This TikTok Dryer Sheet ‘Hack’ Could Set Your House on Fire

Still, TikTok is full of videos of people making “reusable dryer sheets” with sponges and fabric softener. If you’re a CleanTok lurker, you’ve probably already seen these clips or will soon. To correct your algorithm, click here for a video of another influencer slamming the hack for its potential to leave your clothes full of melted plastic.

That’s three reasons you shouldn’t use this tip: Potential staining, melted plastic, and, of course, a house fire.

How can you make clothes smell fresher?

This news might come as a surprise if you’re really into “fresh scents” on your fabrics, but you really don’t need harsh detergents to have clean-smelling laundry, as we’ve explained in the past. Something as simple as not overfilling your dryer or spritzing lavender water on your clothes before washing them can make your fabrics smell great without risking stains or fires. But avoid using essential oils for this, as they can stain, too. Keep your washing machine itself clean, too, to maximize its good-smelling output.