tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post3790717169430736883..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: Works For Me Wednesday - Homemade Dryer SheetsGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-9811841087109234492010-12-07T11:51:33.198-08:002010-12-07T11:51:33.198-08:00If you have a favorite scented fabric softener, I ...If you have a favorite scented fabric softener, I use a container with 1 parts liquid softener and 5 parts water. I get cheap sponges and cut them in half. If you keep 2 or 3 sponges in the mixture at all times you never have to search for the sponge to throw back in. I also, found an old pickle keeper made by Tupperware, it has a "lifting grate" that works great to help drain the Bethhttp://rntravelingfamily.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-53527460802806359502010-06-20T18:26:48.809-07:002010-06-20T18:26:48.809-07:00I tried this with some great smelling Suave and it...I tried this with some great smelling Suave and it works wonderfully! Great tip! I did cut the vinegar to half a cup. After my first test run, I could still smell the vinegar a little bit. Does anyone know what the purpose of the vinegar is anyway? <br />Regardless, it softened the clothes really well. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554378285762627262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-86142481551895899122009-09-17T00:26:15.114-07:002009-09-17T00:26:15.114-07:00Not sure how I've missed this great tip each t...Not sure how I've missed this great tip each time I've visited your blog but I'm so glad that I've found it now. THANK YOU.Amandahttp://healthyfrugalhome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-62270647953016418352009-03-06T11:09:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:09:00.000-08:00I was also wondering if you use this only in the r...I was also wondering if you use this only in the rinse cycle, how much would you use?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838499258434209769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-29802829006804352532009-01-12T02:27:00.000-08:002009-01-12T02:27:00.000-08:00Wow, I really love this tip! I just made up my se...Wow, I really love this tip! I just made up my second batch of this stuff, and I thought I'd share a little "lesson" that I've learned so far: Don't use Apple Cider Vinegar! hahahaha!! I was out of white vinegar when I made my first batch, so I went ahead and used the Apple Cider Vinegar and, while the smell doesn't linger in the clothes AT ALL, I can smell it when I use it and I just don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-40417215145459837332008-11-27T08:57:00.000-08:002008-11-27T08:57:00.000-08:00Thanks for this tip. I actually just tried it and ...Thanks for this tip. I actually just tried it and posted about it today on my thrifty Thursday feature.Lucy Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172695235913542465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-84792198438361757462008-11-22T10:24:00.000-08:002008-11-22T10:24:00.000-08:00if you are going to use it as liquid, how much do...if you are going to use it as liquid, how much do you use at a time?trucksr4gurlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324774068817033476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-55028864730753125602008-10-07T07:44:00.000-07:002008-10-07T07:44:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for this tip! My husband is a laund...Thanks so much for this tip! My husband is a laundry snob, and he insists on having liquid fabric softener. I'm going to see if he can tell the difference!<BR/><BR/>I just found your blog today, and I can't wait to read through it to find all your other tips and tricks.Emily Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644239103064604310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-70940640922448810752008-08-06T14:54:00.000-07:002008-08-06T14:54:00.000-07:00I am so going to try this! Bounce is expensive if...I am so going to try this! Bounce is expensive if you don't get it on sale!Precision Quality Laserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304034383943750446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-5602224053419332462008-07-19T12:30:00.000-07:002008-07-19T12:30:00.000-07:00OH I am on my second batch of this! I love it! I...OH I am on my second batch of this! I love it! I will be using this from now on. I did notice that their is a slight scent if you use a scented conditioner. But I don't really mind that. Thanks so much for posting this!<BR/><BR/>MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262946804862534007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-13789867387791355632008-06-12T07:35:00.000-07:002008-06-12T07:35:00.000-07:00Oh, I LOVE this tip! I can't wait to try it! Thank...Oh, I LOVE this tip! I can't wait to try it! Thanks for posting such a cool and helpful tip!Land of Lovingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439650686788892038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-19274760133663537122008-06-11T20:06:00.000-07:002008-06-11T20:06:00.000-07:00Thanks for the great tip! Couple questions... wha...Thanks for the great tip! Couple questions... what size rag do you use? Does it leave any sort of film in the dryer or on the vent? If you choose a scented conditioner does the smell stay with the clothes? I'm excited to try this!