How to Clean a Clothes Dryer Lint Trap First, of course, is to remove the lint trap from the clothes dryer. Then, with a dry brush remove all the loose debris like; lint, hair, and pet fur. Now that the lint trap is prepped, soak it in hot water for about fifteen minutes.  Then with a bristle brush gentle work in some dishwashing soap on both sides of the screen. Let it sit and soak for about ...read more