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Feel guilty buying dryer sheets thinking theres only one use for them?
Im here to tell you there are so many uniqueways to use dryer sheetsto improve your life!
This list uses both new and already used sheets.
Reusing dryer sheets once used is very eco-friendly and, not to mention, cost-effective!
Here are two of my favorite dryer sheets I regularly use for everyday life.
One is my old standby, and the other is a newer eco-friendly brand that does just as well.
The first isthis standard packIve used for most of my life.
The second isthis more eco-friendly packI picked up just recently and really loved!
Keep Your Scissors Sharp
Do you want to keep your scissors as sharp as the day you bought them?
Rub the blades down with a used dryer sheet between uses to keep them like new.
Help Your Clothes Smell Fresh
Keep your laundry clothes fresh by leaving a dryer sheet in your drawers.
I like to put them inthese bags, so its harder to lose them in the drawers.
Refill the bags with new sheets once the old ones have lost their scent.
I like to hang them in closets, too, to keep everything smelling sweet!
Anything that needs dusting, tooshelves, floors, lamps, and more!
Clean Your Pots and Pans
Stubbornly dirty pots or pans get magically cleaned with this hack!
Remove the dryer sheet and drain the water.
Clean and rinse like usual to reveal extra shiny pans.
Clean Your Paint Brushes
You all know I paint oftenthis is how I usually clean my brushes!
Pull them out, dry them regularly, and clean up the tub when done soaking.
Rub Off Deodorant Streaks
Its such a lifesaver for any deodorant user, especially those new users.
Ive shared this with my kiddos as they near ever closer to the time frame.
Its as simple as putting a little elbow grease on it to erase the marks.
double-check to dispose of it properly in the garbage after finishing cleaning the bowl.
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Make Your Car Smell Better
Need a little extra scent boost in your car for a fresh feeling?
Add a dryer sheet or two under the seatsindiscreetly problem solved!
My method to keep this habit under control is when I want to add new ones.
I first fish out the old ones.
This way, I dont suddenly have an explosion of dryer sheets popping out from under my seats.
Let sit for a couple of hours or overnight and rinse and dry once done for a clean brush.
Clean Baseboards
A specific place where dryer sheets work great for dusting or spot cleaning is your baseboards!
Spray prior on any hard stains and then rub away with a dryer sheet or sheets.
Wipe a sheet across them once a monthtop to bottom.
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Or Ill do it when I need a mood boost.
If you enjoyed this smell hack, theseways to freshen up a smelly bathroomwill wow you!
That way, when youre packing next, there wont be any old smells seeping into your clothes.
Always toss the old sheets, too, when no longer scented.
Wet one the next time you want to clean your faucets or other accessoriestoasters, kettles, etc.
for that extra sparkle youre looking for to elevate your space.
Ive even used dryer sheets on my clothing and coats!
Clean Oven Racks
What is the easiest way to clean your oven racks?
The following day wipe everything down with ease for sparkling like new racks.
Add them back into your oven for a whole new life.
Im also sharing this one early with my children!
If we can avoid smelly shoes upfront, I consider it a big win in my book!
The oils will help give it a protective layer to stay clean for longer.
Do this on a regular basis to cut down on your cleaning time in the bathroom.
Wipe the whole thing down for it to stay cleaner longer.
I like to wipe the TV and the blinds on the same day for two reasons.
So, a great hack I like to do is when the sheets come out from the dryer.
They may not be warm when I put them onto the bed, but they smell great!
Remove Soap Scum
In the same way, dryer sheets prevent soap scum.
They also can clean the scum off the walls.
Wet a dryer sheet or two and take them to the problem area, and scrub.
A little elbow grease will get the job done; no heavy-duty cleaner is necessary.
If this hack was helpful, you must see these frugalways to use dish soap.
Take a new or used dryer sheet, wet it, and spot-clean the windshield and bumper.
Hose everything down, and dirt, bugs, and everything will rinse right off!
Add an old candlestick into a bucketlike this onewith hot water and a dryer sheet.
After an hour, pull out the sheet to spot-clean your stubborn wax stains.
Simply just wipe over the top with a bit of pressure to pull them off.
Swipe the sheet across the agreeable part to tame it for the next couple hours.
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