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On the hunt for another simple way to cut costs and save money on laundry??
Here’s another little trick… 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… give it a try and see what you think!
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 one box of dryer sheets can last.
I even sometimes use the half sheets twice! 
Other thrifty options are to use reusable dryer sheets or dryer balls.
Don’t forget… you can save even more $$ by making Homemade Laundry Detergent and Homemade Fabric Softener!
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What are some of your favorite ways for saving money on laundry??
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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.
what does drying after 8 pm have to do with your bill?
the rate they charge for electricity is cheaper at night!! i do laundry at night as well!!
I did not know this either. So,is that true for all electric companies?
You will actually have to check with your electric company to see if they have the option. My plan is from noon to 7, there’s also one from 9 to 9. where the rate is higher between those hours but significantly lower after. It is a great way to save money with the electric bill.
It doesn’t make a difference where I live, but most cities it does make a difference.
We only use one shower as it is only my husband and myself, and we will use the second bathroom’s shower/tub by hanging a rod for clothes to dry. It doesn’t work for towels and jeans. Those go in the dryer.
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.
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 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! I have never thought of that as a way to make them last longer.
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.
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!
I have been making my own laundry detergent for over two years now and I will never go back. It has saved my family of six a ton of money. I also make my own dryers sheets. I take a third of a bottle of your favorite fabric softner and pour it into an empty gallon jug. (cleaned milk jug works great!) Fill the rest of the way with tap water and shake. Pour some into a small open plastic container. Take two new (plain cheap) sponges and cut them in half. Place cut sponges in softner mix and then pull one out, ringing it slightly and add to your dryer. These work great and you can just keep using the sponges again and again. :>)
oh great tip…thanks a ton!
I made a mixture of 2 cups of cheep suave hair conditioner and 4 cups of water. Pour the conditioner in a pot on low heat add water and pour it into any container you can seal I used an old icecream bucket, I bought a pack of 6 sponges and cut them in half throw them in the bucket and when you need a dryer sheet wring out excess liquid from one sponge so it isn’t dripping wet when it goes in the dryer and you can re use these over and over and the liquid mixture will last a long time I have laundry for 7 people and it works great to save money.
What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
I do this trick as well. I love it!
thanks for the idea never thought of it before, but awesome since there are 6 in our house I’m always looking for ways to save on laundry!
I was having problems with my softner dispenser in my washer constantly clogging. I called the store where it was purchased, and they told me that most fabric softeners are too thick to use without diluting. So, I now pour half of my softner into the leftover bottle, and then I fill the remainder of each bottle with hot water and shake. Now it lasts twice as long.
I have a question about the homemade dryer sheets commented by Beth Feeny. Doesnt the liquid fabric softner get on the clothes during the drying process? It sounds like an awesome idea just wanting more info before I try it
I use an old washcloth: pour just a small amount of liquid fabric softener on it and toss it in the dryer. It works fantastic! It’s way more economical than adding the liquid to the washing machine.
I have used tennis balls in the dryer which end up costing less than the dryer balls that I originally got advertised on TV. They last longer too. My other dryer balls from TV only lasted about a year & they cracked open.
When you use the vinegar instead of fabric softner, I have a he machine,do you just put it in the softner dispenser? Or with the soap?
I put 1/2 cup of vinegar in the softner dispenser on my front loader washer. The vinegar cuts the soap suds and soap scum on the clothes. I have been extremely happy using the vinegar as a softner for the past couple of years.
This is in answer to Karina’s Question. Yes, the diluted fabric softner gets on the clothes but it mostly evaporates as the clothes dry. I don’t use fabric softner in the wash, so the dryer is where it gets soft, static free and comes out fabulous. Because it is so diluted and you ring it before placing it in the dryer, not much gets on the clothes. I have been doing it for over two years and love it! Works great and for a fraction of the cost. Gotta love that! :>)
thank you much for all the helpful hints on dryer, and washer usage.
I like to clean my dryer filter off with a used dryer sheet, also wipe the TV screens and “presto no dust on the screen”. Thank you, very much,mary ann
thanks for the cost cutting tips !