Comments on: How to Save Money on Dryer Sheets…

By: Debi

Debi — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:37:37 +0000

If you wash the dryer sheets, they work great at taking off nail polish. You could probably use them without washing, but I would rather be safe when applying polish. My manicurist does this and it is alot easier and faster!

By: BELINDA GREGORY

BELINDA GREGORY — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:24:27 +0000

the rate they charge for electricity is cheaper at night!! i do laundry at night as well!!

By: angie

angie — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:54 +0000

what does drying after 8 pm have to do with your bill?

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:51:12 +0000

You can use the regular homemade laundry detergent recipes. The homemade stuff doesn’t sud as much (hardly at all, actually!) which is the problem with the store bought non-he stuff.

By: Regina

Regina — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:41:27 +0000

I was wondering if anyone has a Receipe for HE laundry soap? We have a front load washer and the regular soaps suds too much and can damage it . Thanks for any help

By: Mama Jane

Mama Jane — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:21:01 +0000

just a little note here: I use a cotton towel instead of a blanket. it really speeds the drying up imho.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:11:56 +0000

What kind of fabric is the small blanket? Cotton? Wool?

By: nickie

nickie — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:15:59 +0000

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.

By: Emileigh Buchinger

Emileigh Buchinger — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:39:04 +0000

oh great tip…thanks a ton!

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:31:31 +0000

I have purchased two different sets of dryer balls from the stores. The first was the “as seen on TV” pair, they have been working great. The second pair was from Target… while they do work great I have noticed that on they are leaving marks on my sheets. I would advise not using them on fabrics that are more delicate/prone to stretching.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:24:47 +0000

We do do not use laundry soap, bleach or hot water for washing our laundry. We have a laundry Pure Unit! Check out this link to see results of a test done by Fox News 13, Tampa Bay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIU2hOm4uhY

By: Delores

Delores — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:39:21 +0000

I do not cut the dryer sheets in half but I do continue to use them several times over. They are good for a lot of loads before getting worn. I rarely buy dryer sheets.

By: Patti

Patti — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:48:02 +0000

I think it’s amazing that a used dryer sheet can remove dried on foods from dishes/pans. I’ll have to try that one. I’ve diluted my fabric softener over the years as well. It is very cost effective. I also throw a “clean” small blanket into the dryer. This just helps speed up drying somehow. I read about it & then tried it. And, darned if it doesn’t work. These are all great ideas.

By: Geneva

Geneva — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:16:21 +0000

I have cut the dryer sheets in half, also. It works just as good!
Also, a tip for your used dryer sheets: save them to soak dirty pots, baking pans, and dried-on food off of dishes. Just put one in a dirty, sticky pot and add warm water. Let it soak a little while, then use the sheet to scrub around inside of pot. the dried stuck on food comes right off! Try it…you’ll be amazed!

By: Mary McMillan

Mary McMillan — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:47:19 +0000

thanks for the cost cutting tips !

By: mary ann

mary ann — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:25:45 +0000

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

By: Beth Feeney

Beth Feeney — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:34:05 +0000

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! :>)

By: Krista Carter

Krista Carter — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:47:52 +0000

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?

By: Sterling Rose

Sterling Rose — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:25:42 +0000

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.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:25:18 +0000

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.

By: Karena

Karena — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:35:34 +0000

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

By: Susanne

Susanne — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:09:02 +0000

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.

By: Beth Feeney

Beth Feeney — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:58:03 +0000

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. :>)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:56:08 +0000

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!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:49:47 +0000

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.

By: shopannies

shopannies — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:18:23 +0000

what a great trick thanks for sharing

By: thesavedquarter

thesavedquarter — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:46:32 +0000

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.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:24:29 +0000

Great idea! I have never thought of that as a way to make them last longer.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:38:39 +0000

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

By: The Shindels

The Shindels — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:09:17 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:28:05 +0000

Thank you for all of these tips! I usually use liquid fabric softener and I hadn't thought about these tips. I appreciate them!

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:54:55 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:36:21 +0000

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.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:20:36 +0000

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.