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Frugal Family: Make The Most Of Dryer Sheets

They're not just for the laundry.

You can skip on dryer sheets by using a fabric softener in the wash or ball of aluminum foil in the dryer, or by just skipping the dryer altogether. But, if you do use dryer sheets, are you getting your money’s worth?

First, some people suggest cutting the sheets in half -- they work just as well and you get twice as much for your money. This will also clean your scissors, keeping them cutting smooth.

Then, once you’re done with the dryer, use the sheets elsewhere in your home:

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  • Clean your iron. While it’s set on low, iron over a dryer sheet until the residue disappears.
  • Wipe away pet hair from furniture and clothing.
  • Freshen up pets when they come back indoors from the rain; rub the sheets on them. 
  • Keep your camper smelling fresh by leaving a few sheets inside. And keep the mice out by stuffing sheets into any places where mice could enter (where hoses go in/out); they won’t chew through the material.
  • Dampen, and scrub away soap scum on shower doors. 
  • Keep bugs away by tucking a dryer sheet under your hat or in the pocket of your pants while you're outside. (My father-in-law swears by this.)
  • Dust wooden furniture.
  • Clean the floor.
  • Prevent tangles while sewing; run a threaded needle through a sheet before you begin stitching.

and both have Bounce 80 count dryer sheets for $3.99 this week. 

Your best bet is probably  though. Weis currently has Arm and Hammer Dryer sheets on sale (buy one get one free) with your preferred shoppers card. That’s 200 sheets for the price of 100, and if you cut them in half, that’s 400 loads of wash that can be dried and numerous other chores that can be done around your home.

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