Dryer Sheets
The dryer sheets that I buy, usually come folded into thirds. When I open the box, instead of using an entire sheet, I cut each sheet into strips of three right along the natural seam.
I’ve found that a third of a dryer sheet works just as well as a whole dryer sheet. It works for me, and it saves money.
I paid $1.00 for the box that I have now. The box holds 50 sheets. If I use 1 sheet per load costs me .02 a sheet and give me 50 uses. When I cut the sheets into thirds I get 150 uses for less than a penny (.006) per sheet. But don’t take my word for it…try it for yourself.
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November 28th, 2007
Eartmommy…I also use (used) dryer sheets on my carpet. On the way unpstairs from the laundry room I wipe the used dryer sheet on the stair steps by the front door because the sheet smells so good. I don’t know if anyone notices when they come in.
I will also begin saving the used sheets for dusting. Thanks
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November 28th, 2007
I do the same, although I was 1/2 cutting. I am going to try 1/3.
Also, when they are used up I find they are great for dusting. I dampen the used one just slightly (just a light misting) and use them to dust shelves, end tables and the like. Not only do they pick up dust, but they usually make the room smell nice too.
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November 28th, 2007
Wow…I didn’t know this. I do use half of a sheet in a small load but it’s good to know I can cut them in thirds for any size load.
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November 28th, 2007
I cut mine in half… hadn’t thought about doing it in thirds! Great tip!
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November 28th, 2007
shucks. They don’t sell dryer sheets where I live. However I only use half of the fabric softner liquid per cap and it works well too. Thanks for the tip!
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November 28th, 2007
I cut my dryer sheets too. Most loads don’t require a whole one.
Brenda
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