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Uses And Hacks of Dryer Sheets

How to use Downy Fabric Softener dryer sheets
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Downy Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets

When it comes to softening clothes, removing static cling and delivering a fresh scent, it’s hard to beat dryer sheets. Introduced in the mid-’70s, they’re still working hard nearly 45 years later to give your fabrics wearable softness.

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How to use Downy® Dryer Sheets

How do Downy dryer sheets work

To use Downy Dryer Sheets, simply drop a new dryer sheet on top of your clothes in the dryer. (For large loads or for extra softness and fragrance, use two sheets.) Dryer sheets aren’t just useful in the laundry room, check out these dryer sheet life hacks.

Hack 1: Dusting around the house

Remove dust from surfaces using Downy Dryer sheets

Use a dryer sheet to remove dust from surfaces such as window blinds and computer screens.

Hack 2: Freshen up your drawers

How to use Dryer sheets in closet to make clothes smell fresh

Slip an unused dryer sheet in a sock, lingerie, or other dresser drawer for a light, fresh scent. Your clothes will always smell fresh from the dryer.

Hack 3: The best-kept travel secret

Travel hack - Stick a dryer sheet in your suitcase to smell fresh between trips

Keep a dryer sheet in your suitcase or carry-on bag between trips so your luggage always smells fresh.

Hack 4: Freshen any and everything

Use Dryer sheets around your house to freshen everything.

Your imagination is the limit when it comes to bringing Downy freshness outside of the laundry room. Use in sports or gym bags, shoes, and the bottom of your hamper—anywhere your heart (or nose) desires.

Did you know?

Downy helps protect your clothes from 50 mph spinning in your washing machine.

Downy helps protect your clothes from 60 times the G Force of a space rocket launch.

Downy helps protect your clothes from a dryer hot enough to cook ribs.