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Ten Uses For A Used Dryer Sheet

by Louise Burton, Aug 15, 2007

Smart uses for something that would normally be tossed.

Instead Of Throwing Out Your Dryer Sheets...

  1. Used dryer sheets are a natural bug repellent. Tuck in a cuff or neckline to drive away gnats and mosquitoes.
  2. Keep one in your purse in the winter to control flyaway hair.
  3. Disposable dusters, great for a quick wipe on electrical equipment i.e. TV, stereo.
  4. Tuck into stinky sneakers, they absorb smells and leave behind a fresh odor.
  5. Slip over a hanger in your closet to help drive away bugs and keep a fresh scent.
  6. Tuck one or two into the storage container for your blankets, they come out smelling great.
  7. When dressing in hose rub your legs with an old dryer sheet to control static cling.
  8. Pick up animal hair off furniture, and leave behind a nice scent.
  9. After laundry use to clean up the lint floating around your dryer.
  10. Keep one in your car to wipe down the dash, also freshens the car.

Remember, every thing we recycle helps Mother Earth!

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#1 by Blaine, Aug 28, 2007
Wow that's pretty cool.
#2 by froggie, Aug 28, 2007
what is a dryer sheet?
#3 by ?, Aug 28, 2007
what is dryer sheet...i wanna know
#4 by ??, Aug 28, 2007
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#5 by Louise Burton, Aug 28, 2007
Some of the comments are asking what a dryer sheet is. It is a mesh disposable fabric that is imbedded with fabric softener. You place one in each load of laundry put in your dryer to prevent static. Usually it is tossed after use.
#6 by D4ddyo, Aug 28, 2007
Used dryer sheets also work great to "scrub" or wipe away soap scum build up in a shower or bath. I read about it in a Hints from Heloise newspaper column. Although skeptical I found out that it really works without hard scouring or lots of chemicals.

Ron Paul 2008
#7 by Ruby Hawk, Aug 31, 2007
We can all help the eco system by doing these small things at home. It all adds up.
#8 by Graham, Sep 9, 2007
Not using the things in the first place would be a good start! I have never heard of them here in Ireland, must be a USA thing but seems a huge waste?
#9 by Darlene McFarlane, Sep 17, 2007

I have tried dryer sheets for a couple of things but some of your tips sound great and I will give them a try too.

Thanks for the tips.
#10 by green, Sep 26, 2007
why using it anyway??
#11 by Onflame, Sep 26, 2007
Congrats on the comeback under Hot Content!
#12 by Megan, Sep 26, 2007
Wouldn't it be a whole lot better to not use the dryer in the first place? They don't even make energy efficient models AFAIK! Get a clothes line (or a portable clothes rack for indoors, if the weather isn't good).

However, this list makes me want to get dryer sheets so I can use them for all the purposes described above. On the other hand, those nice smells are probably created by toxic chemicals that I wouldn't want in my home.
#13 by Lunik Das, Sep 26, 2007
Dryer sheets are terrible for your health. The smell is not good for humans and inhaling to much can be fatal.
#14 by Robin, Sep 26, 2007
Use on to soak a burnt pan-- burn food slides off
#15 by Liz,USA, Apr 27, 2008
They now make biodegradable dryer sheets, which I've tried. They're made out of paper and scented with lavender. The softener part is vegetable-derived.
#16 by Brenda, Jul 15, 2008
It's just as easy to put a little bit of fabric softner ona a damp washcloth and toss that in the dryer. Works just as well and you don't waste anything.

And it doesn't work for skeeters (mosquitos). Here in Tx we have lots of them and we have tried everything. Dryer sheets don't work, used or new.
#17 by Laura, Jul 23, 2008
I agree with Brenda. Dryer sheets didn't work for me either with the mosquitoes. However, I am looking forward to trying some of the ideas!
#18 by Eugene, Apr 8, 2009
I'm using the for a fiberglassing median. They work perfect if you need very thin multiple layers.
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