Dryer lint hack: Cozy pet bedding

Suppose you have any hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, or similar critters that might live in a terrarium or traditional hamster cage. In that case, you already have a quick and easy way to repurpose a lot of monthly dryer lint.

Usually, you would have to buy things like pine shavings for your little rodent friends to nest, burrow, sleep, and soil. But here’s a genius dryer lint hack: It’s not only softer than pine shavings, it’s also totally free!

That said, if you’re using your dryer lint for an animal, it’s best to use natural detergents and avoid fabric softeners and scents because some creatures can be pretty sensitive.

Dryer lint hack: Start a fire

Are you on a camping trip, and all the wood you find is soggy? Dryer-lint fire starters to the rescue! Simply fill a few empty toilet paper rolls with some dryer lint and wrap them in wax paper to seal off the ends.

The wax paper acts as an excellent wick for lighting. But this dryer lint hack isn’t just reserved for campfires. It works just as well if you have a fireplace in your home and need something to start a fire with!