10 Unexpected Uses for Dryer Sheets You can thank this common household item for making your linens smell fresh, but did you know about these other ingenious uses?
1. REMOVING SOAP SCUM The next time you notice a bit of buildup on your shower door or bathroom tiles, skip the heavy-duty spray bleach and reach for a dryer sheet instead. Wet it lightly under the faucet, and the rest is elbow grease.
2. LOOSENING FOOD RESIDUE A well-worn baking sheet tends to give away its age. To remove stuck-on food residue and dark spots, place a dryer sheet in the middle of the pan, add warm water and a generous squeeze of dish soap, and let it soak. After an hour has passed, remove the dryer sheet, drain the water and simply wipe away the stains with a sponge.
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3. PICKING UP HAIR When it comes to stubborn flyaway hair on your sofa and clothing, cheap lint rollers just don't cut it. Save yourself some aggravation (and cash) and dip into your dryer sheet stash instead. Rubbing a fresh sheet against your clothes and upholstered furniture does the trick every time.
4. MAKING YOUR SCREEN SHINE Since computer screens are electrically charged, they tend to attract dust particles. Lucky for us, dryer sheets are designed to reduce static cling—meaning they remove the dust and prevent it from resettling.
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