Thanks.

posted on 9/8/2011 11:48:24 AM

I do the same thing to prevent all of the dust and lint from collecting in the dryer. My Mom taught me that years ago:)

posted on 6/9/2010 12:40:40 PM

Wendy, a great idea.  A really good tip for those who have asthma or COPD like myself.  It cuts down on the lint floating around in the air that would send us into a coughing spell.  Thank you!

posted on 5/25/2010 3:54:46 PM

I use them to wipe down the top of my dog when she comes in from the rain.

posted on 4/14/2010 11:42:22 PM

I do that too; it makes cleaning up less messy, and all the while reducing the fire hazard of letting the lint  stay in the dryer.

posted on 2/13/2010 1:45:05 PM

WOW.. I'm not the only one that thinks that i a good idea, i love do that to the dryer sheet, it does get all the lent.. and saves you from brushing the lent all over in the air.. lol

posted on 2/6/2010 3:21:58 PM

I have been doing this for a while. But didn't now about fire hazard. Thanks for tip. Will try and clean filter with dish detergent.

posted on 1/16/2010 8:42:44 PM

I have been doing the same thing for years. Great tip!  Fabric softener sheets are also an odor eater in your shoes.

posted on 1/12/2010 6:22:49 PM

I have been doing this for years.Works great.The lint doesn't fly all over the place.

posted on 1/12/2010 2:06:45 PM

OK - this may sound strange - but I have an old golf club in my broom closet - I use an old sock, that I dampen and put over the "head" of the golf club - then I go to town - cleaning moldings and those annoying floating dust strings that hang from the ceiling!!! - you can also clean the tops of ceiling fans!!!

posted on 1/12/2010 12:46:09 PM

HEllo - No this is not silly - I do the same!!!! Thank you

posted on 1/12/2010 12:43:29 PM

I have a "recycled" Kleenex box thumb tacked to my wall above the dryer. All the used dryer sheets go in there. I buy "no-name" brands at the dollar store (40 sheets) to a box. After they are used in the dryer - I "re-use" them for many things as mentioned (hair wispies - duster - suitcase freshners) but being a crafter have found that they are wonderful for backing on quilting projects and also embroidery where they just "tear away" after stitching!!!

posted on 1/11/2010 3:27:19 PM

Me too!

posted on 1/11/2010 5:44:14 AM

I think that would leave a coating on the screen that will repel lint rather than picking it up off your clothes and also makes the clothes take longer to dry if it gets build on it. I rinse my screen out to get that build up off on occasion and my clothes dry faster after I do that. 

posted on 1/8/2010 5:07:10 PM

For you all that live where there are love bugs:  Take a used dryer sheet and dampen it.  Works great to remove the splattered love bugs off your car without scratching the paint. 

posted on 1/5/2010 1:56:09 PM

Used dryer sheets work great for cleaning the gunk that builds up in your washer at the water line.  So easy to clean with this!

posted on 1/5/2010 1:53:28 PM

It's not silly-I do it to!!  I also use it to wipe the tops of the washer and dryer.  It gets all the excess lint and dust.  I also only use half a sheet per load.  It makes them go farther, but still does the trick!

posted on 1/5/2010 1:24:40 PM

My 6 year old told me that his teacher uses dryer sheets to clean off her dry erase board i tried it and it works better than anything I've tried before especially on the stuff thats been up there for awhile.

posted on 1/3/2010 3:14:29 PM

I agree with Heather and Jennifer. I, too, used to do this until I noticed the buildup on the screen; water wouldn't go through, and I couldn't scrub it off. I use a single paper towel to get my lint off; works great, lasts a long time (until it gets real soft and leaves its own lint behind!), and then I use it to wipe off the top of my dryer. Be careful with those sheets.

posted on 1/1/2010 11:12:49 PM

That's not silly!  I always do that.  It's much easier than trying to pick it off with your fingers...it all comes off at once.

