A few years ago, I got this super deal on Fabric Softener. I think I bought like 10 bottles and loved that they were almost free with my coupons. Well, now years later I still have most of the Fabric Softeners, because we hardly ever use it in the machine. My husband likes it better if we use dryer sheets. So the bottles sat there forever and ever and ever!
I think a deal isn’t a deal unless you use it, free or not, doesn’t matter. So a few weeks ago I cleaned the laundry room and I saw all those bottles sitting there, brand new and just waiting to be used. I decided to make Fabric Sheets for the dryer out of them and to my surprise, my hubby and the kids loved the end results. I was happy, now I can use my bottles of Fabric Softener.
This is very budget friendly and will last you for a very long time. You only need a few items and most if you are a couponer, can be found fairly cheap or free. If you aren’t a couponer, there is still a deal. head to your local Dollar Store and you should end up with super cheap items as well.
This is what you need for your very own dryer “sheets”
- 1 bottle Fabric Softener
- 1 package of sponges
- 1 bowl with a lid
- water
This is how to make your own Dryer “sheets”
- Put 1/2 fabric Softener and 1/2 water in a bowl with a lid. I used 2 cups Fabric Softener and 2 cups water.
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Cut your sponges into smaller pieces, I cut each of mine in half.
- Place the sponges into your fabric Softener/ Water mix and close the lid!
That’s as simple as it gets. Now every time you have a load in the dryer, get one sponge, squeeze the liquid out and toss into the dryer with your wet clothes. After the load is done, place the sponge back into the Softener liquid and they will be ready to be used next time. Over and over again!
Simple as that! One patch lasted me so far ahmm… 3 months and we are nowhere near done with it. So I would say one bottle will last you probably “forever”… Lol. I did notice when I pulled my “old” fabric Softener that it changed texture and was more lumpy, nothing to worry about, it still will work fine. Now all your clothes will come out AHHH soo soft and smelling amazing!
Do you have a savings tip or items that you repurpose for a fraction of the cost? Would love to hear it.. let’s chat and don’t forget to pin it for easy access!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is such a smart idea. I love little tricks like this that end up helping me save big in the long run!
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Janice says
Cool idea! Thanks for sharing.
Jen Temcio says
Oh I am totally doing this. . . I did not know that I could make my own this easily and I have a fav fabric softener smell that I want to use! YAY~
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Tammi says
This is such a genius idea to save money, trying this one for sure!!
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Jennifer Soltys says
What a great idea! I will definitely try this. Seriously genius idea.
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Dawn Lopez says
Wow, now this is such a clever idea! I love it! I am definitely going to try this! You are such a smarty pants 😉
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MommaDJane says
What a creative idea. I’m going to try this. I always forget to use my dryer sheets when I’m in a hurry, keeping these in the dryer would work wonders.
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Brandy M. says
What a great idea to make your own. I love that you used sponges so they can be re-used rather than thrown out every time.
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Kayla says
That’s an INCREDIBLE idea! I would have never thought to use sponges in place of sheets-Genius I tell you 🙂
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Pam says
Awesome idea! Dryer sheets can get expensive, so thanks for sharing this.
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Amy Desrosiers says
Ok, so I I’d this before and it left grease marks in my clothing which sucks!! I’d use it fir towels a d sheets though!
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CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
Ohhh no Amy; sorry to hear that.. so far I haven’t had any issues…. was it maybe the fabric softener you used??? Totally bummed now…
Mama to 5 BLessings says
what a brilliant idea! Do the sponges get too hot and it there too much liquid in the sponges that leaves fabric softener on the clothes?
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Amber Edwards says
What a smart idea! I usually don’t like the liquid fabric softener as much as the sheets; so this is a great way to use up my fabric softener!
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Kristin says
That’s a great tip. We use the liquid often but this is a great tip!
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Carlee C says
This is awesome and totally up my alley. I am a big couponer and definitely frugal.
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Aimee Smith says
Wow, I would have never thought of this in a million years! What a great idea, I am totally trying it out!
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Danielle says
I love this idea, I’ll need to try it! I do coupon so I happen to have a ton of fabric softener but I’d love to be able to save it and use it wisely if I can.
valmg says
Interesting idea! I’ve always been happy with the sheets. Would be curious to know about any germ issues as sponges are known to hold them.
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Debi says
I always say I am going to do this then I forget. I think I will add the items to my shopping list today so I won’t forget again
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CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
Hahaha.. You know I’ve been planning this post I think since Christmas…. and well just now remembered to get around to it… it’s not that it’s hard, just I kept forgetting to pick up sponges…LOL.. Sooo you are not alone :-)…
Liz Mays says
This is totally brilliant. I love the idea and I pinned it.
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Nicole Dz says
This will save us a lot of money, awesome DIY for anyone to accomplish. Love how easy this is to make and gather the materials.