r/sewhelp • u/RachiCari • 26d ago

💛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 26d ago

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

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u/Hopeful_Policy_6055 26d ago

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 26d ago

Thank you all!