The scents used include rose, hyacinth, muguet (Lily of the Valley), patchouli and white cedar. Initially, you’ll be hit with the flowery odour, but as time goes by your laundry will take on a more woody scent. Dryer sheets are usually made from a polyester material, though eco sheets that can be composted are also available and they’re made from paper. Another alternative to dryer sheets, the Ecoegg promises to cut tumble drying time by up to 28%, which is not to be sniffed at when energy costs are so high. To keep the inside of your dryer fresh and free of residue, use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water. Spray the mixture onto the inside of the dryer, and wipe it away with a cloth. You may also want to rinse with plain water to get any additional residue out. Let it air dry completely with the door open to prevent mildew from forming.

Bounce dryer sheets are a favourite with users, not just because you get plenty of uses from one box for a moderate price, but because clothes feel soft after they’ve been dried.

These are fragrance-free so suitable for people with sensitive skin and they’ve also been rated an allergy-friendly product by Allergy UK. Comfort Intense Tumble Dryer Sheets will provide you with incredibly intense freshness straight out of your tumble dryer. If you have sensitive skin – The chemicals and fragrances on the sheets can sometimes cause severe skin irritation, so should be avoided if you or whoever you are doing laundry for has sensitive skin.

Plus, the sheets can be put in wardrobes, drawers and luggage to make them smell nice. There’ll be no more stinky closets when you’ve got Lenor sheets at home!You can, however, use dryer sheets in a washer-dryer. But you must make sure that you only use the dryer sheets when you are using the drying feature. With these dryer sheets, laundry doesn’t just feel soft to the touch, it also comes out of the tumble wrinkle-free as an added bonus. So not only will you be snuggling up in comfortable clothes, but you won’t have to waste time ironing the items either. A single box contains 34 sheets, and you need to use one sheet per average sized load of laundry. After using a sheet in the dryer, you should notice that your laundry isn’t too creased and doesn’t contain much static cling.