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Reviews of Dryer Balls?

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?

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December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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.

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December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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.

 
December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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.

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It does keep static cling down and after a while I end up with a tightly formed ball of foil which I then recycle. I buy the cheapest foil I can and tear off about a 3 foot length and, again, loosely form a ball and toss in the dryer - lasts about 3-4 loads.

 

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December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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."

 

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December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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.

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Eventually, they just fall apart. However, I think they are good value and do a good job. I got mine at a discount store and paid very little for them - maybe $5 for a set? I recommend them.

 
December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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.

 
December 12, 20120 found this helpful

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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I just leave them in the dryer and they are always there when I dry a load of clothes.

 

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