Why do so many people put a dryer sheet in their mailbox? Here's the answer
A post published on Reddit has recently gone viral on all social networks. Have you ever seen a photo of a dryer sheet inside a mailbox? What is its purpose?
The post in question highlighted a common problem for all postmen: that of wasp nests. It seems that these very annoying insects love to do things nests right inside the post boxes. It was published by one of these workers in a yellow jacket, who was stung several times by a wasp after unknowingly sticking his hand in a mailbox!
Summer is one of the most awaited and loved seasons, but with it it also brings not too pleasant things, like insects! But what does dryer sheet have to do with all this? Well it seems like he hesitates a ingenious trick to help postman friends avoid the unpleasant inconvenience of a wasp sting. The viral post is therefore an appeal for help addressed to the entire world!
The scent of dryer sheets works by wasp deterrent, preventing them from making the mailbox their home. Below, here's what you could do:
- Choose a dryer sheet with a strong fragrance.
- Tape the paper inside your mailbox.
- Make sure you replace it periodically, so that the inside is always fragrant and free from wasps.
The postman's words above Reddit they went around the world and many colleagues came to his support. Most people on the web had never heard of this trick, does it really take so little to get rid of unwanted guests? Those who have tried it say yes! Well, if a small gesture can make postmen's jobs safer, why not do it?
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