posted on 12/31/2009 11:55:01 PM

I do that to.   Plus I use the drier sheet to dust with... Works Great

posted on 12/30/2009 11:16:50 PM

This works great for me too and it keeps that lint from flying around the room.  Otherwise I am in there sneezing!

posted on 12/29/2009 1:24:16 PM

The bounce dryer bar is not good for drying towels.  It affects the absorbency of your towels.  My Sears washing machine repair man told me to not use liquid fabric softener in the wash because it splashes up and messes up the spinners for the spin cycle.

posted on 12/24/2009 1:33:23 AM

when you swipe the dryer sheet to remove lint, you leave a residue that can start a fire.  You should scrub the lint trap often so water will run through.  I use a cheap scrubber.  If the water doesn't go through, it;s a fire hazzard.

posted on 12/24/2009 1:21:56 AM

not silly at all...I have been doing this for as long as I can remember! 

posted on 12/22/2009 5:21:27 PM

great tip!

posted on 12/22/2009 4:36:27 PM

I also have been told to use a toothbrush and dishwashing liquis 1 or 2 times a year to prevent the build up on the lint screen.

posted on 12/16/2009 8:34:25 AM

Me too!  I always wondered why they didn't just say to do that on the box as instructions.

posted on 12/16/2009 8:33:16 AM

A washer repairman told me that it is not safe to wipe the lint screen with a dryer sheet. He said a buildup can occur that could start a fire.

posted on 12/16/2009 8:01:27 AM

I would be worried about clogging the lint catcher doing that, which I've heard, and read above, can be a fire hazzard. Instead, I use them for cleaning / dusting. And I put a fresh sheet in my shoes when I have to pack them in a suitcase.

posted on 12/14/2009 10:49:35 PM

I do the same thing, too. It makes it so much easier when cleaning it out!

posted on 12/12/2009 9:02:06 AM

I do the same thing too! I've recently read that they (new ones) are good for wiping down the tv to prevent dust from collecting on the screen.

posted on 12/12/2009 12:28:51 AM

Well here is a tip, it sounds weird but it works. If you have a pan or pot that has baked on or burn on food, when you let it set with hot water and dish soap throw a used dryer sheet in with it. I know it sounds crazy but it really does work.

posted on 12/7/2009 2:29:56 PM

that is a great idea. i put the used 1's in my drawers. they give a wonderfull smell and get double usage.

posted on 12/6/2009 1:38:17 PM

I used to do that too, until I got the Bounce Drybar and I love that!!

posted on 12/4/2009 9:40:43 PM

I tried it and it really works I didn't have to fight that real fine lintThanks for sharing

posted on 12/4/2009 8:29:56 AM

I do that also, it really collects it all. I've also found it convenient to do when taking the clothes out of the dryer because it saves an extra trip to trash and from hunting down the sheet when you're folding the clothes. I've have also done as others have posted, used it to wipe done electronics. I found it leaves a nice shine on things.

posted on 12/2/2009 11:39:15 PM

I already knew that and it works great but did you also know you can use fabric sheets to clean your faucets thay dazzle when you are finished.

posted on 12/1/2009 11:20:39 PM

OMG! I do the same thing. Great minds think alike.

posted on 12/1/2009 7:44:03 PM

I use used dryer sheets for dusting and getting some cat hair off of clothes.

posted on 12/1/2009 5:23:21 PM

great tip-going to try it today! Thanks

posted on 12/1/2009 12:53:33 PM

Me too! Works like a charm!!!

posted on 11/28/2009 10:26:32 AM

Great tip!  Thanks.

posted on 11/28/2009 1:58:08 AM

I discovered that wonderful little trick too a year ago. It's so much easier.

posted on 11/27/2009 9:11:02 AM

I've been doing that for some time now, it works nicely and keeps lint from gathering all over floor.

posted on 11/25/2009 9:15:13 AM

This works great. I have also been doing this for quite a few years now. Thanks.

