What do dryer sheets actually do—and are they really necessary? While laundry detergent is a non-negotiable, you might wonder if add-ins like dryer sheets are worth keeping in your routine or just adding extra cost and effort. To find out, we asked laundry pros to explain how dryer sheets work, whether they’re truly useful, and when it might be better to skip them.

What Do Dryer Sheets Do?

Dryer sheets are thin, sheet-like pieces of fabric, often made from polyester or cellulose, that are coated with fabric-softening ingredients and fragrances. The first thing you’ll notice about them is that many possess that quintessential “fresh laundry” scent, but dryer sheets do more than simply make your laundry smell nice. They can also help eliminate static electricity , reduce wrinkling , an

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