I use dryer sheets for cotton tees and colored wash and wear items thats it. Clorox washer cleaner is very good and available at Kmart. 1/2 cup once a month. I have read it suds for some people, I never had that issue. Follow the clean cycle with a rinse and spin.

oh ya congrats on you new washer and dryer!

The Electrolux reminds you to do a clean cycle every 50 washes with 1 cup of bleach. You don't need special cleaner.

I don't like dryer sheets.

I'm glad you like your new set! It is fun doing laundry with a new front loader! I don't like dryer sheets either. I have heard they are bad for the dryer, but I don't know.

The only issue you may run into with the dryer sheets is that they may gum up the moisture sensor. But I used to use them and never experienced any problems.

Is your drier a steam drier? I have noticed that when I use the steam option in my drier, my items come out with wet stains sometimes. You could try drier balls to reduce static. I have wool ones and they work well.

@izeve yes it is a steam version. I have been looking at the wool dryer balls, I may order me some.

I haven't used dryer sheets in several years. I use regular fabric softener, which seems to do the trick of softening fabric and reducing static cling. I also avoid higher drying temperatures, going no further than medium.

My wife and I also just bought an LG FL washer/dryer set - the slightly higher-end 3570. It seems that a little, growing network of LG owners is starting to emerge at this site.

Agree with asko buyer. Liquid fabric softener, NEVER sheets for me (actually the Miele manual says NO dryer sheets).

Also, drying on gentle or medium temp really helps keeps fabrics much softer and makes towels fluffy!

Someobe will pop in but dryer sheets can cause dryer fires...actually somewhere I read its the #1 cause of dryer fires. I don't use them, actually that's a big fat lie...I use maybe half a one once in a very blue moon.

I have a Less Dry cycle, affectionally named Less Fry...works great.

I have never used liquid fabric softener but I will try that plus only using Medium heat.

I do not get why some need to douse your washables in more chemicals and then bathe with or wear them. Yea your items are soft yes. I prefer not to have perfume smell on anything, a simple dryer sheet keeps what I want static free. Been using them for one specific load for years. No fire or problems with my dryer. Liquid fabric softener is added in last rinse and your wearing chemicals introduced to what should be a rinse of any residual product. All these products that give you perfume smell are just not good. My home smells good always without any introduced perfume from anything. And I have a dog, no one can tell. Everyone has their way and I respect that. Just needed to share my thoughts on this.

Derrick: what type of dryer sheet are you using that is not also leaving chemical residue on your clothing? I'm not a great fan of either, but generally find that someone averse to liquid FS should hold similar objection to dryer sheets.

@ Derrick....Dryer sheets or Liquid fabric softener....chemicals. Bashing us for using (chemical) liquid softener, and then saying you use (chemical) dryer sheets, is a little cray cray.

I do not use dryer sheets in the dryer, as Miele says not to because they can get stuck to the intake holes during drying.

I do however, LOVE dryer sheets in my cycle shoes and sneakers. I change them ever 2-3 days. Seems to absorb moisture, and my cycle/biking shoes and sneakers always smell amazing!

I Would also like to know the difference between LFS and dryer sheets as far as chemicals go.

Did not bash anybody, and I get called crazy. Nice bunch!

Ok I had some Method fabric softener I had purchased a few months ago, I think I bought it for a diy fabreeze type spray I never made, lol. But that along with drying on medium did seem to control the static. And I tried my water plus button and I am in love with that!!!

Derrick L...Sorry, I find your comments inappropriate and abusive.. Bye, Bye.

Reported for inappropriate/abusive comment.

Moving on . . . I used dryer sheets for years, but was constantly having to lean my lint trap with dish soap because it got clogged up. Switched to a small amount of liquid and have noticed clothes smell better and are softer, and the lint trap is much cleaner.

Tara, I have been noticing that this lint trap has been so easy to clean. That must be since I have never used dryer sheets in it.

Derrick...NO one called you crazy. Cray Cray, as we say frequently on this forum is different from crazy.

But it was not just me...you came off very harsh and abrasive. We are a GREAT bunch here! Like a family, honestly!!

Dryer fabric softener sheets put a film on the electronic sensor inside the dryer drum used to judge the dryness of the fabric load. It also eventually causes the lint screen to get stopped up due to a waxy film. And can put a waxy film on the exhaust of the dryer, which traps lint and can be a fire hazard. I've never used fabric softener sheets. Refuse to.

They have the wool dryer balls at bed bath and beyond. I think they are called woolzies...they came in a set of 3 for 16.99 minus the $5 coupon. They work really well.

A 3 pk of tennis balls for 2 bucks will work the same lol.

I've used dryer sheets for years and years and years - no gummy residue, no fires (it's the lint build-up that's flammable). I also use dryer balls so one dryer sheet may last a couple loads or more. You can easily clean the lint screen for your dryer if you think it's getting a build-up. Hot water, soft-bristle brush, lay it out to dry thoroughly.

So glad you got your new set of LG's.

Opening this thread for few questions--

where is the dryer SENSOR BAR/STRIP that can be wiped with alcohol if you fear DS build up?

How well is that LG 3370 w/water plus and steam working for the OP?

And the LG dryer--have read the LG dryer has issue w/lint filter not seating properly at base due to 3 plastic ribs that prevent full seating...and that there is rough edge inside the drum to catch/rip clothes...I saw video on YouTube to fix the lint filter problem--but will have to check the dryer when it arrives...

I ordered an LG w/d set through Costco--the 3670 which has water plus/steam but no Turbo Wash...mixed reviews on line on different sites...Costco has 90 day return policy for W/D sets. I am going to be washing mine and my daughter's laundry for at least the first month... This set is for our FL home--daughter lives next door--but we are going back to TX second wk in August so want to see how this W/D set works before we go...