Comments on: Deck the Halls With Dryer Balls

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:18:14 +0000

I just had a friend tell me about how she uses dryer balls with her cloth diapers. I am going to give them a try.

By: Rozetta

Rozetta — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:22:28 +0000

I have never heard of dryer balls. Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna try to make some

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:56:57 +0000

As others have confirmed, dryer balls really do work! It’s just through mechanical action rather than chemical action. For the user who made her own, how did you do it?

By: christine k

christine k — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:05:58 +0000

We use LooHoo (formerly “Wooly Rounds”) Wool dryer balls. They are FANTASTIC! Even people with wool sensitivities that can’t wear wool clothes don’t have any issue with wool dryer balls! They reduce drying time and they are great for cutting down on static. The more you have in the dryer, the better! We have 8.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:52:08 +0000

I made my own with a couple of thrift store sweaters and a bit of yarn. They’re not as pretty as ones made with bright wool roving, but it only cost $6 to make a set of ten. They’re fantastic; not noisy like tennis balls and they really seem to get rid of wrinkles.

By: Beth R

Beth R — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:39:58 +0000

We just started using them, but I think I need more to see the impact on dryer time though. I definitely love them though and love that there is alternative for cloth

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:17:05 +0000

I have never tried them, but I have thought about it. I do have a sensitivity to wool (I know, not very common, but I do), but I’m okay if it doesn’t touch my bare skin. I’m wondering if it would be okay to try the wool ones or not? I might just have to try and see.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:01:39 +0000

I have used wool dryer balls for over a year. I had previously tried the plastic version, but they are noisy and any hard plastic on the ends breaks off after a while. I much prefer the wool dryer balls. They are an investment, but so is anything worth while. They do help with dry time. I don’t typically have static cling, so can’t say if they help or not. I have used the Woolzies Dryer Balls for about 5 months, and they are holding up wonderfully! I previously used a homemade farmers market dryer ball, but they did not hold up for very long. I think the quality is very important when choosing the brand. You can find out more about where to buy them and how to make them on my article: http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/blog/detergent-additives-softeners-and-cloth-diapers/

By: Cammie

Cammie — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:27:34 +0000

Thanks for this! I’ve been dryer ball curious since I started CDing 2 years ago and gave up dryer sheets. I’m seriously considering picking some up now.

By: Kristi Cartwright

Kristi Cartwright — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:10:06 +0000

I am interested to try dryer balls as I am just getting into cloth diapering with my first little one due in 4 weeks! Thanks for this post and a special thanks to the commenter above who shared the link for $3 wool dryer balls!!!