Alternative Uses for Bounce Dryer Sheets

By Charlene Collins, published Jan 25, 2008
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I'll bet you a dime to a doughnut that you have Bounce Dryer Sheets in your laundry room. They work really good as a fabric softener and keeping away that nasty static cling. But did you know you can use them in other ways, too? What do you do when your clothes are dry? Do you throw out the Bounce Dryer Sheets? Well, there is something you can do with these sheets before you throw them away. Several months ago, I came across the site that I used as my source. I tried some of the ideas and the ones I tried worked. On some of the ways I use them I tried on my own, and some I got from the source.

Dusting

Bounce Dryer Sheets are great at picking up dust! When you are done drying clothes just save these little sheets in an empty Kleenex box or something to use when you need to do some chores around the house. You know, these dryer sheets work as well as those products specifically made to end your dust problems. I use the Bounce Dryer Sheets to clean the dust off from my TV and entertainment center. I use them on the end of my dust mop on the floors. They work just as well as the Swiffer, and doesn't cost nearly as much! I save everything, even rubber bands! I have taken large rubber bands and secured a few used Bounce Dryer Sheets onto the end of my dust mop and it picked up dust like a magnet. I use them to clean off my DVDs and CDs also. Have you ever had your DVDs to freeze in your DVD player? I have. Well, it seemed the problem was maybe dust and maybe oils from our fingers accidentally getting onto the disks. I just spent a little time shining up the DVDs and CDs with a used dryer sheet and they played again.

As a Flea Repellent

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These are really good tips for dryer sheets, Charlene. Who knew?!? I won't be throwing them away now when I pull my clothes out of the dryer! Thanks so much.

Posted on 03/16/2008 at 4:03:29 PM

 
p.s. of course since this is after they've already been used most of the chemical is gone. but apparently unused ones can be toxic to cats. just about everything in the world can be toxic to cats, so it is no surprise. lol. anyway, very good article as always

Posted on 01/27/2008 at 3:01:44 PM

 
these are great tips. I love to reuse stuff when I can. just one minor note-- I think there is a chemical in those anti-static sheets that can be a problem for cats. I would have to look it up on the aspca poison control site again to make sure. But for dogs I am pretty sure it is okay-- but cats are real sensitive to a lot of chemicals

Posted on 01/27/2008 at 3:01:17 PM

 
wow..You outdid yourself with this one Charlene !!...I didn't know hardly any of this...Great Work !!!!

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 1:01:48 PM

 
I have heard some of these but not the static hair thing. I'll definitely have to try this one. My hair is driving me crazy this winter.

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 1:01:26 PM

 
I never knew these worked as flea repellents. Cool! I know a guy who shoves them into his gym bag, so it always smells good.

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 11:01:53 AM

 
This is great, Charlene! The flea repellant idea is something I'll try on my house cats. I really hate using flea meds on them.

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 11:01:16 AM

 
thanks for sharing these great ideas.!

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 11:01:16 AM

 
wow great useful tips. very good read. also they are great to keep mice away. great job!

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 10:01:03 AM

 
Great tips! I knew about the dusting but not about the rest! Thanks!

Posted on 01/25/2008 at 10:01:01 AM

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