Back when I had roommates I sometimes imagined that they would scorn me for not emptying the dryer lint trap after using the dryer. The logic behind my actions:
- Messing with the lint trap could get lint or debris on the clean clothes (whether they are still in the dryer or nearby in a basket).
- When you start a load, you really should check/verify the lint trap anyways. Might as well just clean it then.