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People absolutely love dryer sheets. Who knew? We didn't, that's for sure! But after getting so many amazing responses to our five new uses for dryer sheets article, we decided to revisit the surprisingly useful household item.

Click through the slideshow below for 30 more unique and useful tips straight from our readers. From using dryer sheets to calm your pets during a storm to keeping mice away from antique cars to dusting the shelves, there's more than enough to keep you entertained. In fact, you might want to go ahead and grab a few sheets before you start reading...

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"When thunder/lightning storms are coming, my 3 little dogs freak out. I rub them down lightly with a dryer sheet which calms down the prickly sensation they are feeling in their skin (ahead of the storm) and they remain nice and calm during the whole storm. Last summer I used this trick at least 20 times, and not one dog flipped out!" - Kathleen Traynor

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RoughCollie
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09:01 AM on 01/25/2012
OMG...I LOVE THIS!!! Especially as an alternative to DEET bug repellant..I'm going to save my used dryer sheets for dusting too. So many GREAT ideas..THANK YOU!
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subobu
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01:46 PM on 01/11/2012
I do not understand why people have to find fault with everything people suggest they like. If you don't like it don't use it, but keep you put-down criticism's to yourselves. It works for her and her dogs have never gotten sick. Let's try to respect others comments and suggestions!
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Merv Schwartz
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11:06 AM on 01/24/2012
Thanks for that response. Great point,.
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Kelly Douglas Beane
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12:31 PM on 01/11/2012
Fabric softner is toxic for dogs!!
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Kate A Sullivan
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08:41 PM on 01/12/2012
they're not eating it
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Kelly Douglas Beane
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09:33 PM on 01/12/2012
...But they lick them selves and so why rub them down with it, also if left near them they might "eat" it, dogs eat all kinds of things they are not supposed to be eating. I would not take the chance with my dogs life, better for others to know and decide for them selves I would think.
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wesnwendy
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06:14 PM on 01/09/2012
"Rub on the plastic 'sweeper' parts of cordless vacs, and vacuum cleaners to avoid picking up dust and debris while cleaning."

Isn't picking up the dust and debris the whole point of cleaning?
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RoughCollie
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09:02 AM on 01/25/2012
Ohhhh.....I have that problem...will do! Fanned!
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Jaci12
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04:36 PM on 01/09/2012
Tons of stuff have chemicals in it.....so stop freaking out! I'm not going to use it on my pets because I don't want them licking themselves afterwards. If you like 'em, use 'em...if you don't, don't. I like Bounce personally, so I use them and fabric softner!!!! More chemicals to make me smell better :o) Sometimes I buy organic because it is a good price due to a sale...otherwise, to expensive. To all the those freaking out about the chemicals, etc...you are exposed to some form of chemicals everyday, no matter how you live. It's funny how life used to be so simple, and you could live how you wanted...now, you can't because someone has to tell you how to live and it must be done their way...get over yourself and mind your own business.
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gdad321
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04:14 PM on 01/09/2012
Another great use : to stop squeeking running shoes; simply trace and cut the shape of your foot and place the dryer sheet under the removable insert. Squeeks are gone!!
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Merv Schwartz
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11:08 AM on 01/24/2012
Pretty clever.
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sue4568
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03:40 PM on 01/09/2012
I'm upset that dryer sheets are being made to sound like a good thing when they disrupt our hormones and have known carcinogens in them. And they make it tough to breathe for those of us with asthma. Why isn't the FDA doing something about them?
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animal addict
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02:57 PM on 01/09/2012
Dryer sheets have so many chemicals, and subjecting an animal to that for any reason is very unhealthy and absured. In fact, people who are organic never even use them in their laundry, because the chemicals seep into the clothes.
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nursejeanne
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02:39 PM on 01/09/2012
I am an avid crocheter and I love to make seaonal items, afghans, etc for my friends. I always enclose several dryer sheets in with the item to control static electricity. The nice smell is an added bonus!
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nursejeanne
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02:43 PM on 01/09/2012
sorry..........mispelled "crocheter" :)
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CherMoe
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10:35 AM on 01/09/2012
Actually, I'm getting away from using dryer sheets. I've read that the chemicals in them are TOXIC AND, according to my grandson's pediatrician, they cause or aggravate many skin allergies and conditions. Throw the dryer sheets AWAY and don't buy any more!!!! You'll be doing your family a FAVOR!!!
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tresbonbon
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10:02 AM on 01/09/2012
Several uses were repeated (love bugs removal, critter repellant, etc.) so there weren't REALLY 30 uses.
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amk871
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09:21 AM on 01/09/2012
ditto on the fact they are not only carcinogenic but i never could imagine who enjoys the smell - i wont use the word fragrance because i think they just plain STINK. going for a walk to get fresh air and some one is drying their clothes with it & the fresh outside air is now further polluted , makes for a cranky walk. i wish people would consider others in their pursuits of so called 'fragrance' - if you go without you will see fabric softeners are not a necessity, its just another marketing brainwashing.
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EdMercer
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08:04 AM on 01/09/2012
Never knew there were so many http://www.homeremediesinfoguide.info uses for dryer sheets, but the one about keeping your pet calm during a storm is classic, I have a dog who can not stand thunder storms, so I will try this.
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Sequoia Magic
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11:30 AM on 01/08/2012
I added a comment before about dryer sheets containing a chemical that is an endocrine disrupter and a carcinogen, but i guess it's not in the papers best interest to post it?
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dadofoh49
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07:17 AM on 01/09/2012
Sequoia:
Same thing I was going to add about them. DANGEROUS
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SlowVolcano
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10:58 PM on 01/07/2012
Ummm why would you want to wipe down your pet with something that contains toxic chemicals that they will later ingest when they bathe themselves?
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