Comments on: You Shouldn’t Use Fabric Softener on Towels

By: R

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:03:36 +0000

How about we stop poisoning ourselves and our familes with chemically treated paper? It doesn’t seem right to me, having HOT chemicals rubbing all over the items we wear, lay upon, wipe our dishes with… 24/7. Try an alternative. I’ve never purchased dryer sheets or fabric softener, but have recently started making my own wool dryer balls (with the purpose of speeding up dryer drying time). Turns out they do so and more – including softening and reducing static.

Best (Healthiful) Wishes.

R :)

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Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:01:18 +0000

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By: Elbyron

Elbyron — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:53:52 +0000

Another secret about dryer sheets: they repel insects! When travelling, I put a few in the suitcase to keep bugs away and it also helps keep your clothes smelling fresh. You can also attach one to the air conditioner or fan to act as an air freshener.

And another great use for these (can be done with used ones too) is to dust surfaces with them – but not the floor. The anti-static chemicals will make the surface more slippery and thus better able to repel dust.

By: Janec72

Janec72 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:04:34 +0000

I, too, have been caught in public with a dryer sheet stuck to my clothes (a sweater). I live in a dry climate, so dryer sheets are a necessity for reducing static cling (which does not explain why they stick to sweaters, I know).

Important safety tip: Dryer sheets can leave a waxy build-up on the lint filter of your clothes dryer! This reduces the effectiveness of the dryer, and can possibly lead to overheating of the appliance. Most modern dryers will shut themselves down if they overheat, but what if the temperature sensor has failed? An overheated dryer could be a fire hazard.

Try this simple test: take your lint filter and stick it under your sink faucet — does the water run through it, or does it bead up?

Solution: Once every 20 loads or so, take the lint filter out and stick it in your dishwasher! All clean! Stick it under a faucet, and the water will run clean through it. Of course, make sure it is completely dry before reinstalling in your dryer.

By: Damon

Damon — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:09:09 +0000

We bought a new washer and dryer set about a year ago….tossed fabric softeners at the same time. #1: I really don’t seem to miss whatever advantage they claim to offer short of my clothes SOMETIMES being stuck together when they are released from the dryer. #2: The dryer works better as the chemicals from the dryer sheets no longer clog the venting system. and #3: I havn’t been snickered at in public for having a little white sheet escaping my pant leg.
One cool secret; those sheets make a really cool ghetto fiberglass when combined with Crazy Glue!

By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:51:55 +0000

Mom knew about this? She never told me!

By: Mr. P

Mr. P — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:22:05 +0000

The funny thing is that while Chad referenced his mom AND Wikipedia as two different sources, the truth is that his mom wrote the Wikipedia entry on Fabric Softener.

The More You Know.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:37:40 +0000

I agree!
Moms know a lot…

By: Gillian

Gillian — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:16:37 +0000

I LOVE that one of your sources is your mom!