Laundry- the Dryer

Ah laundry... up there with Death and Taxes
This post will be about what I Do, what works for me

Bounce/Laundry sheets
I cut them in 1/2
Also I reuse them...when I have 4 or 5 used 1/2 sheets, I throw them in the dryer

Dryer balls
I love my balls!
I got 2 about 4 yrs ago in my Christmas Stocking (Thanks Santa)
Don't get cheap ones.  Get the real, original ones.  They are blue, spikey and have a bit of give to them.
I tried cheap ones (2 balls were good 4 must be better) but they cracked and broke.
I hear tennis balls work too, I don't know

BEFORE the wet clothes go into the dryer, shake them out completely.
Nothing crumpled or wadded up.

I leave the laundry door open while the dryer is running, it warms up my hallway

I have made my own dryer sheets.  They work just fine.
If Bounce/dryer sheets are too expensive, not on sale or I don't have a coupon
I make them
I have a bottle of fabric softener (at least 6-8 yrs old now)
I use an old plastic container, fill it 1/2 way with 1/2 water 1/2 softener
Put sponge in
Whenever I need a sheet, I squeeze out the sponge completely and throw it in the dryer

I have also soaked washcloths in the the solution, hung them to dry and use them 4 or 5 times in the dryer

I have a gas dryer, more efficient that electric dryers

Also I try to hang at least 1 load a week to cut costs.  This also extends the life of the clothing and the color, and in wintertime it helps keep moisture in the air.

I have a drying rack and also an extra shower rod above my shower to hang clothes