Dryer Sheets Aren’t Just for Drying

How do you use dryer sheets? Let me count the ways…

1. Collect pet hair
   Before the hair sheds, rub the pet with a dyer sheet. All the lose hairs will stick.
2. Dusting
   Used dryer sheets are great for dusting ceiling fans, tables, or any other surface with dust. They are a lot cheaper than conventional dusters and brands such as Swiffer® .
3. Prevent musty suitcases
   Place a dryer sheet inside an empty suitcase before storing.
4. Mosquito repellent
   Attach a dryer sheet to your belt or clothes when going outdoors. A lot cheaper than the conventional
5. Clean baked-on food from a cooking pan
   Place a used dryer sheet in the pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean.
6. Prevent dust settlement due to static electricity
   Wipe areas with static electricity such as monitors and television screens with dryer sheets. This will lessen the amount of dust clinging.
7. Remove soap scum from showers, tubs, and tiles
   Clean with a used dryer sheet.
8. Air freshener
   Place a dryer sheet in the area where air needs to be freshened. (In closet, in a car)
9. Prevent sewing threads from tangling
   Slide a threaded needle through a dryer sheet to eliminate the static on the thread before sewing.
10. Collect sawdust from drilling or sandpapering
    A used dryer sheet will collect sawdust like sticky tape.
11. Deodorize shoes, boots, and other footwear
    Place a dryer sheet in your shoes or sneakers.
12. Deodorize garbage bins
    Place a dryer sheet at the bottom of the garbage bin..
13. Deodorize dirty laundry
    Place a dryer sheet at the bottom of a laundry bin.