Yes dryer sheets can help with lint.
Lint is formed when fabric fibers come off clothes and stick to each other during the drying process.
This is often caused by the friction of clothes tumbling around in the dryer.
By using a dryer sheet the static-resistant material helps to reduce the amount of friction between clothes which means fewer fibers get pulled off and less lint forms.
This is especially helpful when drying synthetic fabrics which tend to generate more static and lint.
What Are Dryer Sheets?
Dryer sheets are an incredibly useful tool in the laundry room and chances are you’ve used them countless times.
They’re basically just a sheet of fabric usually made of polyester or cotton that’s treated with a static-resistant material like cationic resin polyester or polyethylene.
You put a dryer sheet in the dryer along with your clothes and the heat of the dryer activates the static-resistant material.
This helps to reduce static cling and helps your clothes come out feeling softer.
Other Benefits of Using Dryer Sheets
In addition to helping with lint dryer sheets can offer other benefits.
For example they can help reduce wrinkles and make your clothes smell nice.
The static-resistant material also helps keep pet hair off your clothes.
The Downside of Dryer Sheets
The main downside of dryer sheets is that they can leave a residue on your clothes that can be difficult to remove.
This residue is usually caused by the static-resistant material breaking down in the heat of the dryer.
It’s also possible for dryer sheets to leave a waxy buildup on the inside of your dryer which can reduce its efficiency.
The Bottom Line
Overall dryer sheets can be a great way to reduce static lint and wrinkles in your clothes.
However it’s important to be aware of the potential downsides of using them such as residue and buildup in your dryer.