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Lint build up can cause excessive wear and tear and damage to your machine. Brush out lint often. Make-up powder brushes work great for picking up lint; they act like a magnet for lint. Canned air tends to blow lint into the machine and is not recommended. There are small vacuums and vacuum attachments that can be used to remove lint.