucket, it's more like the size of a standard sand castle bucket, for reference]

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Filters

The purpose of a filter is to remove unwanted particles from liquid or air.  However, as the filter does its job, the collected particles start clogging the filter, so more pressure is required to push the liquid or air through the filter.  Pushing the liquid or air through the clogged filter requires more energy, so changing or cleaning filters regularly saves energy and can also prolong the life of the appliance. 

Change filters on your air conditioner and furnace about every three months if you’re using an average quality filter.  This can reduce electricity usage by the appliance by up to 15 percent.  If the outdoor air is very dusty or smoky, change filters more often. 

Clean the coils on the air conditioner using a brush and either coil cleaner or dish detergent and water.  Dirty evaporator coils can increase energy usage by up to 40 percent. 

Clean lint from the clothes dryer after every load.  A plugged lint trap reduces the dryer efficiency, so more energy is used to dry the clothes.  Other areas of the dryer vent system can trap lint and reduce efficiency as well, so find out how to safely clean those areas or hire a professional vent cleaning company. 

Air filters and oil filters in your car should be changed regularly per the manufacturer’s instructions to extend the life of your car. 

Appliances like vacuum cleaners generally have filters.  The owner’s manual will tell you how to find and clean the filter.  The appliance will perform more efficiently and last longer if the filters are clean. 

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I'm so butch.

My dryer wasn't drying so It had to be fixed! I will recount the events.

First I unplugged the big bitch

Then I moved the dryer from the wall so that I could get behind it, as well as pull a shop vac back there. From behind it I removed the clamp that attached the flexible vent hose to the air vent at the back of the dryer. With the vent opened I ran the hose for the shop vac inside of the flexible vent hose and sucked out and stuck debris, I did the same inside the dryer vent hole. I expected there to be a large clog somewhere inside but I didn't find it.

Notes: the metal vent port in the back of the dryer is made from sheet metal. It is very sharp, don't cut your fingers like me.

I couldn't find anything indicating a clog from the back, so I went to the front. I had to remove the housing for the lint screen. This was very difficult because there were 5 screws, 2 in the front of the dryer and 3 on the inside. They were all different sizes so I separated them into piles. After removing the screws the housing came apart in 2 pieces. One was the flappy bit that says "insert lint screen here" the other was the inside wall, that didn't get fully removed because there was some electrical wires connecting it that I didn't wanna fuck with.

With the housing removed I found the problem, it was a 3 inch deep pile of lint, cat hair, and dog hair, and dimes. It had blocked most of the air flow out of the dryer it seems. I tried to suck it out and my vaccume clogged and wouldn't run. I will have to take it apart to fix it later. Undeterred I grabbed a pair of tongs and began to remove all the debris by hand. This was very dirty work, please wear a mask if you do it. I didn't and I am feeling very silly about it as I write. Additionally the inside parts of the dryer are made of sheet metal and are very sharp. Wear gloves if you try this bc I cut my fingers up.

Notes: wear PPE mask and gloves, try to properly light the area, I put my phone in the dryer and it DID NOT help.

Finally having removed sufficient debris I began to put everything back together, interior wall, screws, reattach the flexible vent hose (in the future id like to use rigid venting but that's currently out of the scope of my abilities), plug it back in, and push the dryer back against the wall. You maybe be saying, Elle it sounds like you forgot something and you would be right. I forgot to put the flappy bit back on. So I had to remove the 5 screws holding the housing in place and replace the flappy bit and put the 5 screws back. It was frustrating.

Final notes: the biggest difficulty for me was a lack of proper lighting. If you can bring a portable lamp I would recommend you do. Also PPE. Where I live it probably would have cost us 300 bucks to get this fixed. It took me 10 minutes of googling and an hour of struggling (I'm not as able bodied anymore). I'm hopeful that I've resolved the issue, if I haven't we will consider calling a technician.

Tools: I used a Philips head screwdriver and a shop vac. You could dry it with a regular vaccume with a hose attachment, but this broke my shop vac so you should be confident that you can repair it. Also a great amount of queer audacity.

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Fathers day

So, I am laying in bed this morning about 7am, and I am thinking about Fathers Day. What the day is going to bring, and what Fathers Day is all about. After all, I am still a rookie. I’ve only been a Dad for 33 years.

