When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to do my own laundry—not because I loved the chore, but because I wanted to use scented laundry detergent and dryer sheets. My mom always used unscented natural detergent, similar to the homemade kind I use now, but I was drawn to the strong, chemical scents my friends used.
In college, I tried those artificially scented detergents and discovered that, while they did smell nice, they weren’t as great as I thought and often gave me headaches. When I switched back to natural detergent after having kids, I missed that “clean” smell I had gotten used to. Essential oils in my homemade detergents helped a bit, but the scent didn’t stick after the clothes dried.
I quit using standard detergents and dryer sheets, but I still wanted a way to give clothes a pleasant scent naturally. Static cling also became a hassle without those dryer sheets. After trying out a few things, I found a two-part solution that kept clothes smelling fresh naturally and got rid of static cling.
I searched for natural dryer sheets but couldn’t find any with ingredients I felt good about. Like with homemade deodorant or toothpaste, making my own was the best, most affordable, and easiest solution. I mainly wanted them for the scent, so it turned into a simple DIY project.
To solve the static problem, I discovered wool dryer balls. They not only help with static cling but also make the clothes dry faster. I wish I’d tried them sooner—they really make a difference! Combining natural dryer sheets with dryer balls has worked out perfectly for me.
So, what do you use in your dryer to reduce static and keep clothes smelling fresh?
