Dryer sheet substitute

Course DIY

Keyword dryer sheets, laundry, vinegar, zero waste

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Fabric scraps soaked in vinegar and essential oils. Wring one out and toss it in the dryer.

2 cups white vinegar
30 drops essential oil(s) (e.g. lavender and lemongrass; chamomile and bergamot; orange and rosemary)
Fabric scraps (felt or flannel, about 8 x 8”)
Large jar with lid scissors

Cut fabric into squares of about 8 x 8”, as many as will fit in the jar.
Pour the vinegar into the jar and stir in the oils.
Add the fabric and let it soak up the liquid; stir, cap, shake and flip the jar until every piece is soaked.

Add 3 to 6 damp sheets at the start of a load. Return dry cloths to the jar afterward to re-soak; make a fresh batch when the liquid runs out.

Safety: label the jar; keep away from kids and pets (oils). Test on delicate fabrics. Never use vinegar sheets in a load that has bleach.