Well,I been using dryer sheets ever since they came out,and before those,we used hair rinse and water,or the old pink fabric softner (way back when)in a spray bottle to spray the sides of the dryer.Unless I line dry,then no need,but their kinda stiff.I have never had a problem.If I didn't use them,I would have static all over my unmentionables.They say not to use soap in that area either when you wash,but hey,When I shower,everything gets washed.Again,never had one problem.But some people are allergic and sensitive to a lot of things,so organic would be the way to go.