WFMW: Extend the Life of Your Dryer Sheets
Here’s my tip:
Because I am very particular about the dryer sheets that my family uses, I usually don’t scrimp on them. That means they are fairly expensive. So in order to stretch their life a little longer, I usually cut or tear them into pieces before I add them to the dryer. I have found that the load does not suffer and I am able to get 2-3x the life out of my dryer sheets. I use the leftover ones to clean the lint filter.
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February 20th, 2008 at 4:38 am
I recently did a Frugal Friday on dryer sheets. We cut them in half as well. I’ve only been doing that about three years though. Wish I’d known it a long time ago!
P.S. I love your blog header.
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February 20th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I never considered cutting them in half… I do however use them more than once. When I collect more than one, I run a load using 2 used ones. The clothing doesn’t suffer at all either. But I like your idea better as it will last all the longer!
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February 20th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I tore one the other day and only got a third of it. So that worked okay, since I only had a very small wash to put in the dryer. Hmmm…they should make little perforations in those things so that you could tear them into 1/3 or 2/3 pieces if you want. Then again, if they got that idea, they’d probably charge extra for them, LOL!
PS–did you know that a used dryer sheet is a great way to dust your TV screen? It takes away static electricity. And because they are mildly abrasive, they are a great way to rub away fingerprints on light switch plates!
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February 20th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Have you ever tried dryer balls? I bought some a couple of years ago online somewhere for about $7. I don’t recommend them when the kiddos are trying to catch a nap, but they do a good job at eliminating static, softening up your clothes, and making the load dry faster.
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February 20th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
That’s a great idea! Now I just have to remember to do it …
February 20th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I cut mine up too. I do cut them (but probably that is what ruined my good scissors ;-)) as it cut down on the flutter dust that occurs when rippin’ em
February 20th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Good tip. I never thought about cutting them. I keep scissors in the laundry room too.
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February 20th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Love that idea! Might try it myself.
Thanks
Nichole
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February 20th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Good idea. Thanks!
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February 20th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
So true! Cutting them in half saves money and they work just as well. Great WFMW tip!
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February 20th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
This is such a good tip. I started doing it about 3 months ago and it really makes a huge difference!
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February 20th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I used to cut them in half as soon as I brought them home from the store, but I got out of the habit. Thanks for reminding me of this great tip!
February 21st, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I just starting to use aluminum foil in my dryer..got the ideal off another site…works good for me..just make a ball and use until you need another piece