washing Barefoot Dreams - Page 2

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

My experience with these dryer balls is a waste of time & $. They do absolutely nothing.

Call Barefoot dreams. They say NO fabric softner & that includes dryer sheets.

2penny · ‎03-01-2015

I don't know about dryer balls actually softening but I do know that if I dry just a few items they don't fluff good & will come out wrinkled, so I can see that balls would help. And I have used tennis balls in the commercial dryer when I dry my down comforter.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

via the barefoot dreams website:

CARE + CLEANING

Please lovingly care for your Barefoot Dreams product to retain the softness. Barefoot Dreams is machine washable. However, our fabrics do not like heat and we recommend a cool wash on the delicate cycle and gentle/air fluff in the dryer for a minimum time only. Do not use dryer sheets or a fabric softener. We suggest storing all robes and hoodies flat rather than hanging which will make them stretch.

ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE MACHINE WASHABLE AND DRYABLE

We recommend washing on a delicate cycle in cold water with a gentle detergent (no fabric softener).
Tumble dry on your lowest dryer setting with low heat (no dryer sheets).
Air fluff or flat dry is also recommended.

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World Traveler · ‎02-02-2015

@sunshine45 When all else fails, read the instructions! LOL!

Thanks for posting that information.

santorini · ‎03-09-2010

No fabric softener. I wash mine on the delicate cycle with cold water. I place them in the dryer on delicate for about 2-3 minutes only and then hang to dry the rest of the way. They are all still fluffy and soft. I love my Barefoot Dreams items.

LUVNLIFE · ‎08-31-2015

@Kachina624 wrote:
@LUVNLIFE wrote:
I don't use fabric softener at all. Only dryer sheets and my BD cardigans are yrs. old and still like new.
@LUVNLIFE. Dryer sheets are impregnated with fabric softener. No difference than using the liquid.

@Kachina624- There can definitely be a difference in the outcome- liquid can leave spots on clothing if not dispensed or rinsed thoroughly. I have never heard of a problem with a dryer sheet or experienced one. That was my point, sorry I didn't communicate that better.