janab82•15h agoProlific Poster

Can we talk about how much money I wasted on dryer sheets before learning this?

I read online that dryer sheets leave a waxy coating on your lint filter that reduces airflow and makes your dryer work harder. So I checked my filter after a few loads and sure enough, it had this shiny film on it. I washed it with warm water and a toothbrush, and now my clothes dry in 35 minutes instead of 50. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just the last person to find out?

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michael_craig9h ago

Felt kind of dumb when I figured this out too. I used dryer sheets for years without ever thinking about the lint filter buildup. Scraped mine with a butter knife and a toothbrush and was shocked at the gunk that came off. Made a huge difference in drying time for me too. Have you noticed less static cling since you switched away from them?

tara74511h agoTop Commenter

Huh, I still use them and my dryer works fine.