The 6 Best Dryer Sheets

Best Overall

Bounce Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets

$10 $8 at Amazon $16 at Walmart $14 at Walgreens

Bounce Dryer Sheets are a classic for a reason: They deliver an unparalleled soft and static-free load of laundry. They’re easy to toss into the dryer, come in large and small quantities based on your usage, and have a signature laundry-fresh scent. In fact, we noted that they have an Outdoor Fresh scent as soon as you open the box. Bounce is a best-selling, recognizable brand and reliable when it comes to getting rid of static cling.

The original Bounce dryer sheets can also reduce wrinkles while they soften. This may not be the case for all laundry, especially if it sits in the dryer for a day or more before folding. But if you take your dry laundry out within a few hours, you can expect it to be static- and wrinkle-free. 

One thing to note: They’re made with fragrances and softening agents, so if your skin or nose are sensitive, these may not be the best choice.

_{Amount: 120 or 240 | Dimensions: 6.4 x 9 inches | Scent: Various}

Best Smelling

Gain Dryer Sheets

$10 at Amazon $10 at Walmart $11 at Home Depot

Gain's dryer sheets are known for having some of longest-lasting scent around. They also reduce static cling and wrinkles while softening. The brand recommends using multiple sheets in large or extra-large loads, to ensure that the softening and fragrance agents get to all of your items. Just know that Gain has a slightly coated feel to its sheets, more so than our best overall pick.

Gain dryer sheets are part of a line that features the popular original scent. If you love the floral smell, you can also buy the fabric softener and scent-boosting beads to throw in with your laundry. Keep in mind that if you’re sensitive or have allergies, it may be best to try out just one product before committing to multiple ones with the same scent.

_{Amount: 240 | Dimensions: 6.3 x 8.7 inches | Scent: Original}

Best for Sensitive Skin

Bounce Free & Gentle Dryer Sheets

$12 $10 at Amazon $10 at Walmart $10 at Target

It’s entirely possible to get the top performance of Bounce without the fragrance. Just like their scented counterparts, these sheets reduce static and wrinkles, as well as use a softening agent to get clothing, linens, and towels extra soft and fluffy. Plus, the softening agent is biodegradable.

The sheets have been tested by dermatologists and are free of fragrances and dyes—though, a heads-up that these dryer sheets are made of a non-woven polyester, just like the classic Bounce option, and use a softening agent, which can still be potential irritants for some.

_{Amount: 240 | Dimensions: 6.4 x 9 inches | Scent: Unscented}

Best Eco-Friendly

Molly's Suds Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets

$14 at Amazon

Molly’s Suds dryer sheets are made with plant-based ingredients, but they're effective at getting your laundry soft, reducing static cling, and providing a pleasant scent (like lavender or peppermint, which are both made with essential oils). There are unscented options, too, if you don’t want to bother with fragrance at all. We noted that Molly's sheets have a lighter, thin feel and are less coated than other brands.

These dryer sheets are also compostable so you know that they’re friendly to the Earth and your dryer, as well as your clothing. While they cost a bit more than their non-plant-based counterparts, it may be worth the higher price tag to steer clear of ingredients that may irritate your skin.

_{Amount: 120 | Dimensions: 6.4 x 9 inches | Scent: Unscented, lavender, and peppermint}

Best for Pet Hair

Bounce Pet Hair Dryer Sheets

$14 at Amazon $19 at Walmart $14 at Target

If you’ve struggled with pet hair sticking to just about everything, you should definitely add Bounce Pet Hair Mega Dryer Sheets to your laundry routine. The majority of cotton and synthetic clothing will come out completely free of pet hair (but note they won't work with every fabric).

Many other dryer sheet options also work to keep lint and hair from sticking to your clothing. Unless you have a pet who sheds a lot, these may be a tad much for every load of laundry, since the sheets are larger and a bit more expensive than standard dryer sheets. You may only want to use them when needed to get pet hair off of particular items.

_{Amount: 180 | Dimensions: 8.7 x 12.6 inches | Scent: Fresh Scent}

Best Reusable

Purecosheet Reusable Dryer Sheets

$19 $17 at Amazon

Every time you use dryer sheets, the softening agents come off, and they become less effective. So you throw them away and start fresh. But sometimes you may be conscious about not creating waste in the first place. If that's your priority, these polyester dryer sheets, which are sold two to a pack, can be used for as many as 500 loads. (When their laundry life is over, you can add them to your rag bag and save them for household cleaning jobs.)

Because they fight static with a conductive fiber woven into them, they can be used to dry fabrics that you wouldn't pair with traditional dryer sheets, such as athletic wicking clothing, kids' pajamas, and delicate items such as cloth diapers.

_{Amount: 2 | Dimensions: 7.4 x 2 x 4.41 inches | Scent: Unscented}