No sheet! These wool dryer balls last for 1,000 loads and a pack of 6 costs $12

If there’s one thing I’d love to see banned from every home, it’s dryer sheets. I know, I know — a lot of people use them, and if you’re one of the many who use them, you’re probably not that eager to ditch them. After all, how else will your clothes stay soft and static-free? Well, there’s a simple solution: these #1 bestsellers Practical wool drying balls for laundry. These little felt spheres do everything a dryer sheet can, but they’re better for the environment, your skin, and your expensive gadget. No wonder shoppers purchased more than 40,000 sets last month. Curious to see what all the fuss is about? A six-pack is on sale for $12.

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Why is it a good deal?

Amazon’s best seller dryer sheets costs about $10 for a pack of 240. On the other hand, these wool dryer balls it can be used for more than 1,000 charges and costs just $2 more. While it’s not as low as it always was, you’re still saving 40% – and because they help clothes dry faster, you could also see your electricity bill go down.

Why do I need this?

Made from 100% premium New Zealand wool, these dryer balls do not contain questionable chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin. They also don’t leave residue like dryer sheets do, which can cause buildup in the dryer and lint filter over time.

So how do they work? “As the dryer balls rotate in the dryer, they lift and separate clothes, allowing hot air to circulate better and dry faster,” says the brand. They also help reduce static while leaving your clothes soft and fluffy with fewer wrinkles.

Now, you may be thinking, “That’s all well and good, but I really I love the way my clothes smell after they’re dried with dryer sheets.” And, it’s true, these dryer balls are unscented. That said, you can customize their scent by adding a few drops of essential oils. And if you have pets , you can get even more use out of these balls after they’ve finished the drying process – they make excellent toys for dogs and cats.

What the reviewers say

More than 60,000 Amazon customers say these balls are shepherds, er, guardians.

Pros

“I’m a long-time user and advocate of dryer sheets, but I decided to try dryer balls,” he wrote a convert. “There were many reasons to do this – dryer sheets are bad for the environment and for the dryer; dryer sheets leave residue on your clothes. Those were my main reasons. … I discovered that my lint filter is not stickier and my clothes look less wrinkled.”

“I’m sensitive to most scented laundry products and these are a great alternative,” she said. another fan. “Easy to use, little to no static, and eliminates purchasing expensive dryer sheets. I’ve been using these types of products for years and find them to be more effective than others I’ve used. I predict they will last for years.”

“I have to pay to wash my clothes,” explained one third reviewer. “These are game-changers in every way! They cut drying time in half, which also means I save money since I pay 25 cents for eight minutes of drying. Plus, my towels and clothes are fluffier and softer!” “

Cons

Several reviewers shared this user concern: “They make a lot of noise moving around in the dryer, but it’s worth it because you don’t need to [use] drier sheets and static-free, fragrant sheets.

“I bought these to save money on dryers and they are perfect!” exclaimed one ultimate fan. “The only problem is that sometimes they get stuck in the clothes and I have to check each item before putting the clothes in the basket and taking them out to be folded.”

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What is this, dryer sheets? Do you want another chance? This is very bad.

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Should another dryer? This extremely popular vent cleaning kit:

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See you being all proactive! This highly rated kit can minimize the risk of dryer-related house fires because it will do a more thorough job than simply cleaning out lint. Just connect it to your vacuum cleaner – you’ll be surprised at how much it sucks.

$10 on Amazon

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