posted on 11/24/2009 7:17:45 PM

I have been doing this for years as well as using the sheet to wipe down the washer & dryer. Works great.

posted on 11/24/2009 5:54:26 PM

I do that too, But don't forget to wash your lint filter with soap and water to keep it working at its best. Dryers have been known to overheat from a lint filter that is clogged, try this test when you take your lint filter out run it under water, the water doesn't flow through now wash it and watch the difference now the water wil flow trhough like its supposed to.

posted on 11/24/2009 5:41:06 PM

I have been doing this as well.  It does work really good. 

posted on 11/24/2009 11:22:35 AM

Washing your car... Do you ever get those bugs on the front end of your car and have a hard time getting them off? I use a dryer sheet to help remove. Water the vehicle down, and then use the wet sheet to wash that hard to get off debris. I have also used it to help remove the tar from the roads that end up on the car from my tires.... I never wash my car without a dryer sheet now... Thanks for all the wonderful tips.

posted on 11/24/2009 8:12:07 AM

I do the same thing. I also clean the top of the dryer with them (some lint always seems to land there).

posted on 11/24/2009 3:53:46 AM

I do the same thing!

posted on 11/24/2009 12:28:05 AM

I am going to try this idea of using the dryer filter to clean the leant trap! It will certainly save our nails. What a neat idea :-)  Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!Kathy

posted on 11/22/2009 12:16:26 PM

Not silly, I do this too, and apparently so do alot of other people, however, I do have to agree that we must clean our lint filters several times a year.  Dryer sheets really do have lots of other uses as listed here!

posted on 11/22/2009 11:57:15 AM

I also do the same thing...

posted on 11/22/2009 10:04:26 AM

Dryer sheets aren't 'green.'  A GREENER idea is put vinegar in the rinse cycle. The vinegar-y smell goes away when clothes are dry. Nothing left to clean the lint but your hand. I dampen my fingertips and get it all.

posted on 11/21/2009 7:29:30 PM

I thought everyone did this!  It is just the natural thing to do and it works great.  If the fabric softener sheet makes it to the area where I end up folding the clothes, I use it to dust the wooden furniture or the wooden floors in the bedroom.  How come it is always an odd sock that gets lost and never the fabric softener sheet?

posted on 11/20/2009 10:36:18 PM

I agree Wendy, I do that everytime and it is a great, easy way..plus when the lint trap starts to get a little frayed, you don't poke your fingers up. 

posted on 11/20/2009 4:35:18 PM

The used dryer sheet to clean out the lint trap isn't the least bit silly-it gets it all in one swoop, uses up the sheet, and makes a great deal of sense! Those used sheets also work GREAT to swipe up the corner-dust bunnies and balls of cat hair that may congregate around baseboards and under dressers. Especially on tile or wood floors, it really attracts the fluff and helps you pick it up.

posted on 11/20/2009 9:45:04 AM

I do the same thing!!!

posted on 11/19/2009 8:59:30 PM

I can't believe I never thought of that! Thanks for the tip!

posted on 11/19/2009 11:48:22 AM

I do that too! I thought I could be one of the few that do that... until I read this.

posted on 11/18/2009 11:38:46 PM

Me Too!Now for something totally different, a fellow I hike with puts the sheets in his shoes to keep ticks off of him.  Has anyone heard this?

posted on 11/18/2009 3:43:25 PM

That is a great idea! I also use the dryer sheets on my air conditioning vents,and in the car for a clean fresh scent!They are also great for keeping mosquitoes off of you!

posted on 11/18/2009 3:00:39 PM

And did you know softener sheets also picks up pet hair from furniture?   Woeks beauifully.

posted on 11/18/2009 1:56:13 PM

So many great ideas for dryer sheets (used or new).  Have used to clean TV & computer screens & cleaning out dryer lint catcher.  Use also place new sheets at bottom of garbage pail & then place bag over.  Really helps to keep the smell under control.  Have used in stieakers to remove that oder they get from sweating.Used sheets are also great for dusting.

