“Turning toward the duct on the wall, you can vacuum the inside of it, but you should know that the duct goes far back and an occasional deep cleaning is a good idea. For a general vent cleaning, you can stop here and put it back together.”
In most cases, a vacuum with a long hose attachment will do the job – even better if it’s a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum.
3. Go deeper with a duct cleaning kit
To get into the duct, homeowners can purchase duct cleaning kits that come with flexible rods that will clean deep into the duct, says Rick.
He instructed: “You attach the end to a drill and it will spin a brush going into the duct. This is a great way to take your dryer maintenance into your own hands. When you are finished, you merely need to reattach the duct, plug it in and you’re good to go.”