TIP: Make your Dryer sheets last longer

Here are a few tips on now to make your box of dryer sheets last longer.

Tip 1: Cut them in half, there is plenty of use out of one so you can cut them in half and still have them work just as good. (thanks Amy)

Tip 2: Keep the dryer sheets and put a few used once together and they work just as good as one.

When you find a great deal on Dryer sheets make them last

There are tons of things non laundry related that you can do with dryer sheets:

Tips for used dryer sheets:

• Rub across clean mini blinds to reduce dust build-up.
• Lightly wipe over a TV screen to eliminate static-cling.
• Clean soap scum off shower doors.
• Use it to clean up flour, talcom powder, and other messes such as these.
• Remove pet hair from your clothing by rubbing a used dryer sheet on them. works great on furniture too.
  
• Keep dust off glass computer screen or TV screens just by wiping it clean.
• Did you purchase some old, musty books at a garage sale or thrift shop? Make them smell good again! Simply place the books in a sealed plastic bag with a used dryer sheet. Allow the bag to sit undisturbed for a day or two, then remove the contents. The musty smell will be gone! (thanks apartment therapy)
• Do you have a smelly closet or car, place a used dryer sheet and poof a few days later the smell is gone.
• Are your scissors not cutting as smooth as they should? Wipe the blades clean with a used dryer sheet to remedy this problem. (thanks apartment therapy)
• Used dryer sheets make great little cloths for quick shine ups in the bathroom and kitchen too. Just use one on each of your chrome faucets and see how brightly they shine! (thanks apartment therapy)

Tips for new dryer sheets:

• Place in a drawer or closet to keep clothes smelling fresh.
• Put on inside a sweater or garment bag to keep stored clothes from getting musty.
• Insert a dryer sheet in each shoe at night to help eliminate odors.
• Run a sheet over thread when you are doing a sewing project, it won't get tangled up so easily.
• Got a problem with mice? Find where they are entering your house and stuff the hole shut with a used sheet. Mice won't chew through the smelly material. (thanks apartment therapy)
• Repel mosquitoes with one of these sheets. Put it in your pocket or belt loop. The smell keeps them away.
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thanks wisegeek