posted on 11/18/2009 12:29:35 PM

They're great to hook on to a swiffer mop, too when you're trying to collect up hair and lint in the laundry room - they don't fit "perfectly" but it helps to not have to get down on my knees so much!  :) 

posted on 11/18/2009 12:13:07 PM

Me Too! I LOVE dryer sheets! Did you know that if you stick one in your pocket, not only will you smell fresh & clean all day but it will keep the mosquitos away! Great camping/ hiking trick

posted on 11/18/2009 10:51:18 AM

I also use the dryer sheets as dust clothes to wipe down the dryer and washer from the lint that blows through the air!

posted on 11/18/2009 10:35:51 AM

i have used dryer sheets to clean the lint filter for years. i think its a very intelegent idea myself.(ha ha)

posted on 11/17/2009 11:43:26 PM

Hey, it's not silly. I, too, do that.

posted on 11/17/2009 11:26:02 PM

I do that too!!

posted on 11/17/2009 10:58:50 PM

I also do the same thing. Works well for me and saves time.

posted on 11/17/2009 10:17:24 PM

Me too!  I've been doing it for years.

posted on 11/17/2009 8:55:17 PM

Although I recently started using the Bounce Dryer Bar, and I do like it, the sheets are great for getting baked on foods off of baking dishes.  Just soak the dish in water with a piece of dryer sheet overnight, or for a few hours, and the baked on stuff cleans right off.

posted on 11/17/2009 8:31:19 PM

That's a good idea.  Thanks

posted on 11/17/2009 7:08:25 PM

fabcric softners sheets (used) are great for wiping down your washer/dryer.They also clean sink faucets and the rings around the sink drains

posted on 11/17/2009 7:05:54 PM

I do to. It's works great!

posted on 11/17/2009 6:57:29 PM

I use a dryer sheet to straighten flyaway hairs when having my childs picture taken.  They are portable and work great to manage the static. 

posted on 11/17/2009 4:39:34 PM

Thanks for the tip can't wait to try it!

posted on 11/17/2009 12:11:55 PM

wendy, i read your idea, and i thought i'd respond back on it. that is a good idea, because i do the same thing, so we at least have one  thing we agree on. thanks..janiehincols@yahoo.com

posted on 11/17/2009 7:28:30 AM

Thanks, That is a great ideal.

posted on 11/16/2009 10:13:17 PM

thanks i just went and did that now

posted on 11/16/2009 8:45:58 PM

We quit using all fabric softerner sheets when we discovered that a small of tinfoil does everything but add the perfume to the laundry! Cheaper too!

posted on 11/16/2009 8:05:53 PM

I have always done the very same thing.  Great minds think alike!

posted on 11/16/2009 7:36:50 PM

I use sheets for my hair after wearing a knit cap before work!

posted on 11/16/2009 6:10:36 PM

It doesn't sound silly Wendy, I even dust my furniture with them. They are great, then just toss them away.

posted on 11/16/2009 4:56:45 PM

I do the exact same thing with the used dryer sheet. 

posted on 11/16/2009 2:53:11 PM

I do it to, touching the lint freaks me out!

posted on 11/16/2009 2:51:04 PM

I do this too!  I also use the sheet to clean my tv screens...tube tvs, not flat panels.  Not sure how "staticy" they are.  But my tube tvs are terrible after just a day or two or being wiped off. 

posted on 11/16/2009 2:21:22 PM

My cat sleeps on my bed and dryer sheets help pick up the fur left there after one of his Naps :)

posted on 11/16/2009 9:57:47 AM

Great Idea! I keep them to remove pet hair from furniture and clothing, with a dog and long hair cat in the house there is always this problem.

posted on 11/16/2009 9:51:32 AM

I also use the sheets to clean around my baseboards.  They are perfect for picking up the dust. 

