Home fire safety and escape
Do not add dryer sheets to flame-retardant clothing; follow the garment's care label. If an additive is unclear, leave it out and ask the employer or manufacturer; do not assume lost protection is restored.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Dryer sheets can reduce the protection of flame-retardant fabrics even when the clothes look unchanged.
Adding dryer sheets to every load, including flame-retardant clothing.
Do not add dryer sheets to flame-retardant clothing; follow the garment's care label.
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
