I work construction. I need new work clothing. If I buy my clothing from carhart work wear will these items qualify for a tax write off?
I'd say HazMat clothes or accessories: safety goggles, latex gloves, surgical masks.
If you saw smoke coming out of your dryer, that is not normal. There is a difference between burning off residue and smoke being emitted from dryer. Due to a fire hazard, I would not recommend using the dryer until you have had it looked at.