TechWife Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 OK, so. Yesterday I had a pen get into the wash & I didn't find it until after the dryer cycle was complete. There were ink markings all over the inside of the dryer. I didn't have any rubbing alcohol, so I used the closest thing I had, which was hair spray. I got all of the ink off the dryer, so that's good news. I then went over the inside of the dryer with a clorox wipe to get the hairspray residue out and left the door open to air dry. Well, today the dryer still smells like hair spray. I went over the inside with a Clorox wipe again a few minutes ago and I'm air drying it again. So, now to my question: If it still smells like hair spray after it air dries, what else can I try? Also, if I can't get the smell out, do you think it's okay to use it or will my clothes smell like hair spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I would turn it on high heat and let it run a while to see if heat helps eliminate the smell. No real reason why I’d do that, but it’s what I would do,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I’d wipe it down thoroughly with a wet towel. Then I’d dampen a clean old towel and put it in and dry it. See if it comes out smelling like hairspray. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 8:33 PM, Pawz4me said: I’d wipe it down thoroughly with a wet towel. Then I’d dampen a clean old towel and put it in and dry it. See if it comes out smelling like hairspray. Your idea did the trick! I wet a towel, wiped down the interior and then put the wet towel in there and ran if for an hour, and voilá - no smell! I have now dried one load of clothes and they simply smell like clean clothes, not hairspray! Thanks for your help. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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