If you're like the majority of people that own dryers, the trash bin in your laundry space is constantly being filled with old dryer lint. However, if you are throwing your old dryer lint after every load, you're missing an opportunity to recycle and save money! 1.Kindling
Saving money and time on finding or buying extra fire wood to keep a fire going is SUCH a plus. Dryer lint is very flammable, and that's why it's so, so important to clean it out after every cycle. You can even make a simple fire-starting kit out of recycled materials. IF you take an old toilet paper roll and stuff with dryer lint will get your fire going! 2. Stuffing
Whether you're making a small craft, or need to stuff a pillow, dryer lint is so useful as stuffing. Admit it, when you clean out your dryer lint you've appreciated how soft it is. It makes sense that it would be a great substitute for stuffing. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than buying stuffing as well. 3. Compost Pile
Compost piles are so useful. You can eliminate so much waste by having one. However, they don't only have to be from egg shells and banana peels. Dryer Lint is also such a good add to your compost pile. The right nutrients for plants doesn't only help plants thrive, but can limit the growth of all of those annoying weeds. The materials in dryer lint is really useful for these effects, like cotton and linen. 4. Absorbency
Many people don't know how absorbent dryer lint is. You can save wasting paper towels by using dryer lint to soak up small spills. Save money and save yourself from messes! 5. Pet Bedding
We love all pets, but dang they're expensive! If you own hamsters, or guinea pigs, or other cage-kept animals, you know how expensive it can be to get things for they're maintenance. Luckily, you can used a bunch of recycled materials for their cages. Like cardboard, and surprise, dryer lint! It truly does make a fantastic bedding for all pets that need bedding. At the end of the day, it's so much more useful to use dryer-lint than to let it sit in a trash bag. Make sure you try some of these new eco-friendly and wallet-friendly uses!
