DIY Natural Dryer Sheets
In a previous post I had talked about air drying your clothes with out a line. But you know what? Sometimes life gets really crazy! Right now the semester is about to end and I have projects and tons and tons to grade! So its just easier to throw the laundry in the dryer right now but I still want to do it in a frugal and sustainable way. I made some diy dryer sheets with my diy natural fabric softener and with the help of Kaia of course!
Step 1: Find an old T-shirt, flannel blankets, or old wash cloths.
Step 2: Cut it into squares or rectangles (or at least try. Someone decided they wanted to lay across the shirt while I was cutting)
Step 3: in a bowl mix 1/4-1/2 cup of fabric softener (depending on how many your are going to make) with equal parts water.
Step 4: dip fabric in mixture, squeeze out extra, and let air dry
Step 5: Throw in the dryer like a normal dryer sheet. Use each sheet up to 2-3 times.
Store in a cute container like the one above!
Thats it! You can also use store bought fabric softener too. I would recommend Mrs. Meyer’s Basil scented Fabric Softener and do the same process. So frugal right and fun right?
This was part of the Homestead Barn Hop, the Morris Tribe, Sew Chatty, Sew Can Do, Craft-O- Maniac, Homemaker on a Dime, Frugally Sustainable, Thrifty Decorating, Handmade Tuesdays
It is funny that you posted this! My husband just said to me yesterday that we needed to get some dryer sheets because his clothes had static (i typically line dry, but he was using the dryer as an iron before church), but I refuse to buy those commercial dryer sheets because of the chemicals. This would be a good alternative! I am your newest follower! I hope you will follow me as well 🙂
What a coincidence so you must try these haha! I don’t blame you for not wanting to buy them and Im glad you stick to it! Go you! Thanks for following I just followed you back!
Amy,
This is thrifty. I don’t even buy dryer sheets, but once in awhile I have a load of laundry that could have used one. Great tip!
I’m visiting from the Homemaker on a Dime linky party. I would love if stopped by my blog.
Thanks for sharing,
Laura
I am all about thrifty ha! Thanks for coming by Laura! I just started following your blog!
I found you through the Homesteader Blog Carnival today! I love this idea and I love the tie-dye shirt to make it fun! I have been making my own version of fabric softener- 1 small bottle of vinegar, one refill of the cheap store bought fabric softener, mixed in a gallon jug and filled the rest of the way with water. I find this not only stretches the budget, but also helps get rid any additional stink the detergent might have missed. I will def have to put this to use with reusable dryer sheets as well! Thanks!
So glad you found me! I didn’t even think about how fun the shirt was but your totally right! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for coming bye!
Just AWESOME!!!! I know I’m going to try this for my family. we line dry usually, but life can get hectic sometimes and a dryer is in order…smile
Thanks Valencia. Totally understand that one! I haven’t been able to line dry in awhile with school! These totally work great tho! Hope you love it!
Great idea. I knew I’d seen somewhere at some time a way to do this but really didn’t remember. Frugal is my way, too, so my son with autism (who does his laundry but resists change of any kind) will have to get used to it. Wish me luck! BTW, I’m following you..
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I’m so glad I could remind you! I hope you have great luck trying this! Thanks for becoming a follower Janet I greatly appreciate it.
This is a great idea, thanks for sharing. Smiles, Paula
Thanks Paula!
thx so much for the tip!!
Glad I could help!
I just made wool dryer balls but my husband complained that they didn’t make his laundry smell “clean” this might be compromise I was looking for!
See what I’m up to at: http://kshippee.blogspot.com/
So glad I could help! The best part is you can make them smell however you would like! Have fun with them!
Hi! I couldn’t figure out where to contact you, but I would love to know if I could feature your blog photos on FB or my blog (with credit of course). I think my readers would love this. Also, I used to live in Chicago and the burbs as well :).
That would be awesome and I feel honored that you want to feature me! Let me know if you need me to do anything else or when you feature it! Thank you so much!