Adding one-half cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle will help reduce static in the dryer. The vinegar helps rinse away detergent residue and relaxes clothing fibers so they are less ...

Dear Heloise: I keep a bar of soap in my shed and scrape my nails with it so that I have soap under my nails. Then I put on my gloves and do yard work this way. When you wash your hands afterward, ...

I wish you wouldn’t keep printing hints that use dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are not our friends. Not only do they add to our ...

From stubborn pet hair to stinky gym bags and DIY heat packs, your dryer can be your ally in ways you might not have imagined ...

I wish you wouldn’t keep printing hints that use dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are not our friends. Not only do they add to our landfills, they wreak havoc on our dryers and leave a waxy trail. (Not to ...

In addition to saving money on dryer sheets, this hack also makes my clothes smell great and keeps them free of static. And ...

If your sheets are a tangled mess when you take them out of the wash, you may need to rethink how you load them. Here's how ...

Winter temperatures and low humidity cause static electricity in clothes. Learn how to prevent static cling without using dryer sheets or fabric softener.

Dryer balls boost airflow and reduce clumping, while also softening clothes and minimizing wrinkles. They’re a reusable, eco-friendly swap for dryer sheets, saving money and cutting waste over time.

Wool dryer balls generally last around 1,000 loads of laundry. Plastic or rubber dryer balls usually last only a year or two, making them less sustainable than wool alternatives. Wool dryer balls can ...

Dear Heloise: Dryer sheets are not biodegradable, so they’re here forever. I stopped using them altogether in favor of wool dryer balls. It’s a one-time purchase that lasts for many years and ...