If you’re throwing out those Snuggle sheets after drying a load of clothes, you could be making a big mistake. Housekeeping experts say those used, disposable fabric softening sheets can come in handy for all sorts of household chores:
Polish up the chrome – Use an old dryer sheet, moistened with just a bit of water, to remove soap scum and calcium and restore a clean shine to kitchen and bathroom faucets, shower heads and other plumbing fixtures.
Clean the clothes iron – Soleplate of your iron getting gunky? Put a used dryer sheet on the ironing board, set your iron on low, and run the iron over it until the tacky buildup is gone.
Stop static cling – Before you deal with a box full of pesky Styrofoam packing peanuts, or any other static-inducing stuff, rub a dryer sheet over the clothes you’re wearing to ward off static cling.
Make cutting easier – Wipe scissors blades every now and then with a used dryer sheet to prevent the shears from dulling over time.
De-gunk the oven racks – Built-up grease is the bane of every cook. To clean the racks, soak them overnight in a tub full of dishwashing liquid and a handful of dryer sheets. In the morning, any remaining residue should wipe off easily.
Leave the sand at the beach – If your flip-flops track sand into the house even after you wipe them off, try wiping them with a dryer sheet and leave all the sand behind.
Shoo, fly – If you spend a lot of time outdoors, keep a few dryer sheets in your backpack for wiping down your arms and face. Chemicals in the sheets make them the next best thing to bug spray for keeping gnats and mosquitos from staying close.
Wash out paintbrushes – Cleaning up is the worst part of painting. To clean your brushes, soak them in a sink or basin full of warm water with a dryer sheet added. After a few hours, the paint residue should wash out easily.
Dust just about anything – You’ll find used dryer sheets attract dust like a magnet on floors, bookshelves, blinds and baseboards.