Let’s Save Some Money by making our own dryer sheets

This tip comes from my reader Mary…

Pour fabric softener into a spray bottle, spray an old washcloth 4-6 times, and then put in the dryer with the wet clothes. A small refill carton should last you over 1 year.
In a pail, such as an ice cream container, mix one gallon water and one cup concentrated liquid fabric softener. Every time you do laundry, dip an old washcloth into the mix, wring out, and dry with your clothes. Put the lid on the pail and don’t forget to label both the pail and lid.

Pour a 50/50 mix of fabric softener and water into a spray bottle, spray your wet clothes 3 or 4 times, or an old washcloth, then put the rag in the dryer. Basically the same as the first recipe, but less concentrated.

Mix equal parts hair conditioner and water in a spray bottle, spritz a washcloth, and dry with the wet clothes. I wouldn’t recommend this recipe too often, as hair conditioner can be very expensive.

Vinegar with a few drops of essential oil misted on an old washcloth works just as well, and is much cheaper than dryer sheets.
One fabric softened rag should last about 5 loads before you have to wash it. Old pieces of flannel work great too, if you don’t have any old washcloths kicking around. Don’t forget to wash your rags every once in a while too, not only to remove build up, but to keep them from smelling funky.

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