Comments on: Dryer Balls?

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:11:28 +0000

I’ve never used dryer balls – I just use clean tennis balls! I have about 5 in my dryer usually.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:52:30 +0000

We have been using dryer balls (got them mostly to reduce drying time) and have found them to be good. We are also using Ecoballs along with a magnoball in the wash. This has been the biggest positive in doing our wash. We have eliminated detergents by using the eco balls. They work well. It comes with a eco stain remover that I have found better than traditional stain removers. The magno ball in the wash eliminates the need for fabric softener and it really works well! We live in a hard water area and it reall makes a difference. We also use the same magnoball in the dishwasher and same results there. I’d highly recommend. It’s so nice to know that we’re eliminating these chemicals from the water and also it’s been nicer on our skin and budget!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:08:31 +0000

I use white vinegar in my rinse water and line dry, works well for me.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:12:18 +0000

Good question.

I purchased some last year to hopefully eliminate the softener requirement. I thought they worked alright. The clothes came out static free and they did seem to dry faster. The only problem I have with them is the banging racket in the dryer. It is very irritating and it can’t be good for the inside of the dryer either.

Hope this helps.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:12:34 +0000

Christine, I don’t currently use a fabric softener. We don’t have hard water, so our clothes really aren’t stiff(esp. out of the dryer!).

By: Amy N

Amy N — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:32:03 +0000

Here’s some info on wool dryer balls:
http://www.buddhabunz.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=WoolDryerBalls&Sub=85&isThumbs=No&Thumbs=

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:37:11 +0000

I use the static eliminator fabric things – they are reusable. I think they work better than the dryer balls. My kids have eczema and are allergic to all dryer sheets, even ones without scent. The chemicals stay in the dryer for 5+ cycles, so I can’t even use dryer sheets for my clothes. Our clothes aren’t as soft, but using the static eliminators are much better than using nothing.

By: Christine @ becomingp31

Christine @ becomingp31 — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:22:17 +0000

I have seen these before but never knew that they were suppose to cut down on your drying time – that is great! I have just switched to using vinagar in my rinse cycle instead of liquid fabric softener and it seems to be doing the trick. I read that vinagar is suppose to help reduce static as well. What are you currently using???

By: StephK

StephK — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:14:07 +0000

I have not tried these yet, but have been socking away my pennies to get them.
For static reduction without the smelly perfumes on dryer sheets and fabric softner I use vinegar while washing (1/4 cup with 1/2 cup water in the liquid fabric dispencer in my washer). It doesn’t smell and reduces static and works fine for “softness”.

By: A Thrifty Mrs

A Thrifty Mrs — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:09:53 +0000

I don’t have a dryer (I try to line dry) so have never used them, but a few reviews seem to have a downer on them. I have heard that throwing a tennis ball in the wash does the same. But who knows?

On my old blog I tried washer balls, they worked really well.