I started placing my dryer sheets in the lint trap compartment instead of the drum for 14 days this June. This is what happened

In the end, the experiment showed that this laundry hack can be useful, but it is not a perfect solution. As the article concludes, “the best solution may be a balanced approach.” Using the lint-trap method for loads where static control is most important may provide benefits, while traditional dryer-sheet use remains the better option when maximum softness is the goal.