If I am storing projects in ziplock bags will it hurt anything to put a dryer sheet in?
03-02-2011, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Hmm, not sure why it would hurt them. If nothing else, it will make them smell nice and likely keep away some bugs. I'm interested in other people's answers as well David. Great question! :thumbup:
03-02-2011, 02:20 AM
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I have always heard/read that it is not good for a quilt to use dryer sheets on the fabric or the completed quilt when washing, especially a quilt that will be stored for a while, but I am not sure if there would be a problem with short term storage in a plastic bag with a dryer sheet.
03-02-2011, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by davidwent
Ahhhhhh never thought about going the soap route! Genius!!! I also did not think about letting the fabric breathe. Great advice everyone Thank you so much!
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03-02-2011, 04:29 AM
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I teach quilting and in the beginner class when we go over washing material we do not recommend that you even use the dryer sheets. Have you ever washed a dark t-shirt and then dried it with a dryer sheet and ended up with spots that look like grease. (they don't come out) I use to have that problem and thought we were sloppy eaters. It is from the dryer sheets, because they have a petroleum base. That is what gets on your t-shirts/material.
03-02-2011, 04:37 AM
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I have not thought to use them in the boxs of fabric but my niece moved from Neb (she got out of the Navy and so box where in storage for about 3 month) she put drier sheets in with her clothing to keep them fresher smelling
03-02-2011, 04:38 AM
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I would be a bit concerned that the dryer sheet might stain the fabrics. If you use the dryer sheet for cleaning the bottom of your iron, it leaves something that resembles a great big grease stain. I don't think I'd risk it. Why are you wanting to put the sryer sheet in the bag anyway?
03-02-2011, 05:18 AM
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I would never use a dryer sheet as I think it would leave a residue you might not like. For the lady who only smokes in her kitchen,it will go all through your house.I speak from experience of long ago.Don't do it anymore anywhere.It seems to permeate everything. I have never noticed that when folks smoke outside.
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