can't find..how to make fabric softner sheet for dryer
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Denim Deb
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I don't use fabric softener either. And more often than not, I don't use the dryer.
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Wool dryer balls. They last forever!
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My mom has been using her drier balls for 5 years and they still look good. I bought some "WOOLIES" brand ones and they are 1 year old and look brand new.
ALSO, I find adding distilled white vinegar to your rinse cycle helps a little with the static. It freshens the laundry also, gets rid of all the lingering body odor.
My front load drier has a button for static control, which helps also.
DH still needs me to use drier sheets for his work shirts though, he wears polo/golf shirts to work. I think they are polyester? He wears undershirts and if we don't drier sheet his work shirts the static cling is horrible! But the work shirts are the only thing that really needs the drier sheets.
ALSO, I find adding distilled white vinegar to your rinse cycle helps a little with the static. It freshens the laundry also, gets rid of all the lingering body odor.
My front load drier has a button for static control, which helps also.
DH still needs me to use drier sheets for his work shirts though, he wears polo/golf shirts to work. I think they are polyester? He wears undershirts and if we don't drier sheet his work shirts the static cling is horrible! But the work shirts are the only thing that really needs the drier sheets.
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DH has nightmares of his mom drying laundry outside and having to wear stiff/scratchy clothes, so that is a no-go for his laundry. My mom always ironed everything - sheets, shirts, pants, underwear - everything. I learned to iron on my Dads underwear - boxers, no tighty-whitey's. lol
Yah, most of his shirts are synthetic of some kind. My work shirts are about 3/4 synthetic and the rest are cotton. Only DHs work shirts get the dryer sheets; so I don't care, its not my clothes.
Yah, most of his shirts are synthetic of some kind. My work shirts are about 3/4 synthetic and the rest are cotton. Only DHs work shirts get the dryer sheets; so I don't care, its not my clothes.
Beekissed
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Would you consider not using anything at all? I haven't used dryer sheets for nigh on 8 yrs now...I've found that the homemade detergent doesn't leave the clothes stiff like other detergents, nor is there any static when using the homemade detergent. The clothes come out smelling like cloth...just cloth. Nothing else.
Another way to get softer clothes is to place white vinegar in the rinse water or to use dryer balls.
Sorry I couldn't help about the other thingy...hadn't heard of it.
Another way to get softer clothes is to place white vinegar in the rinse water or to use dryer balls.
Sorry I couldn't help about the other thingy...hadn't heard of it.
frustratedearthmother
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I agree with Bee - but if you can't do without - here's a link to some all natural fabric softener and/or softener sheets.
http://www.healthycastles.com/2012/03/21/homemade-all-natural-dryer-sheet-alternatives/
http://www.healthycastles.com/2012/03/21/homemade-all-natural-dryer-sheet-alternatives/
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I agree with using white vinegar in the wash to help soften clothes or making dyer balls that last forever! I have also read that some people have balled up Tin foil and thrown them in the dryer to reduce static and shorten drying time tho I haven't done this.dyer balls work great and are simple to make 
http://home.howstuffworks.com/dryer-sheets3.htm
http://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls/
http://home.howstuffworks.com/dryer-sheets3.htm
http://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls/
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Most of our clothes are cotton so they don't need the dryer sheets for anti static. I only use one with the socks, so a box lasts forever. I love vinegar in the rinse. Helps with any odors as well.
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Most of the time, I'm back to some kind of fabric softener. DH had an accident years ago that left him with NO sense of smell except for some things...like orange, peppermint, cucumber, watermelon and vinegar. Makes no sense, huh.
Anyway, I have used the 1 cup of cheapo hair conditioner plus 1/1/2 cup white vinegar and 2-3 cups of water. Works pretty good. If you want to use it like a sheet, just add a bit to a designated washcloth and throw it in the dryer. I have also used it very diluted (one part homemade softener and 5 - 6 parts water) in a spray bottle and lightly misted clothes that were already hanging (works well to remove wrinkles).
The side benefit of keeping some of this diluted mix in a spray bottle is that you can mist your dust cloth - picks up dust AND leaves it with an antistatic effect. I did the side by side thing on a table and after two or three days, there still was no dust on the diluted fabric softener side whereas the other side had a definite film of dust.
Anyway, I have used the 1 cup of cheapo hair conditioner plus 1/1/2 cup white vinegar and 2-3 cups of water. Works pretty good. If you want to use it like a sheet, just add a bit to a designated washcloth and throw it in the dryer. I have also used it very diluted (one part homemade softener and 5 - 6 parts water) in a spray bottle and lightly misted clothes that were already hanging (works well to remove wrinkles).
The side benefit of keeping some of this diluted mix in a spray bottle is that you can mist your dust cloth - picks up dust AND leaves it with an antistatic effect. I did the side by side thing on a table and after two or three days, there still was no dust on the diluted fabric softener side whereas the other side had a definite film of dust.