It was at that moment, when Liz says “ oh yeah, the dog got in your elephant ears chasing a rabbit. “ Of course that meant fix them.

Then, after I got back in from that, Liz says “ the dryer vent fell off. “

Of course that means fix it.

What’s this got to do with Fathers Day?

Well, as a dad, in my case a girl dad, you realize you are the fixer of things.

Whether it is a broken bicycle, or a Barbie’s arm.

A drain clogged with more hair than an 80’s MTV band.

A scraped knee or elbow.

A flat volleyball.

A broken heart.

Dads are doers. If we do it right, we show them the joys of doing things.

Whether it is playing a game with them in the street, showing them how to navigate traffic in between points.

Listening to good music and them singing with you.

Watching scary shows and screaming loudly.

How to check your own oil ( although that still rarely happens ).

Raising girls is like playing a basketball game and the possession arrow is always pointing in their direction.

But as grumpy as you act, it is all worth it. Every single time. And even after 33 years, it is still worth it knowing that I am a Dad.

I know that others will come along and take their attention. But they can’t take my place.

I am their Dad. And no one else will ever get to be that.

I think my own Dad would be happy with me.

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Professional cleaner and cooking lover here!

Use dish soap and a sponge for cleaning your bath tub/bathroom tile walls. It's cheaper and SAFER than using chemicals.

Go to Goodwill often for pans, plates, glass cups, etc. Just clean them well and you'll have enough for what you need, however INSPECT them thoroughly. If it's ceramic, even a little cracking in the finish is enough to reject the item.

Barkeepers Friend is the BEST cleaner for very dirty items, ranging from stainless steel to glass. Beware, it's abrasive.

Have two sets of rubber gloves- one for cleaning, one for dishes. Make sure they're different colors!!!

I cut a corner off of sponges for when they're not for dishes. Makes things easier to identify.

CONSUME DENTED CANNED GOODS FIRST. ANYTHING DENTED CAN CAUSE BACTERIA TO GROW INSIDE OF THE CAN OVER TIME. If you're really unsure, just don't eat it.

When looking at new recipes, compare the number of stars vs number of reviews. Why trust fifty people over a few thousand?

Pick a veggie you've never cooked with before, start looking at what specifically uses that veggie. Experiment for like a week.

Have a notebook in the kitchen, copy recipes you like. Bonus points for adding the average cost.

Vinegar + baking soda in a bag, use a rubber band to secure, your faucets should run better. Including shower head. Unscrew your faucets once a year to clean, sediments gets caught in it.

Clogged sink? Sometimes just pouring boiling water is enough. Sometimes not, you'll have to purchase a drain snake. Avoid washing products like sugar scrubs down your drain, and flushable wipes don't disintegrate they're bad for your pipes they'll clog.

Have different colored rags for different cleaning chemicals/surfaces. Do not wash these rags with anything else, they need their own cycles. Have specific rags for in the kitchen to dry your hands while you're cooking. It's extremely important to wash your hands during the process several times.

HAVE ONE CUTTING BOARD SPECIFICALLY FOR MEAT, EVEN BETTER ONE FOR EACH TYPE OF MEAT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. HAVE ANOTHER CUTTING BOARD FOR FRUITS/VEGGIES ONLY. I cannot stress this enough.

Powdered laundry detergent is cheaper, to prevent bleached spots on clothing premix the powder in some water then add into the laundry machine. DO NOT LEAVE WASHER WITH LID CLOSED UNLESS YOU LIKE MOLD/MILDEW. Most manuals will tell you to leave the lid open so it can dry from the inside properly.

Do laundry on a specific day every week. It helps to have a specific podcast or show you like to watch, only listen/watch it when doing laundry as a motivator/reward.

Once a year, have your landlord check the lint exhaust pipe from your dryer. If your dryer isn't drying very well this may be the reason. IT'S A FIRE HAZARD IF IT'S NOT CLEANED OUT.

**IMPORTANT** ALWAYS take pictures pictures of literally everything at any angle when you first move in/out. Shelves, tops of the shelves, inside of the dryer/washer, anything you can see inside and out. Scummy landlords have many tricks to claim you did damage they did after you moved out. ALWAYS protect yourself. Nobody is your friend in the apartment world. Be wary having room mates, even if they're friends. I've personally been horribly scorned by a friend turned room mate. Also, always look into your RENTERS RIGHTS for your state, and if one party consent regarding recording conversations is in your state.

