Millie's comments about her septic system and laundry prompts me to write about dryer cleaning. I had my dryer vent duct cleaned today after finding it was totally plugged with lint, fur and dust. Here in the southwest where most homes are built on a slab the vent goes through a wall and up to the roof. I had to go up on the roof for something else and took a look at the dryer vent. Wow ! It was really stopped up. After removing the cap I reached in and pulled out what I could but it needed professional cleaning. Some of the vents go out a sidewall and perhaps that can be cleaned with a chimney brush. But this was one for the pros. Any duct cleaning business can do this cleaning. Not only did this make the drying more efficient but it reduces a real fire hazard. I don't know if the vent was clean when we moved here but I'm sure five years of ferret laundry contributed plenty of lint. I also want to vouch for the quality of the Ferret Nook's hammocks. I have some at least 8 to 10 years old, and the lining is still good after many washings. They are very well made. Their on-line store is at www.kritterkoncepts.net. Carol J.Owens Ferret Friends, Inc. Tucson AZ [Posted in FML 5933]