I am thinking of buying Dryer Max dryer balls. It says on the package that they soften fabric naturally and cut drying time, and are hypoallergenic and reusable. They work by tumbling in the dryer to lift and separate laundry allowing hot air to flow more efficiently. The tips massage fabrics to naturally fluff up and soften without the use of chemicals. Does anybody know if these dryer balls really work?
By zxcv
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I have a friend who said that they don't. Some folks use tennis balls or even tightly wadded foil for 1/10th the price.
Hope this helps. PBP
I have an old pair of 'best friend' tennis shoes from the 80's that I could no longer use because so worn they hurt my feet but couldn't bear to part with them so I washed them and have used them since then to throw in the dryer with my clothes for fluffing. I've heard from others that two or three tennis balls also does the trick.
I've never used the 'purchased' balls, nor do I use dryer sheets or chemical softners of any form. I use tennis balls with small loads, just to keep the clothes from clumping. I also use aluminum foil. I make a loose ball and throw it in the dryer.
I have two, and like them. I don't use them when I am drying delicates, but they really work on towels, with which one should not use dryer sheets (absorbency issue). By using the balls, one need never buy foil, etc. They are reusable "forever."
I have used them for a few years, and I quite like them. I use them with everything. I do not use dryer sheets any more. I find the balls work just as well as the sheets. However, they do wear out. I am on my second set.
I have used these balls (once). They are too loud while the dryer is working and I am afraid they will damage the drum. I just use a cup of vinegar in the final rinse water of the washer and works very well when you put them in the dryer.
I bought some of the dryer balls and found out after using them for a while the little projections on the balls started falling off. I bought a can of 3 tennis balls and use them in my dryer now and they work as well as the more expensive dryer balls.
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