Will Dryer Sheets Keep Mosquitoes Away?
WouterWhether or not dryer sheets keep mosquitoes away depends on the specific type of mosquitoes you have in your yard. But the good news is that they do repel some of them.
Basically, the purpose of dryer sheets is to provide a strong scent that mosquitoes and other insects don’t like. They also contain chemicals that repel them. You can place them in areas that you want to keep bugs away from, such as near windows and doors.
One of the ingredients in dryer sheets is linalool. It is naturally found in plants, such as basil and lavender. It is also used in some mosquito repellent sprays. But there is no scientific proof that it actually works.
Another chemical, beta-citronellol, is commonly used to repel mosquitoes. It is also present in citronella, a common home repellent. But it has been known to work well on other bugs, such as beetles and mites.
One test showed that a dryer sheet could effectively repel fungus gnats, which are a type of mosquito. These are common in agricultural fields and can be a nuisance to both people and animals. They are also known to bite humans.
There are other bug repelling methods that are more effective, such as trapping and using essential oils. But a dryer sheet is unlikely to do much more than keep the insects away from you.
But you may be wondering what’s so special about a dryer sheet. The best answer is that it does something that a lot of other products don’t do.
