DIY Homemade Dryer Sheets With Vinegar

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Dryer sheetsare a must to have on hand.

They give yourlaundrya fresh scent and take care of static cling.

But, did you know you don’t have to buy them at the store?

Folded cloth in glass container

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Making your own dryer sheets is easy, and you will love how effective they are.

You will quickly find that homemade dryer sheets are better than anycommercial brandfor many reasons.

The best part about making your own dryer sheets?

A person taking the Everspring Wool Dryer Balls out of its box

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

it’s possible for you to use them again and again.

The inexpensive answer to eco-friendly fabric softener isvinegar.

It can be used in the washer to replace liquid fabric softener and to create your own dryer sheets.

Folded cloth with glass container, white vinegar and essential oil

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Add Vinegar and Essential Oils

Mixvinegar and essential oilsin a separate bowl or jar.

Quick Tip

The dryer sheet will last as long as the fabric holds up.

The key to making them last as long as possible is not overusing the cloth.

Folded cloth placed in glass container

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Add more scented vinegar as needed; it should be every month or so.

Rotate the use of different pieces of cloth instead of using the same cloth over and over.

How Often Should You Replace Homemade Dryer Sheets?

Vinegar and essential oils added to empty glass container

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Avoid running your dryer on high heat, if possible.

Home Cleaning Chemistry.University of Utah.

Vinegar mixture poured over folded cloths in container

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Cloth being ringed to remove excess vinegar

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

Folded cloth placed back in glass jar

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault