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Tumble Dry Sheets

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just wondering what to use instead of tumble dy sheets in the dryer (i know they are not cheap to run). Doing a load of washing which got me thinking

Thank you
Lucylema x :j

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  • Linda32
    Linda32 Posts: 4,385 Forumite
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    Try doing a load without them and see if you notice any difference, could save you £'s ;)
  • jenster
    jenster Posts: 505 Forumite
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    I re-use tumble dryer sheets over and over again

    and every now and then I add a new sheet ,
    as soon as the dry washing comes out and is sorted to be put away the old sheets go straight back into tumble dryer for next time ;)

    and eventually after many times then i discard
  • :oI don't mean to be silly .. but what do tumble dryer sheets do?

    i often tumbel dry clothes but i miss that fresh smell that clothes get when they are lined dry.

    Oh and where do you buy them from i've never seen them?

    thanks karen
  • Sally_A
    Sally_A Posts: 2,266 Forumite
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    Can't be faffed with them, also can't believe I've managed to line dry for the past 2 weekends :eek: - flip! it's still January!!!

    If I need to freshen an item without washing, eg it's got a bit dusty, been stuck in the cupboard a bit too long, I put a dab of fabric softener onto a J-cloth or similar, and tumble dry for 5 minutes.
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    Balls - either special tumble dry balls or plain old tennis balls! If I want fragrance (which usually I dont) I just spray a bit of perfume onto a wet wipe and bung it in. the wet wipes dont disintegrate like tissues.
    I can get special tumble dry balls in the local pound shop - but I found mine in the local garage shop for the same price!
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