Fabric sheets softners are
not and by far as effective as real bugs repellent sheets...
They sure can be used if nothing else is available...(better then nothing)
But I think it wouldn't be wise to bring them
instead of real bug repellent.
It's not only the itching you're preventing but serious sickness as well...
Scientific testing has proven that Vic's Vaporub, Bounce dryer sheets, vitamin B, and bananas do not chase mosquitoes away. Any oil-based product, such as the popular Skin-So-Soft from Avon does work, but testing shows it only lasts for a few minutes.
So, the experts say anything with
deet or picaridin is still the best repellent for biting mosquitoes. But, be careful around babies and don't put it on your pets.
Also since mosquitoes lifespan is around 2-4 weeks it would be wise to bring bugs repellent for the next month...
Worst before rubbing bounce in your face think about the list of just some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners and dryer sheets:
* Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
* Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
* Ethanol: On the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders
* Limonene: Known carcinogen
* A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage
* Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA's Hazardous Waste list
* Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
* Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
* Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
* Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
The only reason I can think as to why the mosquitoes would avoid the Bounce sheet is because they are aware of of the ingredients list...
