On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:44:45 +1100, Jordan wrote:

this one, and i think also the other, gets stuck in reverse. When opened, i
can return it to forwards by applying a moderate amount of assistance to the
spring return, but there is no way it will return by itself.
russ (from Oz)

I'd try applying a bit of WD40 to the hinge bearing.

How is a gum-forming water displacer going to help in a lint-heavy
environment, please?