What produce/ingredients did you buy or obtain today (2025)?

[TastyReuben]

That wasn’t clear to me.

It’s that lateral thinking in action!

 

[TastyReuben]

Yep. I don't use those stinky dryer sheets.

I found that they don’t just foul the sensors, they gum up the lint trap something awful.

I stopped using dryer sheets and now use those wooly dryer balls.

 

[Morning Glory]

I'm lost...
What's a dryer sheet?
What's a laundry sheet?
I just know bed sheets and roofing sheets

Often they are products designed to make you spend money on something you probably don't need aimed at making the washing smell nice and/or get softened.

In this case I think they take the place of washing powder or liquid and aim to be more ecologically sound. So rather different.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

My tumble dryer has capsules available to add stink during tumble drying but I can’t see the need.
If it’s not fresh smelling from the wash it needs another wash. It’s like a someone adding deodorant to cover a smell.

 

[badjak]

Ain't got no dryer
I use sunshine

 

[Barriehie]

I found that they don’t just foul the sensors, they gum up the lint trap something awful.

I stopped using dryer sheets and now use those wooly dryer balls.

Balls of aluminum foil work too and last a couple of months.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Balls of aluminum foil work too and last a couple of months.

What are the balls of aluminium for?

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Ain't got no dryer
I use sunshine

I guessed
But what about a washing machine? They’re a high consumption electrical arent they?

 

[TastyReuben]

I guessed
But what about a washing machine? They’re a high consumption electrical arent they?

The main purpose of dryer sheets is to deal with static electricity. The froo-froo smell is just a bonus.

Wool or aluminum foil balls in the dryer are for the same purpose, cost less, and are reusable, and as far as the wool balls go (I’ve never tried the foil)…they work!

 

[badjak]

I guessed
But what about a washing machine? They’re a high consumption electrical arent they?

I got a small semi automatic one.
LIke this FRESH 5KG TOP LOADER WASHING MACHINE - XBPS-80

It can't do much, only spin and it has a timer. Thats all
Takes less than 300 watt

 

[MypinchofItaly]

For the dryer I use a microfiber washcloth that's damp with vinegar. Those 'normal' dryer sheets have ingredients that will gum up the sensors in newer machines. FWIW.

Nope this is not for the dryer (I don’t own one), those are just washing machine sheets replacing the usual plastic detergent container

 

[MypinchofItaly]

In this case I think they take the place of washing powder or liquid and aim to be more ecologically sound. So rather different

Exactly. I got them discounted as well, so just something new to try

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Ain't got no dryer
I use sunshine

Or the radiator as well like I do

 

[Barriehie]

What are the balls of aluminium for?

You put them in the dryer and it prevents all that static cling. Take about a foot of your kitchen aluminum foil and crumple it into a ball and toss it in the dryer. It'll last a couple of months or so.

 

[msmofet]

wool balls

My cats love them!!