Wool dryer balls don't stain clothes and are safe for use on all types of colors and fabrics.
Just be sure the wool dryer balls are clean and are free of residue before you use them.
You can also add essential oil to wool dryer balls which will help add scent and good smells to your clothes and laundry as you dry your clothes.
The amount of drops of essential oil to use on wool dryer balls is between 3 drops to 6 drops of any essential oil that you like to use.
To scent your wool dryer balls simply add 3 to 6 drops of any essential oil to the dryer balls and then put the wool dryer balls in the dryer and run it on an air fluff mode or non heated cycle for 10 minutes.
The use of wool dryer balls do not leave lint like fabric softeners or dryer sheets can.
Wool dryer balls can be used on all types of laundry and clothing including dark colored fabrics.
The size of wool dryer balls that are the best are dryer balls at least 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
Most wool dryer balls come in sizes of 2.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter and oversized or larger dryer balls come in sizes of 3 inches to 4 inches.
The larger the dryer ball the better they are at keeping the clothes separated during the drying cycle and the larger the dryer balls the less dryer balls you need.
You can reuse wool dryer balls up to 1,000 times for up to 1,000 loads of laundry before they need replaced.
You should recharge your wool dryer balls as often as once every 100 loads of laundry.
Most wool dryer balls last up to 1,000 loads of laundry and so you should refresh the wool dryer balls at least 10 times in their life.
You should also recharge your wool dryer balls any time they become flattened or matted.
To recharge your wool dryer balls.
Toss the wool dryer balls in with a hot water wash cycle set to gentle.
Next, dry the freshly washed wool dryer balls on high heat, solo or with a load.
Now your revitalized wool dryer balls are ready for the dryer again.
Wool dryer balls do get moldy if they are stored improperly while they are still damp.
Wool dryer balls can also start to hold onto odors from fabric softeners and laundry detergents and even get mildew growth.
Wool dryer balls are better than dryer sheets as wool dryer balls help to separate the clothes unlike dryer sheets that just freshen the clothes and reduce static.
The wool dryer balls help to keep the clothes physically separated during the drying process and so they also help reduce wrinkles in clothes and help speed up the drying time.
You can also use dryer sheets at the same time as dryer balls if you prefer to do so.
The reason why you should use dryer balls is to help prevent the laundry and clothing from clumping together in the dryer and reduce static buildup.
The laundry being separated with the dryer balls helps to allow warm air to circulate better and can help reduce the drying time and reduce wrinkles in clothing and soften clothes as well.
Plastic dryer balls are less effective than wool dryer balls as plastic dryer balls are lighter and don't absorb moisture like wool dryer balls do.
The Wool dryer balls absorb moisture and are heavier than plastic dryer balls so they help keep the laundry separated better during the drying cycle and reduce static due to the moisture being absorbed and released.
Wool dryer balls are the best as they also dry laundry faster than plastic dryer balls.
The reason why you should use wool dryer balls is to reduce static buildup as the wool dryer balls absorb the humidity at the start of your drying cycle.
Then the humidity that is absorbed at the start of the drying cycle is released at the end of the drying cycle.
Over drying your clothes and laundry leads to static buildup and humidity is key to getting rid of and preventing the static electricity in the laundry.
The use of wool dryer balls when drying your clothes or other laundry can help cut down on drying time and energy costs, allowing you to save money while still getting perfectly dried clothing and laundry.
Wool dryer balls separate laundry and clothes in the dryer, reducing drying time and absorbing moisture from clothes and laundry.
For the wool dryer balls to work properly you need a minimum of 3 wool laundry dryer balls for small to medium loads and five for medium to large loads and up to a dozen wool dryer balls for large to huge loads.
To recharge your wool dryer balls.
Toss the wool dryer balls in with a hot water wash cycle set to gentle.
Next, dry the freshly washed wool dryer balls on high heat, solo or with a load.
Now your revitalized wool dryer balls are ready for the dryer again.
You can also add your favorite essential oils to your wool dryer balls and let them go to work.
Some popular essential oil scents for wool dryer balls include orange, lavender, and eucalyptus.
Be sure to use pure essential oils, as most of them do not stain clothing.
You can also use wool dryer balls and dryer sheets together at the same time.
Wool dryer balls help your laundry dry faster, while dryer sheets infuse luxurious scents and add an extra layer of softness to your fabrics.
Not to mention they both fight static and reduce wrinkles.
Just toss them in together and when the dry cycle is done you'll be able to smell and feel the magic.
If you're still experiencing static in your clothes even after using wool dryer balls, there are a few potential reasons.
First make sure you're using a sufficient number of dryer balls.
Adding more balls can enhance their effectiveness.
Over-drying your clothes can also contribute to static cling, so try reducing the drying time.