Published August 19, 2021
Brand New Uses for Your Dryer Sheets
Chances are, you have a box of dryer sheets in your laundry room. You know they work well for laundry, but they also have countless other genius uses around the house.
This guide has some great ideas that will make your life easier! Take a look, and let us know where you use these little sheets in your own home!
Use to Ward Off Mice- Dryer sheets (specifically the Bounce brand) are known for working wonders to repel mice. Place them in a handful of locations where you struggle with mice issues. The ingredients in the sheets will work to keep the mice out of your home.
To Clean Baseboards- The nature of dryer sheets makes them great at collecting dust and debris. Swipe over your baseboards for a quick cleaning solution that leaves behind a pleasant smell.
A Sweeper Cloth Alternative- Those sweepers with the disposable pads are great at cleaning up around the house. The only problem is when you find yourself out of those disposable pads. Dryer sheets to the rescue! Simply use a dryer sheet in place to gather dust around your home.
Soak off Baked on Oven Grates- This one of the most clever uses for these handy products. A couple of dryer sheets, some dish soap, and hot water can make baked on grease melt away overnight. Soak the grates in a bathtub with the above ingredients overnight then wipe away the mess!
A Way to Wipe Away Pet Hair- Upholstered surfaces can trap so much pet hair. Use a dryer sheet to wipe down fluffy’s fur from your sofa.
Clean Your Car With Ease- Stuck on bugs and sap can be a pain to remove. The ingredients in dryer sheets can clean them up without a lot of elbow grease.
For Shiny Chrome Surfaces- This is another surprising use you have to see to believe! The ingredients in a dryer sheet can work well to shine the reflective surface of chrome accents in your kitchen and bathroom.
Remove Spots from Shower Doors- Tired of those unsightly water spots on your glass shower door? Wash the surface with a dryer sheet to see them magically disappear.
To Repel Mosquitos- Again, Bounce dryer sheets work best for this job. The scents in these sheets can work well tucked into a pocket to repel backyard mosquitos during the warm weather months.
Clean Residue From Hot Tools- Your curling iron, straightener, and clothes iron can all get gunky buildup. Swipe them with a dryer sheet to melt away these yucky built up areas.
As a Delicate Packing Material- Save your used dryer sheets to use as packing material for delicate items. They make a great reusable option for packing up holiday ornaments or small knick knacks before a move. The left behind scent is an added bonus for items that stay packed away for months at a time.
Calm a Pet During Storms- Does your beloved pet get nervous during storms? An unscented dryer sheet will work wonders. Simply pet your pup with an unscented dryer sheet and help to calm them down with this fascinating tip.
As a Super Cheap Air Freshener for All the Things- The compact sheet nature of a dryer sheet makes for easy stuffing into purses, shoes, under mattresses, behind couch cushions, and countless other places. Try using thes in pace of air fresheners in your home.
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