It is this residue, often silicone-based ... I also don't use dryer sheets. These sheets of nonwoven synthetic fabric are coated with a solution that rubs off onto fabrics thanks to the heat ...

Dryer sheets are small, thin sheets that are ubiquitous in most laundry rooms. Typically coated in fragrance, lubricant, and silicone-based softener, they are designed to reduce static ...