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lara916
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Lara
Washington State
USA
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 Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 11:10:28 AM
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Has anyone here ever used their own dryer sheets? I have done essential oils on a cloth/hankie and it jhust isn't very effective.
I'd love to hear some other ideas, anyone?
Warmly,
Lara #327
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4776 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 12:18:43 PM
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I use white vinegar as a rinse in my wash machine. It takes car of static cling and everything seems to come out cleaner.
I dislike using dryer sheets of any kind because they can clog the lint screen up becoming a fire hazard.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 1:41:15 PM
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This is a little off topic, but I use dryer sheets, and then save them for things like packing material.....then I feel they get used twice.
I did not know they would clog anything.....I thought that was the lint that did that.....and lint happens no matter what, right?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 06 2009 1:42:20 PM |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4776 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 3:29:11 PM
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The dryer sheets leave a residue on the lint screen, not allowing air to flow through. Ask any repairman and he'll tell you how bad they are for dyers!
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lara916
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Lara
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 4:01:55 PM
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Originally posted by ddmashayekhi
The dryer sheets leave a residue on the lint screen, not allowing air to flow through. Ask any repairman and he'll tell you how bad they are for dyers!
Dawn in IL
It also causes a residue buildup on cloth diapers and can make them start repelling water, and or becoming less absorbent in general. Another good reason to make your own if you have cd'd little ones!
Anyway, does anyone make their own?
Lara #327
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ponypower
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Lily
Caspar
Ca
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 7:35:01 PM
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Hey there,
I take dried lavender flowers and put it in small muslin bags that the health food stores sell for tea and stuff. I tie them real tight and throw them in the dryer with my clothes and especially sheets and towels. Mmmmm smells so good and no chemicals! You can use them a bunch of times and then refill them with more lavender. Sometimes I will put dried rose petals in with them too. I suppose if you couldn't find the muslin bags you could just take a scrap of material, put the lavender in the center and then tie it with a string or ribbon like a sachet. I lucked out this year and found a landscaper throwing all this lavender in the dumpster when he pruned this fall and I fluttered my eyelashes at him and took home a truckload! I have been having fun with it ever since! Course if you haven't managed to stumble on a windfall like that, you could always order from Mountain Rose Herbs on the net,...they have the bags too. Cheap.
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lara916
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Lara
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 8:06:57 PM
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Originally posted by ponypower
Hey there,
I take dried lavender flowers and put it in small muslin bags that the health food stores sell for tea and stuff. I tie them real tight and throw them in the dryer with my clothes and especially sheets and towels. Mmmmm smells so good and no chemicals! You can use them a bunch of times and then refill them with more lavender. Sometimes I will put dried rose petals in with them too. I suppose if you couldn't find the muslin bags you could just take a scrap of material, put the lavender in the center and then tie it with a string or ribbon like a sachet. I lucked out this year and found a landscaper throwing all this lavender in the dumpster when he pruned this fall and I fluttered my eyelashes at him and took home a truckload! I have been having fun with it ever since! Course if you haven't managed to stumble on a windfall like that, you could always order from Mountain Rose Herbs on the net,...they have the bags too. Cheap.
Lily
Great idea Lily, I love Mountain Herbs aren't they are a great company? I will try this as it seems like it would work well since it won't just evaporate in the heat like the essential oil. Thanks for the tip! :)
Lara #327
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2009 : 09:47:19 AM
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Glad to know about vinegar in the rinse to prevent static cling. And I am going to make some lavender sachets to the dryer. I didn't know that dryer sheets were so bad for dryers. Gonna remedy that!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
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katalind
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Chapin
SC
USA
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Posted - May 26 2010 : 8:59:27 PM
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