Fabric Softener Sheets Are Not Just for Dryers Anymore

By Robin Ross, published Jun 20, 2007
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I love the progress that has been made on dryer sheets. No longer are they little blue foamy rectangles with what is supposed to be a pleasant smelling powder on them. They have so many refreshing and fun scents. They come in 40 packs and 8 packs, with or without fun little bears on them. I often catch myself using two or three to give my laundry that extra special freshness.

Yes, I am a bit obsessed, and no I do not work for Bounce or Snuggle. I simply love the scent and the fact that your dryer sheet is not just for your dryer anymore. I have set out to find, and am proud to bring back to you today, several tips for taking those dryer sheets outside the laundry room.

Keep your Diaper Bag Fresh

Slip a dryer sheet in your diaper bag for refreshing scent when you open it up. Let's take things a bit farther, if you are using a Diaper Champ, put a dryer sheet in the bottom of the diaper champ before you put a plastic bag in it. This will make sure that the odors from your little ones stinkers don't embed themselves in the plastic diaper receptacle.

Freshen Up Those Garbage Cans

Before I put a bag in the garbage can I make sure to put a dryer sheet on the bottom, it makes changing the garbage a whole lot fresher. I recommend putting a new dryer sheet in every two weeks to keep the freshness going.

Pet Hair Remover

Dryer sheets are amazing at picking up pet hair. I have four animals in my house and once a week I take a new dryer sheet and run it over the couch, dining room chairs, and on the curtains. It removes static cling, freshens the fabric, and eliminates that pesky pet hair that is gets stuck right where you don't want it. You can also use a dryer sheet as an emergency lint remover in a pinch.

Freshen The House

You can put dryer sheets in the floor register. Not only will the fabric softener sheets spread a fresh scent throuughout the house when the furnace is on, but in the air returns the sheets will do double duty by preventing dust, pet hair, and other miscellanious items from falling down in your ducts.

Put Used Sheet To Use

Takeaways
  • Other Uses for Fabric Softener Sheets
  • Use it Twice
  • Pet Hair Removal made easy!
Did You Know?
Dryer sheets can be used to remove pet hair on curtains and leave them with a fresh fun scent!
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Good ideas. You can also put them in the bag of your vacuum and when you use it, the air smells fresh

Posted on 04/29/2008 at 6:04:29 PM

 
I also use a dryer sheet to remove static from my hair! I keep a box in my desk at work. Not only does the fly aways disappear but my office stays fresh smelling!

Posted on 10/10/2007 at 8:10:00 PM

 
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Posted on 09/13/2007 at 7:09:00 PM

 
Very smart tips I love fresh smelling houses too!

Posted on 09/02/2007 at 2:09:00 PM

 
Great ideas for this commodity.

Posted on 08/28/2007 at 3:08:00 PM

 
I have used a dryer sheet on the dog when she comes in if she is a little smelly. Don't know if a vet would approve this, but it hasn't hurt her yet.

Posted on 07/26/2007 at 10:07:00 PM

 
Great ideas for other uses for dryer sheets!

Posted on 07/23/2007 at 10:07:00 PM

 
I wrote an about freshing your home and it includes dryer sheets. You can also place them against the intake of a box fan or AC unit to freshen the house! Great job! :)

Posted on 07/07/2007 at 9:07:00 PM

 
Dryer sheets are also an effective short-term insect repellant. Yup, just rub yourself down with one if you're gonna go read on the patio for a while. Much more pleasant-smelling than most sprays.

Posted on 06/27/2007 at 9:06:00 PM

 
I place one under each seat of my car, and one in each my travel bag. But used ones my dog usually gets before I can stop her. She seems to find them quite tasty.

Posted on 06/21/2007 at 11:06:00 PM

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