{amy k.}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08310985121880121844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-56921575169331182642008-06-11T18:25:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:25:00.000-07:00Does it take on the smell of the conditioner or th...Does it take on the smell of the conditioner or the vinegar? I sort of hate the smell of vinegar so I shy away from anything containing it... does it smell vinegary?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-69717301048348192552008-06-11T15:39:00.000-07:002008-06-11T15:39:00.000-07:00Great tip! And the new layout looks awesome!Great tip! And the new layout looks awesome!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846219478886993181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-19837491160492820252008-06-11T14:49:00.000-07:002008-06-11T14:49:00.000-07:00I just LOVE your blog. I linked you on my blog and...I just LOVE your blog. I linked you on my blog and I look forward to trying out all your tips. Thanks!Youthleaderginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422944333263506216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-17112996314030210442008-06-11T13:07:00.000-07:002008-06-11T13:07:00.000-07:00This is DEFINITELY my kind of tip. I will add thi...This is DEFINITELY my kind of tip. I will add this to my arsenal of thrifty tips and use it as soon as my sheets are all used up. <BR/><BR/>Does the mixture start to separate before it's all used up?Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-36851845545073964742008-06-11T12:12:00.000-07:002008-06-11T12:12:00.000-07:00Know what's even cheaper? No fabric softener (she...Know what's even cheaper? No fabric softener (sheets or otherwise) at all :-) Or only for very occasional use (like when you're washing those "fleece" blankets that get so static-y). We wear mostly cotton clothing, use cotton blankets, etc. so this works well for us. I haven't bought or used dryer sheets (or fabric softener) for a couple years now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-24453566494282845952008-06-11T11:22:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:22:00.000-07:00I'm trying this, too! Thanks.Amanda T. (www.xanga...I'm trying this, too! Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Amanda T. (www.xanga.com/TrentTribe)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-68686018827287213202008-06-11T09:51:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:51:00.000-07:00I could totally use this for fabric softener. We'...I could totally use this for fabric softener. We've been using the Dryer Balls instead of sheets for over 2 years. Those things are great!marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283488479046241666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-14070606359150317542008-06-11T09:10:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:10:00.000-07:00when my current box is gone I might try a batch of...when my current box is gone I might try a batch of this!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401189480682586544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-59657011306556381942008-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:00I'm in the same place as you...almost out of dryer...I'm in the same place as you...almost out of dryer sheets but hate the thought of spending money on dryer sheets.<BR/>I might give this a try. Sounds like a great idea!<BR/>~AmyFamily O'Foxeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08996552759878712323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-25086901642754239042008-06-11T06:57:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:57:00.000-07:00Does this do a good job keeping things static free...Does this do a good job keeping things static free too? Ian's big on no static in his work slacks, so I'm curious.<BR/><BR/>-lauraDuckygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506011428037256664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-790582177105259012008-06-11T05:11:00.000-07:002008-06-11T05:11:00.000-07:00thanks for the tip! A friend and I just made our ...thanks for the tip! A friend and I just made our first batch of homemade laundry detergent. It seems to be working well. It's nice to pass up that aisle in the store.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776110655412390095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-68684247100653796722008-06-11T04:53:00.000-07:002008-06-11T04:53:00.000-07:00I use already made fabric softener with a ball of ...I use already made fabric softener with a ball of old sports socks. Helps me pick out faster which article of clothing is the dryer sheet. I'll have to try making my own softener some time. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-83473294046780909352008-06-10T23:56:00.000-07:002008-06-10T23:56:00.000-07:00Really cool idea! I can't wait to try it.Really cool idea! I can't wait to try it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958936771590770427noreply@blogger.com