You can remove and clean the trap for the air vent above the stove, I soak mine in the vinegar+baking soda combo. Check this regularly.

You know those Pumice stones ads will tell you to use on your feet? GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! They're great for Glass, Porcelain, and the inside of your ovens! DO A TINY TEST SPOT FIRST because it can scratch your shit up baaaaad. But if you have hard stains, such as on your glass stove, in your oven, and TOILETTE it's a life saver.... just, please, ffs keep the toilette one separate from everything else!!

It's important to take a bit of time for yourself, don't allow chores to build up to the point where it'll take an entire day to deal with it over five minutes. Start small like with the bathroom mirror, you'll gradually progress.

Vacuum, dust, mop, and sweep more often than you think you need to. Work from top to bottom.

Most stoves have this feature where you can lift the flat part on top to clean underneath from overboiled food stuffs. Do this unless you want cockroaches.

Degreaser helps clean the inside of fridges so well! If you must clean the freezer.... have this be a 'moving out' task, unplug the fridge and let that shit thaw, have towels ready for the melted ice and then use the degreaser.

MAGIC. ERASER. Use this for baseboards (that trim on the bottom of your walls), wall stains from your hands, cabinets and whatnot, just please wear gloves this stuff RUINED my hands when I didn't. It's way more abrasive than you think and I managed to accidentally strip paint off of the walls and stripped the sealing in the bathtub so be careful.

Use your vacuum tube extension where the base of the wall meets the edge of the floor, it does more than you think. You can also use this tool to 'dust' the baseboards.

If you're cooking something, and there's time you're waiting for something to boil or whatever, take that time to prep other veggies and foods to make the next meal that much easier.

Go to Asian Markets, buy rice in their biggest bags. It's cheaper over time, just store the open bag in a big ol tub that doesn't have holes to prevent bugs. Unless you're needing the extra crunchy protein.

Cook large batches of food, not just one meal a day. Make breakfast casseroles, big ol servings of rice, bake veggies, have meat already cooked. People used to eat leftovers for breakfast before sugary cereal, and it's soooo much cheaper/healthier than cereal! All you gotta do is store it and reheat when ready.

HAVE A PHYSICAL, PAPER CALENDAR for when you've made food. Food poisoning is the worst. Don't heat leftovers more than once unless you feel like being a geyser from both ends. Typically food shouldn't be in the fridge for more than a week at most a few days, always smell it/small taste test. If it's even a little off, it's not worth taking the day off of work.

Feel free to send asks to me directly about things I may have missed, I'm always the Mom Friend in the group and if I don't know an answer to something I'll at least help do some research to give you a head start. It does not bother me in fact I'm so happy to help others. Please take care of yourselves young loves💙

Dear people living on your own for the first time:

Here’s some advice I wasn’t told from the myriad of posts before that I wish I’d been given before

Wash the OUTSIDE of your pots and pans as well as the cooking surface. I’ve had a few roommates now who have only cleaned the inside and I’ve had to replace a $150 set of cookware twice.

“its only one time, how bad could using metal on nonstick cookware really be?” very bad. don’t do this.

Buy a rice cooker. Buy the middle tier rice cooker. Cheap ones will burn your rice, high tier ones are too expensive. Rice is good and cheap and, really, you don’t actually have to wash it if you don’t care about making gourmet food.

Buy band-aids. You don’t think you need band-ads until you need a band-aid, and by then it’s too late. (if you don’t follow this advice, a paper towel and some tape is an acceptable solution while you go get real bandages and neosporin)

You are on tumblr, which means you probably spend most of your time in one spot on a computer or phone. if this spot doesn’t have a trash can in arm’s reach, put one there.

 I spent 4 years piling trash on my desk in increasingly precarious ways until I had a designated area to put it. Trash cans can and should go anywhere there is a frequent generation of trash, typical locations be damned.

If you live with one or two roommates, discuss placing empty boxes in the back of your fridge and freezer. You probably don’t need all the space that the standard 5-person-family fridge provides, and tupperware will be shoved back there and left to stink up the entire appliance.

Get a wall calendar, put it somewhere communal, and have everyone put their household-relevant schedules on it. Communication is by far the weakest link with roommates (even good ones!) and having something to reference for appointments is always good