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DM 01-15-2009 11:05 AM

I don't use fabric softener b/c of my skin condition, plus the septic guy told my DH that it turns to sludge. He told him that as he was pumping out our septic. So, I bought the dryer balls a few yrs ago and I love them. My laundry is soft, and they help it to dry faster. I got my Sis and DD a set from Walgreen's too, and they swear by them. *Plus, they last forever.

Kitty 01-15-2009 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DM (Post 446640)
I don't use fabric softener b/c of my skin condition, plus the septic guy told my DH that it turns to sludge. He told him that as he was pumping out our septic. So, I bought the dryer balls a few yrs ago and I love them. My laundry is soft, and they help it to dry faster. I got my Sis and DD a set from Walgreen's too, and they swear by them. *Plus, they last forever.


Do they prevent static cling, too? I have a big problem with that....especially in the winter.

DM 01-15-2009 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitty (Post 446688)
Do they prevent static cling, too? I have a big problem with that....especially in the winter.

Hey Kell! The only time I've ever noticed static cling while using the dryer balls, was when I had the dryer on HOT and let it go too long, as I found a pair of my satin unmentionables in a towel. But, no~ I don't usually notice a static cling problem using them.

Kitty 01-15-2009 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DM (Post 446716)
Hey Kell! The only time I've ever noticed static cling while using the dryer balls, was when I had the dryer on HOT and let it go too long, as I found a pair of my satin unmentionables in a towel. But, no~ I don't usually notice a static cling problem using them.



Thanks, I may just have to give them a try. I just bought one of those old fashioned wooden clothes drying racks. I figure I can hang up towels and t-shirts and then pop them in the dryer once they are almost dry so that they will get fluffy. I think RW mentioned once that her mother did this and it really saved on electricity usage.

hollym 01-15-2009 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitty (Post 446688)
Do they prevent static cling, too? I have a big problem with that....especially in the winter.


I use the dryer balls, too, but still have static cling. I don't know why they don't work for me, but they do help to dry things quicker, so I keep using them.

weegot5kiz 01-15-2009 05:20 PM

where do you get dryer balls?

Curious 01-15-2009 05:21 PM

Use a towel frank. :rolleyes:

weegot5kiz 01-15-2009 05:22 PM

see and I didnt post dryer bootcamp

Curious 01-15-2009 05:28 PM

CVS, Walgreen, WalMart, Target...

:D

Sorry...couldn't help myself Frank. :o

Riverwild 01-15-2009 05:40 PM

I still use the spot of softener on a cloth thing. I just spot the cloth with softener and toss it in the dryer with the load, whether I am going for a fluff or a full dry. I don't wash the cloth between loads either.

I would think the sponge would work just as well. I would make sure that it is wrung out pretty good so the softener doesn't stain the clothes if it gets caught in one place in the load.

I have had the same bottle of softener for more than a year! I just add more water if it starts to get thick. :rolleyes:


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