WFMW: Extend the Life of Your Dryer Sheets

13 Responses to “WFMW: Extend the Life of Your Dryer Sheets”

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   Nikki on February 20th, 2008 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!

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   Shalee on February 20th, 2008 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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   mom2fur on February 20th, 2008 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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   Janelle on February 20th, 2008 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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   Nichole on February 20th, 2008 3:11 pm

   That’s a great idea! Now I just have to remember to do it …

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   elizabeth on February 20th, 2008 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

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   Robin @ Heart at Home on February 20th, 2008 3:51 pm

   Good tip. I never thought about cutting them. I keep scissors in the laundry room too.

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   Nichole on February 20th, 2008 3:58 pm

   Love that idea! Might try it myself.
   
   Thanks
   Nichole

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   Smellyann on February 20th, 2008 4:08 pm

   Good idea. Thanks!

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    Rhen (yestheyareallmine) on February 20th, 2008 5:47 pm

    So true! Cutting them in half saves money and they work just as well. Great WFMW tip!

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    Jen @ JenuineJen on February 20th, 2008 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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    LeeAnn (AKA Frazzmom) on February 20th, 2008 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!

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    Pam on February 21st, 2008 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

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