Cleaning Bug goo

[Baucom]

I'm really not sure about using "used" dryer sheets. I've always used new ones, and it usually takes 2 sheets to do the front end of my Titan. I suspect used sheets wouldn't cut it, because about halfway through the front end I begin noticing diminished performance cutting bug goo so I switch to a new sheet to finish up.

I know what you're talking about with the dryer sheet build-up, though I hadn't thought about it building up on the lint filter. After cleaning the bug goo off the bumper and grille, I've noticed that the dryer sheet leaves a slick white film on the front end that needs to be wiped off, either with a microfiber cloth or a quick wipedown with the sponge. It comes right off though, and the dryer sheets still save a lot of elbow grease cleaning off the bug guts.

So is it the stuff on the dryer sheets that helps "cut" the bugs or is it just the sheet itself is a good scrubber? Stated differently, do used sheets (after they have been used in the dryer) or do they need to be new unused sheets?

Recently I was fixing my mom's dryer and noticed a little note in the owners manual regarding those dryer sheets and the drying performance of the dryer. It stated that the dryer sheets will 'clog' the lint trap filter screen on the dryer. (it basically builds up on the screen) It recommended using very HOT water and a nail brush to clean the lint trap and remove the build up of the residue. It didn't look like anything was on it until, I tried it.

 

[smitty9266]

You are missing half the trick. You are to leave the film ON, and the next time you go to wipe the bugs off they come off twice as easy!!

Jeff