Are You Throwing Away Dryer Sheets Too Soon? These 7 Clever Reuses Will Change Your Laundry Routine

Another surprisingly useful second life for dryer sheets is in small spaces that trap stale odors. Shoes, gym bags, laundry baskets, drawers, luggage, and small trash bins can all develop that slightly unpleasant "closed-up" smell over time—not necessarily dirty, but definitely less fresh than you'd like. A used dryer sheet can help neutralize those odors.