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The Downside To Dryer Sheets

Fragrance and softening chemicals coating dryer sheets can irritate sensitive skin or sensitivities to fragrances. The coating can affect some fabrics. Towels can become less absorbent and some studies show it can make flame retardant treatments in kids' clothing less effective.

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If you still wish to use a dryer sheet, opt for scent-free dryer sheets that meet the requirements for the EPA's “safer choice” label. Keep in mind that even fragranced dryer sheets and laundry products that are labeled “green,” “eco-friendly, “all-natural,” or “organic” can release hazardous compounds.

Wool dryer balls offer a plethora of benefits over traditional dryer sheets. Firstly, they are chemical-free, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Secondly, they are eco-friendly, as they reduce drying time, save energy, and are made from a renewable resource.

Liquid fabric softeners are slightly preferable to dryer sheets, as the chemicals in dryer sheets get released into the air when they are heated up in the dryer and can pose a respiratory health risk to those both inside and outside the home.

The coating may make your towels feel nice, but it also makes them less absorbent. Avoid using dryer sheets when washing bath, kitchen, microfiber or cleaning towels or rags. If you have children, avoid washing their pajamas with dryer sheets.

Studies find that some dryer sheets do have characteristics that repel insects. However, the insects that are most likely to be repelled by dryer sheets are some mites, beetles, weevils and German co*ckroaches. Bounce dryer sheets are known to repel fungus gnats.

Do bounce dryer sheets go bad? ›

Dry dryer sheets do not ever expire or go bad. Pre-moistened dryer sheets can mildew or dry out. If they are mildewed, dispose of them. Dried-out sheets can be reactivated by adding a few tablespoons of water to the container.

While dryer sheets are believed by some experts to deter bedbugs due to their scent, they don't kill the bugs, even on contact – unless you were to squish a bug with the sheet, of course.

Some people prefer to use both because dryer sheets offer a consistent smell and no static cling. If you're not looking to change your current routine completely, add dryer balls when tackling bulkier items like winter wear and bedding.

Wool dryer balls offer a plethora of benefits over traditional dryer sheets. Firstly, they are chemical-free, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Secondly, they are eco-friendly, as they reduce drying time, save energy, and are made from a renewable resource.

Liquid fabric softeners are slightly preferable to dryer sheets, as the chemicals in dryer sheets get released into the air when they are heated up in the dryer and can pose a respiratory health risk to those both inside and outside the home.

Throwing in a dryer sheet helps reduce static cling and helps keep fabric feeling soft. But dryer sheets are single-use so if you toss one in the dryer every time you dry your clothes, it's going to add up quickly. An alternative to one-time-use sheets is purchasing a dryer ball.