What is Better, Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets?

Question

I have always used just dryer sheets because I hate having to watch for the rinse cycle to add the liquid softner. But which is really better?

Answer 1

I use both. This way i am covered if I hang my clothes out to dry on the line or if i decide to use the drier. I sometimes hang out my Jeans but dry my shirts in the dryer. I do not notice a difference.  

Answer 2

~~I guess it's a preference thing really. I heard (and don't know if it's true) the dryer sheets coat a dryer drum and can mess up the sensor for automatic set drying. I have always used liquid because it makes my clothes feel so soft and the scent stays in so much longer. When I tried dryer sheets I didn't feel like our clothes were as soft and often times I would have static cling. So I went back to liquid.~~

Answer 3

It is true that dryer sheets cause a film to collect on dryer filters, eventually causing the dryer to overheat  if you do not scrub the film off occasionally.  I personally like liquid because it makes the clothes softer and smell better.

Answer 4

Liquid works better. Dryer sheet became popular because the old washers didn't have a place to add liquid fabric softer at the beginning of a wash cycle.  You had to wait around and add it at the rinse cycle. If you missed it, you have  to run the rinse cycle again and add it then . Very annoying.At the time dryer sheets were more convenient because you didn't have to keep and eye on the washer all the time.

Answer 5

they say dryer sheets  has a film on it that covers your lint screen , so I use the liquid I think it smells better too .

Answer 6

I use the downy ball so I don't have to chase the rinse cycle but I think that liquid softner is the best because it keeps your clothes smelling fresher longer and makes them much softer!

Answer 7

I like the liquid because I don't have to throw away a dryer sheet (which often makes it to the folding stage or later); it's one less thing to put in a landfill.  But to each his own.

Answer 8

both