What are some good uses for dryer sheets?

Question

I've heard of many good uses for dryer sheets besides using them in the laundry. I put them in the bottom of my trash can before I put the bag in to keep the garbage smell out. I also use the already used dryer sheets to dust my tv and other electronics. I also hang them throughout my closets to keep my clothing smelling fresh. Do you have any more ideas?

P.S. I'm asking this in Pregnancy/Parenting because the people who answer these questions are the most brilliant, resourceful people in the world! Right? ;-)

Answer 1

It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

Spread them around foundation areas, or in trailers or cars that are sitting. It also keeps mice from entering your vehicle.

It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often.

Repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season.

Eliminates static electricity from your television (or computer) screen.

Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

Freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.

Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner.

Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.

Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

Freshen the air in your car. Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.

Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food.

Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket.

Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling.

Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper.

Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight.

Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away.

Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. Keeps them smelling fresh.

also rub it on your hair if it wont lay down

Answer 2

Well...

Put dry potpourri in the middle of a used sheet, bring up all four corners and fasten together with a rubber band, then a ribbon and maybe a plastic sprig of greenery or flower. Use it for a lingerie sachet, or in the car - or even give it as a gift.

Use dryer sheets for interfacing when you applique with a sewing machine.

Used dryer sheets make good dust magnets! Use them on TV screens, computer monitors and other electronic equipment.

Put one in the bottom of pots before adding dirt. It will keep the dirt from falling out the drain holes, and still allow excess water to drain out. (Don't use this on plants you intend to eat. Chemicals from the sheets may be dangerous to ingest.)

Use them to wipe up hair from the bathroom floor. They will attract and hold it.

If you have a static electricity problem with your clothes, rub a used dryer sheet over them.

A new dryer sheet under the car seat will keep the car smelling good.

Use a used dryer sheet to scrub up grease spots on pans or stoves. Just throw it away when you're through... no more stained dishcloths.

Dust furniture and floors with a used dryer sheet. It will pick up dust and pet hairs.

Use one anywhere that static elecrtricity is a problem: TV screens, automobile dashboards, hair brushes and combs, etc.

Sew a few stitches through a used dryer sheet with your needle and thread to keep the thread from tangling due to static cling.

Throw one in the bottom of the laundry hamper to keep down dirty clothes odors.

A used dryer sheet will remove water and soap spots quickly from mirrors and chrome and leave a shine behind.

Make flowers for Mom!

A new dryer sheet tucked into your belt or waistband is supposed to repel mosquitoes and other flying insects. (How about a big dryer sheet bouquet for the patio?)

"They" say that dryer sheets will remove soap scum from shower stalls and bathtubs. I haven't tried it, but if you have some on hand, it would be worth a try.

Place one under a pet's food bowl. Ants will not crawl across it to get at pet food.

Tuck dryer sheets into the hedges around your pool to keep mosquitoes and other biting bugs at bay.

Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet
of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

If you keep your brushes clean, your hair will stay cleaner longer too. Fill a container with warm water. Add two dryer sheets and stir. Then, add your hairbrushes and combs. Let them soak for a couple of hours. Build up from hairspray and other hair products will come right off. Rinse and allow to dry.

Some crafts I found using dryer sheets:

- Dryer Sheet Butterflies
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/kids/dryer-sheet-butterflies.shtml

- Dryer Sheet Flowers
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/mothers-day/dryer-sheet-flowers.shtml

- Dryer Sheets To Help With Quilting
http://homeparents.about.com/od/crafts/qt/quilting.htm

- Dryer Sheet Home-Made Cards
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/paper/msg0822131526601.html?10

- Dryer Sheet Halloween Ghosts
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/spooky_window_ghosts.htm

My personal favourite is definitely rubbing a sheet on my head to get rid of static in my hair. It flattens it and makes it smooth again, as well as giving me a nice maternal scent. *grins*

Answer 3

Bottom of the hamper to keep the diryt laundry from smelling

Try Melaluca dryer sheets, made of natural melaluca and not so many chemicals. I find it smells better too

Answer 4

When it is Winter time I put a dryer sheet in the register so when the heat comes on it makes the house smell really good.

You could always put one in the car vent as well and it makes your car smell really good.

Answer 5

You can rub dryer sheets on you to keep bugs away. I like to put them in my sock drawers too just to keep things smelling fresh.

Answer 6

i use the dryer sheets in my dressers too to keep everything fresh in there and in the closet with the bedding that isnt being used.....u can use them basically anywhere you want when u want to keep something smellling laundry fresh

Answer 7

It has been said to keep bees away. Whether that is a fact or not, I do not know, but I carry one around with me now anyway, just in case. Yeah, I'm paranoid about bees!

Answer 8

put them in sports bags(in use and when storing)
put them under the seats of cars
put them in luggage when storing
put them in purses when storing
put them under the liner in a cat box
put them in linen closets

Answer 9

Fragrant sanitary napkins.

Answer 10

I have heard if you rub it own your dog it will keep fleas away and also on you to keep bugs away.