Have you ever tried to clean your fly screens? It can be a massive hassle as no matter how hard you scrub, hose or pick at the screens, there is always a small amount of debris left behind.

However, there is a simple way to keep screens clean, and it uses a surprising household item.

Lint rollers are designed to remove lint from clothing, but they work equally well as fly screen cleaners. The same properties that make them ideal for removing lint from clothing make them the perfect tool for cleaning a fly screen.

Simply roll the lint roller over the surface of your fly screens, and they’ll pick up all the mess that’s normally too hard to get off.

Take a look inside the latest issue of Handyman for more DIY tips and ideas.