Question about dryer balls... - Page 2

brewhaha · ‎07-25-2010

I think boxers keeps them dryer. Wool doesn't dry very fast and rubber doesn't breathe.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

On 12/30/2014 brewhaha said:
I think boxers keeps them dryer. Wool doesn't dry very fast and rubber doesn't breathe.

*Snort Laugh*. Oh, Brew...once again, love it!

robomo · ‎03-10-2010

Fabric softener coats the inside of your dryer over time. I don't use any of it. I get a little static now and then, but I don't care. I have a newish washer and dryer and have never used any FS in it.

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

On 12/30/2014 happy housewife said:
They make a lot of noise but work well when drying things like comforters so they don't bunch up. Also, if you put just one item in the dryer it is good to use a dryer ball to kkep it from getting in a bunch - but they are VERY NOISY.

I bought the dryer balls to keep my sheets from ending up in a huge ball - one big bunch. These didn't help at all! The sheets ball up, bunch up and are so wrinkled

patticakes · ‎03-10-2010

You can make your own wool dryer balls. I made some about a year or so ago and they're still going strong. Love to use them especially with microfiber and towels and anywhere you don't want to use fabric softener. I believe you can find the instructions if you google them. Easy to make and easy to use.

Dee in OK · ‎03-30-2012

Just two days ago, I ordered a set of wool dryer balls. I'm hoping they'll help with static. I want to give up dryer sheets and the only reason I use the sheets is to control the terrible static in my clothes.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I will never use the rubber dryer balls again. I found that after time, some of the "nubs" came off and I could smell the burning in the dryer. Never again!!!!!

Dee in OK · ‎03-30-2012

On 12/31/2014 Krimpette said:
I will never use the rubber dryer balls again. I found that after time, some of the "nubs" came off and I could smell the burning in the dryer. Never again!!!!!

Krimpette, that's one reason I ordered the wool dryer balls to try instead of using tennis balls or other rubber type balls. I used to play tennis, and I still remember the strong, chemical, rubbery type of smell when I opened a new can of balls. I don't want that smell in my clothes. I'm hoping these wool dryer balls will help control static so I can give up the dryer sheets.

marky · ‎03-10-2010

On 12/31/2014 Dee in OK said:
On 12/31/2014 Krimpette said:
I will never use the rubber dryer balls again. I found that after time, some of the "nubs" came off and I could smell the burning in the dryer. Never again!!!!!

Krimpette, that's one reason I ordered the wool dryer balls to try instead of using tennis balls or other rubber type balls. I used to play tennis, and I still remember the strong, chemical, rubbery type of smell when I opened a new can of balls. I don't want that smell in my clothes. I'm hoping these wool dryer balls will help control static so I can give up the dryer sheets.

I bought some of the wool dryer balls at TJ Maxx and I love them. I, too, had some of the nubs to come off of the other kind but never noticed any chemical smell. I had just used them so much that they were worn out. They need to be replaced periodically.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I use 4 of the rubber ones at all times, have had no issues with them for over 3 years. Just need to buy the better quality ones. These are quite sturdy.