Substitute for Dryer Sheets in a Pinch?

Substitute for Dryer Sheets in a Pinch?
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answer:I’ve heard that you can use a sheet of tin foil. I’ve never tried it, but supposedly it works. Worth a shot. However, if you are drying something very prone to static like a sweater or a fleece jacket, I would just hang it and skip the dryer altogether.
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