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Shocking Costs Hidden in Plain Sight: Softener Maintenance Explosions When you reach for the laundry room and faucet your dryer softener tablet, you probably assume it’s a simple, safe part of home maintenance. But behind the convenience lie dangers too often overlooked — shocking costs hidden in plain sight. One of the most underestimated risks is softener maintenance explosions, sudden incidents triggered by dryer vent and softener system failures that can cause serious property damage, personal injury, and hidden expenses. ### Why Softener Maintenance Explosions Happen Slide this cost under the rug at your own peril. Humidity, lint buildup, and chemical reactions inside your dryer’s softener compartment create a volatile environment. Most eco-conscious homeowners switch to liquid or gel softeners to reduce lint and chemical exposure. But while these products cut lint buildup, they also introduce new hazards — especially when hard water minerals react with hydrochloric acid in the softener, generating heat and pressure.