More research is needed to determine the potential health effects of scented laundry products. One lingering concern, however, is related to the fragrances used in dryer sheets and other laundry products. Nearly all of the chemicals commonly found in dryer sheets are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While it’s a good idea to be a conscious consumer, it’s important to recognize that not all chemicals are bad. Health bloggers, however, have recently been pointing out that these aromatic sheets can be dangerous, causing unnecessary exposure to “toxic chemicals” and even carcinogens. These thin sheets are made of nonwoven polyester fabric covered with softeners to help soften clothes and reduce static cling, as well as fragrances to deliver a fresh scent. If you do this, though, make sure to replace the sheets weekly so no dusty build-up will impede the air flow.Dryer sheets, also called fabric softener sheets, provide wonderful aromas that can make the chore of doing laundry a more pleasurable experience. If a room in your house smells a little funky, tape a dryer sheet to the back of a vent or two so that the air flowing through them will pick up their pleasant scent. Travelers should place dryer sheets in their suitcases to avoid the stale smells that can develop when they're closed up for a while.
They'll smell much better the next time you use them. Before you pack away your camping equipment, toss dryer sheets into items like your tent, sleeping bag and backpack. Even outdoorsy people don't enjoy unpleasant smells. Toss a dryer sheet in the bottom of your wastebasket before adding the bag, or in your vacuum cleaner to combat unpleasant smells. Freshen wastebaskets and vacuum cleaners.Unfortunately, it's easy to discover a film of soap on your shower door or bathtub. Dryer sheets work well if you need to clean the bottom of your iron, where residue can accumulate from spray starch buildup and even melted synthetic fabrics.
In the morning, scrub off the gunk with the dryer sheets, then rinse, dry and replace in your oven. Then lower in the racks and let them soak overnight. If your oven racks become grimy - a common occurrence - fill your bathtub with warm water, a half-cup of dish soap and eight new dryer sheets. In the morning, the sheet will have helped loosen the crusty food so you can more easily wipe it off. If you're not in the mood to vigorously scrub them for an indefinite amount of time, fill the pot or pan with hot water, toss in a new dryer sheet and let it soak at least an hour or overnight. Dryer sheets are great at tackling the hard stuff.
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