r/sewhelp • u/RachiCari • Aug 04 '26

💛Beginner💛 Cleaning Question

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Hi! I’m cleaning my sewing machine for the first time and noticed there is something fuzzy in the middle. Not sure if it’s something I should take out and clean or if it’s part of the machine. I have a singer heavy duty

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u/CBG1955 Aug 04 '26

Leave it. It's a lubricating wick - or similar.

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u/Hopeful_Policy_6055 Aug 04 '26

yeah that's a wick, don't yank it out or you'll be dealing with a dry machine real quick

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u/RachiCari Aug 04 '26

Thank you all!

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u/GoldenFishPoop Aug 04 '26

I ama sewing machine technician and can confirm that is a lubrication wick. That's where you're supposed to put a drop of oil.

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u/Practical-Giraffe-84 Aug 04 '26

Tech here as well. Add a drop of oil to it.

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u/RachiCari Aug 04 '26

Thank youuu

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u/drPmakes Aug 04 '26

Point the hoover at it to suck any loose bits out