10 Clever Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around Your Home
Dryer sheets are best known for softening clothes and reducing static, but their uses don’t have to stop in the laundry room.
Because they contain fabric-softening agents and fragrance, dryer sheets can be handy for freshening spaces and helping with a few everyday cleaning jobs.
1. Freshen Up Your Gym Bag
Gym bags can quickly develop unpleasant odors from sweaty clothes and shoes. Place a dryer sheet inside the bag to add a fresh scent between washes.
Replace it when the scent fades.
2. Remove Pet Hair From Furniture
Have pet hair stuck to your sofa or upholstered chairs? Rub a dry dryer sheet gently over the surface.
The sheet can help loosen and collect some loose hair, making it easier to clean up.
3. Freshen Shoes
Place a dryer sheet inside shoes overnight to help reduce unpleasant odors and leave behind a fresher scent.
Remove the sheets before wearing the shoes again.
4. Clean Dust From Blinds
Run a dry dryer sheet gently over window blinds. It can help pick up loose dust while leaving a light fresh scent.
5. Freshen Your Suitcase
Travel bags can develop a stale smell after being stored for a while. Place a dryer sheet inside an empty suitcase before storing it.
6. Keep Drawers Smelling Fresh
Put a dryer sheet inside a drawer or closet to add a pleasant fragrance to the space.
Avoid placing it directly against delicate clothing or materials that may react to the fragrance.
7. Freshen the Car
Place a dryer sheet in a safe spot such as a door pocket or cup holder to give your car a fresh scent.
Don’t place it where it could interfere with pedals, controls, or visibility.
8. Remove Dust From Electronics
A dry dryer sheet can sometimes help collect dust from surfaces such as the outside of a television stand or other household items.
Don’t use dryer sheets on screens or sensitive electronics unless the manufacturer specifically allows it.
9. Freshen the Trash Can
Place a dryer sheet underneath the trash-can liner to help mask unpleasant odors.
Replace it regularly.
10. Freshen Stored Linens
Tuck a dryer sheet into a linen closet or storage container to give towels and bedding a fresh scent while they’re stored.