posted on 11/16/2009 9:12:35 AM

That is a great idea. I ways have them laying around.

posted on 11/16/2009 1:43:58 AM

I have been doing this for quite some time. Glad to see I am not the only one! :)

posted on 11/16/2009 1:14:10 AM

I have done the same thing, with a fabric sheet. I believe the fabric sheet makes it a little easier for all the lint to come off.

posted on 11/16/2009 12:32:05 AM

I use my used dryer sheets to wipe the dust from my washer and dryer. they are excellent little dusting clothes.

posted on 11/15/2009 10:10:51 PM

I do the same thing!! It works GREAT!!

posted on 11/15/2009 8:41:43 PM

My mom in-law shared that idea with me. I've done the same ever since.  It works great!

posted on 11/15/2009 6:58:16 PM

I've been using the dryer lint trick, but I love the idea of using it for the TV and computer screens and the shower doors.  I'm going to try both tomorrow!  Thanks!

posted on 11/15/2009 6:07:05 PM

I do too.  You can also use them to dust your television screens and it helps to keep the dust away a little longer, I love it!

posted on 11/15/2009 1:30:05 PM

Great idea, thanks!!

posted on 11/15/2009 10:53:56 AM

I also use the used dryer sheets to clean my lint trap. I also clean my lint trap every couple of months under warm water with a little drop of Dawn and a soft bristle brush.  It is amazing how the build up can affect the efficiency of your dryer.   After I wash and dry my sheets, I fold them and use one of the pillow cases to store them in.  I tuck a new dryer sheet in with them and they smell great the next time I use them.

posted on 11/15/2009 8:13:34 AM

I also use the dryer sheet tip...BUT... my dryer repair man said it was okay to do, but you MUST wash your lint trap a couple of times a year.  The fabic softner sheet will cause a build-up on the lint trap that can damage your dryer after time....

posted on 11/15/2009 8:00:23 AM

I do the same thing.  I also put a new dryer sheet in my luggage to keep it smelling good.

posted on 11/15/2009 12:43:36 AM

I found this tip a few years ago.  Works really well!

posted on 11/15/2009 12:30:14 AM

I do as MANY others that are listed here do as I wipe the lint screen also then I use as fire starter n I also place into my garden if it's summer.

posted on 11/14/2009 11:45:23 PM

I clip a fabric softner sheet to the stroller and it really keeps the mosquitos away. A quick wipe down on babies clothes and then pin it to the stroller.  It works great for those babies that are still to young to wear bug spray. 

posted on 11/14/2009 10:50:50 PM

Exactly what I do, swipe the sheet through the lint trap and toss it into the small garbage can right next to the dryer. Other weird things I do with dryer sheets: when we're having a thunderstorm, I wipe each of my two dogs down with a sheet, then they don't freak out so much from the electricity in the air-no more running in circles and whining. Also, excellent for wiping down electronics from tv to computer and depending on the size of your bathroom floor, they work very well to pick up hair on floor, sink, toilet, you name it. It always use to gross me out to use my broom or vacuum on a bathroom floor, when you're done, put it in under the bag in your bathroom garbage to smell good! Maybe I'm a little too enthusiastic about dryer sheets but hey...LOL

posted on 11/14/2009 10:22:26 PM

That's not silly at all...I do the same thing!!!  I have done it forever!!  Its a great idea!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:51:05 PM

I do the exact same thing.  Works every time!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:49:41 PM

I dont use dryer sheets anymore. I LOVE the bounce dryer bar! stick it and forget it!!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:33:16 PM

I like to use my used dryer sheets to clean off any crayon my children have gotten on places it shouldn't be...walls, tables, drawers. They work great. A couple rubs and it's gone. (best on fairly smooth surfaces)

posted on 11/14/2009 9:30:11 PM

I've been doing that for years it works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:23:27 PM

I like to use my used fabric softener sheets as dusters...they pick up dust on furniture like a magnet!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:11:14 PM

