Set the dispenser in a bucket or wash tub. Add enough warm water to cover the dispenser. Mix in a tablespoon or two of liquid laundry soap, swirling it into the water with your hand. Allow the dispenser to soak for 10 minutes or so, touching the fabric softener buildup to see if it has loosened.
Money in your health care FSA can be used to pay for health care expenses, such as prescribed medications, vision and dental care. Your dependent care FSA helps you pay for expenses incurred to care for children or other individuals while you work. Examples of eligible expenses include day care, preschool, babysitting or elder care. Read more about who qualifies as a dependent in Publication 503 on www.irs.gov.
How much can I put into a dependent care FSA? The amount you put into an FSA is called an âelection,â and your election canât be more than the maximum amount set by the IRS. Currently, the maximum amount is $5,000 each plan year. However, if youâre married and file separate tax returns, the maximum amount is $2,500. If you are the custodial parent â Your child is a qualifying individual even if you donât claim your child as a tax dependent. 2  You can be reimbursed under a dependent care FSA. 3  If you are not the custodial parent â You cannot be reimbursed under a dependent care FSA, even if you claim your child as a tax dependent.