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8 Brilliant Dryer Lint Hacks That Will Change Your Life

October 11, 2023 · 7 min read
Dryer Lint Hack
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Dryer lint hack: Modeling clay

What do you get when you mix glue, dryer lint, warm water, and dish soap? A brilliant dryer lint hack, aka a huge mess that your kids or grandkids would love to play with! Wet-dryer lint has a similar consistency to modeling dough.

That means it makes a great upcycled alternative to expensive crafting clay. It’s perfect for molding shapes, and once it dries, kids can paint or otherwise decorate their creations. You can even use it as a papier-mache project!

Dryer lint hack: Plant liner

Another fantastic dryer lint hack is to line your potted plants. It will absorb and retain water for thirsty plants that prefer a denser medium and prevent dirt from falling out of the holes. But we MUST caution against using it around animals and other wildlife, especially birds.

The problem? The lint contains fabric softener, detergent, and synthetic materials, and these chemicals could be dangerous when ingested.

Also, when birds use it for nests, it will soak up water, dry out, and crumble, potentially damaging the nest’s structure. Responsible disposal of dryer lint is essential for safety and environmental considerations.

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9 responses to “8 Brilliant Dryer Lint Hacks That Will Change Your Life”

  1. Wende Kelsey says:
    May 2, 2024 at 1:29 pm

    I found the lint hack very interesting. Now to start saving my lint

    Reply
  2. Patti M says:
    June 9, 2024 at 8:13 am

    You are being very irresponsible by telling people to use the dryer lint in a pet cage. That can be very toxic to them as chemicals are used in the detergent and fabric softener used on clothes. They use shavings for a reason.

    Reply
  3. Victor Tosco says:
    June 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    I want to know

    Reply
  4. Susie GIBBS says:
    August 1, 2024 at 8:26 pm

    He’ll no! Absolutely not.

    Reply
  5. LaDonna says:
    August 2, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    Unsubscribe

    Reply
  6. JOSEPH MITCHELL says:
    August 3, 2024 at 8:06 am

    When you clean the dryer vent after every load you will have small pieces. If you clean after 3 to 5 loads (Depending on your dryer) you will be able to remove it in sheets which most of these hacks would actually need in order to work properly.
    Cleaning after each load is not necessary at all. There really isn’t enough on the screen to do anything but make a mess of the laundry area. That has been my experience, anyway.
    I like the ideas. I thought about all that lint being used for something but, I never tried to come up with anything.

    Reply
  7. Steve McFarland says:
    August 4, 2024 at 12:28 pm

    I liked your ideas for dryer lint but wondered if it is possible to use dryer lint to make paper. I knew recycled paper products can be used to make new paper but since lint is recycled fiber I wondered if it could be processed into paper.

    Reply
  8. D.D'Aaron says:
    December 8, 2024 at 3:40 pm

    Tried them ! Didn’t loose a single lb.! Rip off!!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Jason says:
    February 2, 2025 at 10:58 am

    you are a moron

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