I love when things have more than one use!  This is an awesome forum to share ideas- some that I might not even think of....  I have never thought of using the dryer sheet as a lint grabber- Thank you for the tip.  I love how well dryer sheets clean the computer screen and freshen my husband's workout clothes drawer!!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 8:32:35 PM

Great for emergency duster, too.

posted on 11/14/2009 8:16:30 PM

Great tip! Thanks!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 7:39:55 PM

Gee, I thought I was the only one who did that, lol.

posted on 11/14/2009 7:21:29 PM

Thanks for the tip, I recently just tried this after reading your post thinking MAYBE it would get the lint off my black pants for work..and it absolutely did! That day I definitely didnt go to work looking like a lint ball.

posted on 11/14/2009 7:04:28 PM

When I can find it, I do that too. But does it really clog the filter?????

posted on 11/14/2009 7:00:25 PM

I do the same thing.

posted on 11/14/2009 6:51:55 PM

That is such a great idea!!

posted on 11/14/2009 6:51:35 PM

Get a stain or dirty spot on your carpet? Whip out a baby wipe and it will come right out!

posted on 11/14/2009 6:40:16 PM

I do the same thing, every time!  I figure that way I don't have to make such a mess getting the lint out, and it all goes to the same place anyway.  It just saves a step.

posted on 11/14/2009 6:21:55 PM

I do that too!  Great minds think alike!

posted on 11/14/2009 5:52:45 PM

I do that too!!  Works like a charm!!  Great minds think alike!

posted on 11/14/2009 5:52:07 PM

I do the same thing every time it works great

posted on 11/14/2009 5:13:34 PM

I should try using them on picking up pet hair! interesting! :-) thanks for that.. ;-)

posted on 11/14/2009 4:53:30 PM

It feels good when you think you have a habit of doing something and then you learn that someone else do the same in their household .. I have been doing the same thing ;-) cool!

posted on 11/14/2009 4:52:38 PM

thanks for the tips

posted on 11/14/2009 4:43:25 PM

Thats amazing idea

posted on 11/14/2009 4:39:19 PM

I do the same thingand have for years

posted on 11/14/2009 4:04:03 PM

Thanks for info.

posted on 11/14/2009 3:22:48 PM

That is a super idea . Have to give a try. That again for tip.

posted on 11/14/2009 3:20:02 PM

i do same thing works grea

posted on 11/14/2009 2:59:09 PM

I throw the used dryer sheet in my daughters diaper bin.  helps contain the stinky smells.

posted on 11/14/2009 2:54:48 PM

I throw the dryer sheet in my daughters diaper bin.  help contain the stinky smells!

posted on 11/14/2009 2:54:17 PM

I keep all the used dryer sheets in an old purse in the laundry room.  The used sheets are great to grab pet hair around the house.  I also use them after a shower to loosen any soap scum on the doors. Amazing!

posted on 11/14/2009 2:38:28 PM

It' amazing how so many of us do this without "learning" it from someone else.  But if it is going to clog the holes in the filter, guess I better not do it anymore.  Good idea to use it to dust the dryer though.

posted on 11/14/2009 2:37:01 PM

i do the same thing!!!!!  that way there is no lint on the clean clothes!!!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 2:17:59 PM

Me too!

posted on 11/14/2009 1:37:33 PM

Really does a good job cleaning the screen.

posted on 11/14/2009 1:27:36 PM

I do too, it gets the lint much easier

posted on 11/14/2009 1:04:19 PM

I do the very same thing. Works awesome!

posted on 11/14/2009 1:02:53 PM

I too try to use that little fabric softer sheet for several things before throwing them away.  (In particular, rewipe the clothes basket before putting my fresh laundry in!

posted on 11/14/2009 12:58:13 PM

been using the dryer sheet for years to wipe off the tv screen.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:49:46 PM

Thanks for the tip!....Sometimes it takes me a while to find the dryer sheet though! It usually ends up stuck inside the leg of my jeans!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 11:26:27 AM

