In the vacuum bag –Freshen the room while you vacuum by placing a dryer sheet inside your vacuum bag. The dryer sheet will help neutralise any smells and gently freshen the room as you go. A single box contains 34 sheets, and you need to use one sheet per average sized load of laundry. After using a sheet in the dryer, you should notice that your laundry isn’t too creased and doesn’t contain much static cling.

This product has a lot of uses. One can reuse the the dryer sheets as shoes or book freshener. Good for scrubbing off soap scums too. Ever tried it as an insect repellant? Plus, the sheets can be put in wardrobes, drawers and luggage to make them smell nice. There’ll be no more stinky closets when you’ve got Lenor sheets at home! WHEN it comes to drying clothes in the winter, tumble dryers are a lifesaver, especially if you have a big family. However, clothes often come out creased, clinging to each other and bereft of any kind of fragrance What’s even better is that this comfort won’t cost you an arm and a leg either! The sheets are very reasonably priced. Whether you prefer a single-use sheet or a reusable alternative, take a look at our roundup of the best dryer sheets out there and add another level to your laundry. Best dryer sheets at a glance:Removing soap residue –Soap residue on glass shower doors can be surprisingly difficult to shift. Dryer sheets to the rescue; they can power through the filmy residue without any harsh scrubbing.

I also have some knobbly dryer eggs* from Eco Egg, that apparently have been scientifically proven to reduce tumble drying time by up to 28%. I haven’t tested this claim (life’s too short!). However, some people have claimed they do significantly reduce drying time. The eggs also reduce static cling and eliminate the need for a fabric conditioner. In addition to this, the sheets can also prevent static from building up on your laundry. So, you won’t get that horrible sparky feeling when you pull the dried washing out of the drum!The thing is tumble dryer sheets aren’t quite as innocuous as they look. Those little sheets can contain volatile organic compounds like butane and acetaldehyde, which can cause respiratory irritation. They also contain quaternary ammonium compounds, some of which are linked to conditions such as asthma. Meanwhile, the term “fragrance” can hide a huge variety of chemicals that manufacturers don’t have to disclose on account of being classed as trade secrets. Yet the chemicals used can be toxic or known allergens. Dryer sheets chase away bats. Had them roost above a door way 14 feet up. Put up dryer sheets and the bats are no longer sitting there at night, How come? Dryer sheets are generally safe to use on your clothing and laundered items, but some people can be sensitive to fragrances. If you experience headaches or other sensitivities after using dryer sheets, try switching to an unscented option or one that uses essential oils and plant-based ingredients for scents. Cleaning and scrubbing -- Some of the fabric softening and fragrance chemicals on dryer sheets can assist in cleaning. Try scrubbing dead bugs off your car with a dryer sheet, or throw one in with any paintbrushes you're cleaning -- some dryer sheets may use acetone, which is also common in paint thinners. Through sheer frugality and through never being convinced that you need yet another product for your laundry, I have never used tumble dryer sheets. From what I can understand people use them to a) scent their clothes, b) soften their clothes, and c) to reduce static cling, so I kind of get why people use them. What’s Wrong With Tumble Dryer Sheets?

If you have sensitive skin – The chemicals and fragrances on the sheets can sometimes cause severe skin irritation, so should be avoided if you or whoever you are doing laundry for has sensitive skin.

How to clean using dryer sheets

Dryer sheets, as their name suggests, are to be used during the drying process. The drying process takes place after a pile of laundry has been washed. Therefore, dryer sheets should only be used at this time.