It was my granddaughters 3rd birthday this weekend, and I had so much fun visiting with her. After her ‘party’ we headed over to the beach for the day. The beach..my favorite place, and it didn’t disappoint me! We had so much fun playing in the sand, building sand castles and jumping over the waves.
What does this have with dryer sheets? Well, nothing really, I just wanted to share my weekend with you!!
Dryer sheets are great in the dryer. They remove static clean, helps with the wrinkles, and makes your clothes smell clean and fresh. But, did you know there are several creative ways to use them too? They are not just for your clothes!
Toilet Paper Roll
A sneaky way to keep the bathroom smelling fresh is to fold up a dryer sheet and stuff it inside the cardboard toilet paper roll. Every time someone spins the roll, the scent is dispersed!
Bugs On Your Car
A wet dryer sheet works well to remove bugs stuck to your windshield and the front grille of your vehicle.
Chrome
Just as great on cleaning the chrome on your car, you can gently buff off water spots on chrome surfaces with a slightly dampened used dryer sheet
Kirsten Hinte/Shutterstock
Smelly Books
If you’re not a fan of that old-book (musty) smell, dust them off with a dryer sheet. If the book isn’t a treasured antique, you can use a new dryer sheet as a bookmark or just place a sheet inside the cover to keep the book smelling sweet.
Floor Dusting Cloths
Company is coming and you’re all out of disposable floor dusting pads. Oh, no! Solution? Grab a used dryer sheet, install it on the sweeper and say goodbye to those dust bunnies.
Shop Dusters
You can see much more clearly when you’re sawing and sanding if you first rub your plastic safety glasses and face shields with a used fabric softener sheet. The exact physics is a matter of discussion, but this makes wood dust a lot less clingy. The key is to use a sheet that’s been through a drying cycle. It’ll be gentler and less laden with softener. Thanks to Travis Larson for this demystifying tip.
Maridav/Shutterstock
Camping Gear
To ward off unpleasant odors, tuck several dryer sheets in with your sleeping bag, tent and hiking boots before you store them.
Hannamariah/Shutterstock
Dust
Because dryer sheets are all about eliminating static cling, used ones work very well as dust cloths, especially on electronics and mini blinds.
Keep Your Linens Fresh
When you fold sheets and pillowcases, tuck a new dryer sheet in between the folds and your sheets and pillowcases will be lightly scented when you put them on your bed.
Gym Bags
Damp (sweaty) workout gear and clothes can make a gym bag really stink. Put dryer sheets in your gym bag to absorb foul odors and keep your bag (and your workout gear) smelling fresh.
Freshen Shoes and Boots
If you (or someone who lives with you) has sweaty feet, get in the habit of placing dryer sheets into shoes and boots when they’re not being worn. This helps keep your closet or under-bed shoe storage box fresh.
Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock
Garbage Cans
If your garbage can has a lingering, unpleasant scent, line it with dryer sheets. The sheets absorb odors (and leaks).
Sattalat phukkum/Shutterstock
Burned-On Foods
Getting burnt food off cookware is no easy feat. But here’s a clever trick: put a new dryer sheet at the bottom of the dirty pan, add water and let it soak overnight. The next day, wipe out the pan and you’re good to go.
Gidget & Diesel – courtesy of mommy
Pet Hair
We love our pets but dealing with pet hair is tedious. If you see clumps of unshed hair on your pet, use a dryer sheet to gently remove them and avoid the mess altogether. If you see hair on the floor, a used dryer sheet works well to dust and grab the whole mess.
Voyagerix/Shutterstock
Static
Annoyed by static cling in your hair and clothes? Gently rub a dryer sheet over your hair and clothes to calm down that irritating cling.
Oak_stockphoto/Shutterstock
Air Vents and Fans
To freshen indoor air, place a dryer sheet inside your cold air return vent or allow air from a box fan to flow through a dryer sheet.
Sand
Remove beach sand from your skin easily with a quick wipe with a dryer sheet. Baby powder also works well to remove sand. This really came in handy at the beach yesterday. Also my lint from the dryer started our bonfire!
Sticky Stuff
Tree sap is notoriously sticky and difficult to remove, but the solution to freeing yourself of this nuisance is actually in your laundry room. Remove sap more easily with dryer sheets than with normal wipes.
