Homemade Dryer Sheets
I have just recently run out of my dryer sheets for doing laundry! I had a HUGE box of them, and then when a friend moved, she gave me her box too, and I don’t think I’ve bought dryer sheets in 3 years…! But, now it’s time to find another solution.
If you still have a box of dryer sheets, don’t throw them out, but I would suggest cutting them into thirds. You don’t really need the whole sheet for each load in the dryer. By doing this, they’ll last a lot longer!
If you are out, or will be out of dryer sheet soon, then I would recommend a couple of homemade recipes:
1.) I have heard that if you use fabric softener in your actual washing load, you shouldn’t really need dryer sheets. If that’s the route you’d like to take, then follow this recipe:
1 part vinegar, 1 part baking soda, 2 parts hot water. Place a pail large enough to hold double the amount of ingredients in the kitchen sink or bathtub. Mix the baking soda and water in the pail, stir until the powder is dissolved, then add the vinegar. Once the fizzing has stopped, you can pour the mixture into jars or another container to store. Use 1/4 cup per rinse cycle. Shake the bottle before pouring into your laundry!
2.) If you would prefer to make reusable dryer sheets, follow this recipe:
Mix equal parts of hair conditioner and water into a spray bottle. Spritz an old washcloth or piece of flannel until it’s a bit damp. Throw it in the dryer with your laundry and it will dry with them. This could be expensive if you’re using expensive hair conditioner, but I would recommend going to the dollar store and just buying a large bottle of the cheap stuff! Just smell it first to see if you like the scent.
Do you have any other tips?
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