Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Dryer Sachets

The following frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our handmade lavender dryer sachets should cover all the bases on any question(s) you might have. However, if you are unable to find the answer(s) to your question(s), or if you require further assistance, please feel free to contact us!

1. What is a dryer sachet?

A dryer sachet is a fabric pouch filled with herbs/botanicals and usually fragranced to make your laundry smell better at the end of the dryer cycle. In the case of our particular dryer sachets, they're filled with lavender buds and infused with an extra kick of lavender essential oils to enhance their fragrance.

2. What are the benefits of using lavender dryer sachets?

There are several benefits to using our lavender dryer sachets:

No harsh artificial chemicals: Commercial fabric softeners work by coating your laundry in a cocktail of chemicals that give the illusion of the fabric being softer. Sachets don't use those ingredients. They also aren't claimed to be softening the fabric.
Everything smells like lavender!: Seriously, how can you go wrong with this?
Elevate your mood and reduce stress: The aromatherapy benefits of lavender include stress relief, relaxation, and lifting your mood. You can have all of this every day, simply by doing your laundry.
No microplastics: Fabric softener sheets release tons of microplastics into the environment (and our bodies), but our lavender dryer sachets don't contain these microplastics.
Your towels will be more absorbent: One of the many effects of commercial fabric softeners is that the coating they put on your fabrics makes your towels less absorbent. Using our dryer sachets, you won't get that coating. Your towels will be more absorbent as a result!
Sleep better: Use our lavender dryer sachets when you dry your bed linens, and you'll get the relaxing, de-stressing, mood-elevating, better-sleep-so-you-can-wake-up-and-conquer-the-day effects of lavender aromatherapy!

3. What ingredients are used in the lavender dryer sachets?

The dryer sachets have possibly our most straight-forward ingredient list ever, as follows:

A cotton fabric pouch
Dried lavender buds
Lavender essential oil

4. Is the fragrance in the lavender dryer sachets natural or synthetic?

The fragrance of our lavender dryer sachets is 100% natural, derived from the dried lavender buds themselves and 100% pure lavender essential oil added to enhance the scent.

5. How do I use the lavender dryer sachets in my laundry?

The directions for using the lavender dryer sachets are pretty simple:

Remove the paper label wrapper.
Toss the whole sachet into the dryer with your laundry and run your cycle as usual.
When you remove your laundry from the dryer, fish out the sachet and set it aside for later use. You can put it in a sandwich bag to keep it fresh.
After 8-10 loads, the sachet will lose its fragrance. Gently squeeze it and roll it between your hands to help release more of the fragrant oils inside.
You'll get another 6-8 loads out of the revitalized sachet. At that point, it probably won't recover again with squeezing.
The spent sachet still has some fragrance, despite being too weakly scented for laundry use. However, it can be tucked into drawers, between sofa cushions, in closets, etc., to help bring a fresh lavender scent to your home.

6. Are the lavender dryer sachets suitable for all types of fabrics?

As far as we're aware, our lavender dryer sachets are fine for all fabrics. In all the years we've been making and selling them, we haven't yet seen or heard of any complications.

7. Can I use the lavender dryer sachets with any dryer brand or type?

Yes, our lavender dryer sachets can be used in any brand or type of dryer!

8. Are the lavender dryer sachets safe for individuals with allergies or sensitivities?

Our lavender dryer sachets are perfectly safe for anybody who isn't allergic to lavender.

9. Can I use the lavender dryer sachets for baby or sensitive skin laundry?

Our dryer sachets should be safe for use with babies' laundry, but make sure your baby isn't allergic to lavender first. If you want to be extra sure, consult your pediatrician before using.

10. How long does the lavender fragrance last on clothes after using the sachets?

We haven't officially done any timed testing to figure this out, but — anecdotally, at least — the fragrance seems to last around as long as a fabric softener's scent does.

11. Can I reuse the lavender dryer sachets for multiple drying cycles?

Yes, our dryer sachets last for multiple drying cycles, and even have use after they're depleted (see the directions in question 5 for an explanation).

12. Do the lavender dryer sachets leave any residue on clothing or the dryer?

No, our lavender dryer sachets do not leave any kind of residue on fabrics or appliances.

13. Can I use the lavender dryer sachets with delicate or special fabrics?

It will probably be fine, but you may want to do a small patch test on an inconspicuous area first.

14. Are the lavender dryer sachets vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes, our lavender dryer sachets are 100% vegan and cruelty-free!

15. Do you offer different scents in your dryer sachet collection?

No, we only offer dryer sachets in lavender.

16. Can I use the lavender dryer sachets with both high and low heat settings?

Yes, our dryer sachets are safe to use in any heat setting.

17. How do I store the lavender dryer sachets to maintain their freshness?

The dryer sachets don't require any special storage measures, but some of our customers prefer to keep it in a sandwich bag between uses to keep it fresh.

18. Can I use the lavender dryer sachets in combination with other laundry products?

Yes, you can use our dryer sachets with whatever other products you like.

19. Do the lavender dryer sachets have any additional benefits, like reducing static?

The dryer sachets don't stop static, but they do have several benefits:

No harsh artificial chemicals: Commercial fabric softeners work by coating your laundry in a cocktail of chemicals that give the illusion of the fabric being softer. Sachets don't use those ingredients. They also aren't claimed to be softening the fabric.
Everything smells like lavender!: Seriously, how can you go wrong with this?
Elevate your mood and reduce stress: The aromatherapy benefits of lavender include stress relief, relaxation, and lifting your mood. You can have all of this every day, simply by doing your laundry.
No microplastics: Fabric softener sheets release tons of microplastics into the environment (and our bodies), but our lavender dryer sachets don't contain these microplastics.
Your towels will be more absorbent: One of the many effects of commercial fabric softeners is that the coating they put on your fabrics makes your towels less absorbent. Using our dryer sachets, you won't get that coating. Your towels will be more absorbent as a result!
Sleep better: Use our lavender dryer sachets when you dry your bed linens, and you'll get the relaxing, de-stressing, mood-elevating, better-sleep-so-you-can-wake-up-and-conquer-the-day effects of lavender aromatherapy!

20. What makes your lavender dryer sachets eco-friendly or sustainable?

Our dryer sachets are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to commercial dryer sheets, particularly because they don't contain any harsh chemical ingredients, they're all-natural, biodegradable, and they don't release microplastics into the environment.

21. Do you offer lavender dryer sachet bundles or multipacks?

Yes, the lavender dryer sachets come in a 3-pack.

22. Are the lavender dryer sachets safe for use in all types of dryers, including gas dryers?

Yes, the dryer sachets are safe for use in any kind of dryer.

23. Can the lavender dryer sachets be used in outdoor drying or line drying?

Unfortunately, no, our sachets won't be useful in those situations. You could tuck the sachets into your drawers and closets to still get the scent, however.

24. Are the lavender dryer sachets suitable for use in laundry facilities with shared machines?

Our lavender dryer sachets are fine for use in laundry facilities with shared machines. They're even less problematic than the commercially available dryer sheets everyone uses in those machines anyway.

25. Do you have any lavender dryer sachets specifically designed for certain seasons or themes?

No, he have just the one type of lavender sachet.

26. Are your lavender dryer sachets tested on animals?

Nope, we absolutely do not test on animals. There's a whole blog post about this, here.

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