Protecting Delicate Objects
Save used dryer sheets and use them to wrap up seasonal décor for storage. The sheets protect fragile items and keep the contents of the storage box smelling fresh.
So, any of these ideas inspire you?
Like this:
Like Loading...
Related
Published by kelleysdiy
I love creating new ideas. And now that I am happily retired, I have lots more time to create them! Whether its crafts for decorating my home, or up cycling items I find at garage sales, thrift stores, and even on the curb, and turning them into something wonderful.
The creative juices flowing in my head are almost always in overdrive....so many ideas! I love sharing my new ideas with all of you! So please follow me and let me know how I'm doing! I hope I can inspire you.....and if I do....send me a pic. I would love to see your creation.
View all posts by kelleysdiy
kelleysdiy 
These are some great tips! I really like the idea of using them between folded sheets that are stored, and for including with camping gear when storing it away. We use them in gym shoes consistently to help reduce the odor in those – and it works very well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So great in sneakers! My sons cleats….yuck! They are also great attached to your wastebasket and your laundry basket lids. Great in your kids gym lockers Tack one in smelly cabinets, and anywhere there is odors.
LikeLike
Isn’t that a great one. You know those space saver bags? I stick one in there when storing. I’m packing to move, so I am sticking them in every box and bin!
LikeLike
Great tips! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Forgot to mention that adorable little Granddaughter and cute birthday cake. Bet she had a great time at the beach with you. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much…you just made my heart smile 🤗😘 We had so much fun! She grabbed the ‘Hatchables’ off the cakes as soon as she saw them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She reminds me of my granddaughters. I have 10 grandchildren and 8 of them are blonde hair, blue-eyed girls. which is really nice because I had 3 sons. 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh how wonderful Robin! I would love bunches!!! Holidays at your home must be even more exciting when everyone gathers!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes they are! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ohhhh, how delightfully wonderful! With my surgery Thurs. I won’t see her for a bit. But I am making plans already for 3 weeks
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Robin…be sure to enter giveaway!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You truly never fail to amaze!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much!!!
LikeLike
😘
LikeLike
😉
LikeLike
She is so beautiful! Great tips too… thank you for sharing them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She is amazing! So much love, and so hard to be away from her ;(
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice to see that you hard a great time with her. I pray that your next visit will be really soon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ohh, I did Christy….she melts my heart!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Christy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure! Thank goodness for grandchildren!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great tips! It’s amazing how many places you can use dryer sheets to keep your items smelling fresh or to remove odors. I never thought about placing them in the musty used books I buy. Great tip, I am going to try it!
LikeLike
I knew some of these already but I a lot of them were new to me! Stuffing it in a toilet roll is genius. 🙂 And I’m going to try it with the pet hair on my kitchen floor.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How many doggies do you have.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My daughter is living with us again and has two doggies. One is a small poodle so no shedding but the other is a mix and sheds this fine hair that gets everywhere.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel for you…I have one doggie that doesn’t shed, and one that does too. He sleeps on the next pillow…I’m allergic to him…I get shots for allergy every month.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So many great ideas – I can really use this on my hair!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Starrcreative. Have you tried it yet on your hair? I use them when my skirts or dresses have that static cling, it really works and a lot cheaper than the spray!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I did this morning and it works great! As soon as it gets cold and dry here my hair stands on end and it drives me nuts – this is the best solution ever – thank you a million times over!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh honey, it is my pleasure truly! I am so glad you found a hack that works for you. Keep one in a plastic baggy, and slip in your purse….just in case!
LikeLike
All of these ideas are terrific, and I will put them to immediate use. Your granddaughter is such a cutie! I am glad to see Gidget and Diesel looking their adorable best.
LikeLike
Thank you so much…she is a real sweetie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are very welcome, darling.
LikeLike
🐱😘
LikeLike
Great ideas, Kelley!
LikeLike
I thank you so much Deb!
LikeLike
These are great tips – the toilet paper roll, garbage bag are great that I never thought of, but removing sand and sticky stuff – amazing!
LikeLike
Thank you so much!
LikeLike
Granddaughter = super adorable 🙂
LikeLike
Ohhh, thank you so much!❤️️🤗 I sure miss seeing her!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll have to try the dyer sheet in a burnt pan. That’s a new one to me. My husband burns pans frequently, though not the food. I haven’t figured that out yet. lol Thanks for the tip.
LikeLike
Youre welcome!!
LikeLike