I do the same thing! I also use them to dust in the laundry room

posted on 11/14/2009 10:40:37 AM

This is exactly what I do! So easy :-)

posted on 11/14/2009 10:10:10 AM

That's exactly what I do! It works!

posted on 11/14/2009 9:35:57 AM

and use a cloth or towel you are about to wash to wipe off the washer and dryer.  Dip in the water in the washer to wet.  Great way to keep appliances clean, takes no forethought and no time because you are there to fill the washer anyway.

posted on 11/14/2009 9:27:00 AM

Thanks for that tip - I will have to try it.

posted on 11/14/2009 8:56:11 AM

that is amazing idea!!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 8:32:41 AM

I do that, too!  It works great!

posted on 11/14/2009 8:01:09 AM

I do the same!   Works great!!!

posted on 11/14/2009 7:40:40 AM

Nice idea. I'll start doing the same.

posted on 11/14/2009 7:24:49 AM

I do this also when I use sheets instead of liquid.  It is always a good idea to clean that filter after every use of the dryer.  Thanks

posted on 11/14/2009 6:00:01 AM

I love that idea - thank you for sharing.  I usually put the fabric sheet folded in the dresser drawers to have a longer lasting scent, but I will def. give your suggestion a try!

posted on 11/14/2009 4:38:20 AM

I do the very same thing. Works like a charm.

posted on 11/14/2009 3:28:58 AM

I add the fabric softner in my suitcase when I travel as well as in some of my clothing drawers. I also read somewhere that if you have mice in the winter you can cover up a whole with the softner as they do not like the material.  Hey but who has mice right?

posted on 11/14/2009 2:39:13 AM

Wow, this is an awesome idea! I will pass it along to all of the moms I know! Thanks.

posted on 11/14/2009 1:45:11 AM

I'd echo Heather.  Once the residue builds up in the lint tray, it can be a real fire hazard.  I've tried running water through the tray to see if this was just some internet hoax, but sure enough, the water wouldn't drain through until I scrubbed it with a brush - and I couldn't even see the residue.  It was wild!  Be careful with this one!  

posted on 11/14/2009 12:56:14 AM

I do the same thing! 

posted on 11/14/2009 12:44:31 AM

One time my husband left a full pack of chewing gum in his pocket and I didn't notice it until the dryer had finished it's cycle.  There's really nothing that I know of to get the gum off the clothes, BUT, get a dryer sheet wet and wipe the gum out of the inside of your dryer.  It took quite a few but worked great!

posted on 11/14/2009 12:29:38 AM

I do, however, use dryer sheets to wipe off the dog & cat fur from the couches & chairs. I also put one in a new vacuum cleaner bag to freshen up the room & use one in each clothes drawer.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:22:01 AM

I used to do the same thing, thinking I was being slick, but as my hubby pointed out, the residue from the dryer sheet eventually clogs the holes of the lint filter. So now I try not to do that unless it's a sheet that's been used twice and no longer has any fragrance left.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:20:34 AM

That's a great idea! I've never thought about doing that. I always just use my hands to get what I can! Thanks for the idea!

posted on 11/14/2009 12:19:57 AM

I do that too, but I also wipe down my TV and computer screen(before it's turned on), and sometimes I use unused sheets for drawer scents.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:19:34 AM

I do the same thing. It all goes in the trash together.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:16:59 AM

I use the fabric softener sheet to wipe down the washer and dryer from any dust (lint dust) that may settle.  Helps prevent future buildup.

posted on 11/14/2009 12:14:34 AM

I do the same thing Naomi..I have a small trash basket next to my dryer and thats all that goes in it. My laundry room always smells GREAT! LOL

posted on 11/14/2009 12:12:54 AM

What a great idea.  I just throw the fabric softener sheet away but no longer will I do that.  Thanks for the tip

posted on 11/14/2009 12:09:16 AM