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    Default Keep or toss: dryer sheets

    Do you keep them or toss them? I sometimes cut them in half and sometimes forget. I primarily toss them.
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    New or used?

    I toss used ones and use new ones (after they cut in half).
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    I just started cutting mine in half again. I toss them after one use.

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    used dryer sheets.
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    Don't use them at all. They're a waste of money imho.
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    I don't use dryer sheets. I use fabric softner in with washer.
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    I cut them in thirds. Use for 1 load of laundry. Then normally toss them. I have also been known to stuff 1 into a boot or shoe when storing to freshen them a bit. Also a new one makes a great static cling remover for skirts. Just rub it on the pantyhose or underside of a skirt.
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    I don't use dryer sheets.
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    i use the old one to clean the lint filter then toss.
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    I use them for 2 loads of laundry before throwing them out. I also like them for static control.

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    I toss these guys too!

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    Toss those. I used to save them when I was younger and made potpurri sachets for my parents.

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    I cut them in half, then toss them after one use. They're pretty useless, IMO, after they've been through the dryer once.

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    I only use dryer sheets if I get them for free ((and then I will cut them in 1/2))
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    Reuse either in the dryer again or in clothes baskets and drawers.
    I had saved a huge pile in empty tissue boxes thinking I'd use them to stuff a pillow or something, but finally tossed them.

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