There are so many great ways to save money and cut costs on laundry.
One simple way is to cut your dryer sheets in half….
Now I know several of you are already doing this little trick, but for those of you that aren’t… you may just want to give it a try!
It just takes a minute to cut them in half, and the box will last twice as long! Once I’ve cut them, I just insert them back into the box, like this…
I’ve been doing this for many years, and love how long 1 box of dryer sheets can last. {I even sometimes use the half sheets twice!}
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I love the dryer balls! Have you seen them on tv? We found pink and purple ones at Ross for around $7. They go in the dryer with your clothes and really do make them soft. I noticed a difference especially in the towels! They are inexpensive and long lasting so they are cheaper than dryer sheets ans more eco friendly!
I use dryer balls, too. First I got the ones as seen on TV, and then I ordered some wool dryer balls on Etsy. They seem to work really well, and there are only a few loads that I still use dryer sheets for. 1/2 sheets would probably work just fine for that – just enough to cut the static.
I air dry clothes and we even have a line in the basement for the winter months.
We do laundry after 8 p.m. Our electric bill is typically $71-$77 per month.
Thanks for the tip! And I am going to keep my eyes out for the dryer balls
I have a wooden drying rack I use in the winter, which holds a complete load of clothes. In the summer, I hang clothes outside. I use cold water in the washer, and I use only half as much fabric softener and dilute it with water which seems to work as well. Seldom use our dryer, unless I need something in a hurry or am washing sheets or blankets in the winter.
Another great thing is reusable dryer sheets!
http://www.chartreuseproducts.com/dryersheets.html
They each last 500 loads (so much $$ saved!), are free of chemicals, fragrances and allergens!
Thank you for all of these tips! I usually use liquid fabric softener and I hadn't thought about these tips. I appreciate them!
We started using dryer balls when we began using cloth diapers (which saves a TON of money). We now use them for all of our laundry as they separate the clothes which makes them dry faster. We also have an auto-moisture setting which automatically shuts the dryer off when the clothes are dry. Both methods save on electricity. We also use only half of the laundry detergent and liquid fabric softener as suggested by the manufacturer.
I am another vote for the dryer balls….more economical and no chemicals!!!
I also cut up my Brillo since I only use them once in a while and you really only need 1/4 of one to clean a pan. I cut the entire box up when I purchase them and a box can last me 6 months plus!
Joyce
Great idea… We've been saving money on dryer sheets by making do without them. But, recently I found a deal and got a box for free and I'm LOVING the difference that they make! So, I did some research and decided to start making me own once this box is gone:
Saving Money on Dryer Sheets
Great idea! I have never thought of that as a way to make them last longer.
I don't use them, which makes it even cheaper!!!
I don't have a problem with static, so why bother.
I add 1/4 c. white vinegar to the washer in a Downy ball and that does the job for me, for WAY cheaper than sheets.
I've also seen people use felted wool balls in place of the PVC version in the dryer. I'll have to give that a try.
I love this trick. There's only one problem. It only works for me about half the time. I find in the dead of winter when the static is at its worst, 1/2 sheet just doesn't cut the static. December, January & February I have to use a whole sheet. By March there should be enough humidity back in the air that this will work (again).
what a great trick thanks for sharing
As for the dryer sheets that have already been used, I re-use them to pick up hair and dust from the bathroom floors. Works just like a Swiffer.
I was given a box of 200 dryer sheets and I have always tore them in half because that’s what my mom does. Two years later… I still have half of the box left!