My tip today is pretty short and sweet, but it is something that works for me, so I thought I would pass it along.
Fabric softener dryer sheets, I think, are pretty big. So, before I use one, I just rip it in half (inside the dryer, in case anything "falls" out, per se) and throw in only half a sheet. Then, when I do my next load of laundry, I use the leftover half.
I know that there are those spikey dryer balls that could probably be better, since I wouldn't be using them at all. But, after hearing pretty mixed reviews, I decided to stick with ripping them in half. (I will note that I have heard of people cutting a whole package worth at the same time, but that it is difficult. I figure it's easy enough for me to just do one at a time.)
I know this seems like it isn't a big deal, but when I realized that this means that my box that is meant for 120 loads of laundry actually lasts for 240 loads, that sure seemed like a big difference to me!
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Saving a Little Bit of Money on Laundry Supplies (WFMW)
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Great idea! Don't know why I hadn't thought of the dryer sheet before. We cut paper towels in half - one is too big for a slice of toast, etc.. (sometimes napkins too if its not a juicy lunch.) I'll be tearing the dryer sheets now too!
Thats an awesome idea!
Thanks for the tip
The other nice thing about sheets is you can usually use them on towels and cloth diapers, too (liquid softener makes them water repellent). I've considered the balls, haven't tried them yet, though.
I make my own laundry soap, too, which saves a lot of money.
Great tip!
That's a great idea!
What a great money-saving idea!
I've been doing this for a while now and have been amazed that I don't need the whole sheet.
I cut all mine in half as soon as I get them home from the store, and that one little box lasts forever.
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