If there’s one thing I’d love to see banished from every home, it’s dryer sheets. I know, I know — plenty of people use ’em, and if you’re one of the many who do, you probably aren’t so eager to let them go. After all, how else will your clothes stay soft and static-free? Well, I’ll tell you: with No. 1 bestselling Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls. These little felted orbs do everything a dryer sheet can, but they’re better for the environment, your skin and your pricey appliance. No wonder shoppers snapped up over 20,000 sets in the past month alone. Curious to see what all the hubbub is about? A six-pack is on sale for just $13.
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This is no time to be sheepish: Go green and save some green in the process.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
Amazon’s top-selling dryer sheets cost about $8 for a pack of 240. On the other hand, these dryer balls can be used for over 1,000 loads and cost just $5 more. And since they help clothes dry faster, you could also see your electricity bill dip a bit.
Why do I need this? 🤔
Made of 100% New Zealand premium wool, these dryer balls don’t contain questionable chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin. They also don’t leave behind residue like dryer sheets do, which can lead to buildup on your dryer and lint filter over time.
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So, how do they work? According to the brand, these balls help separate your clothes and linens, which creates more space and, in turn, improves heat circulation. They can also soak up excess water and help reduce static while making your laundry feel soft and fluffy with fewer wrinkles.
Now, you might be thinking, “That’s all well and good, but I really love the way my clothes smell after being dried with dryer sheets.” And, true, these dryer balls are unscented. That said, you can customize their aroma by adding a few drops of essential oils. And if you have pets, you can get even more use out of these balls once they’ve run their drying course — they make excellent dog and cat toys.
These time- and money-saving dryer balls are “shear” brilliance. (Getty Images)
What reviewers say 💬
Over 66,000 Amazon customers say these balls are sheepers, er, keepers.
Pros 👍
“I have been a longtime user and advocate of dryer sheets, but I decided to try dryer balls instead,” wrote one convert. “There were many reasons to do it — dryer sheets are bad for the environment and bad for your dryer; dryer sheets leave residue on your clothes. Those were my primary reasons. … I have found my lint filter is no longer gummy and my clothes seem less wrinkled.”
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“I am sensitive to most scented laundry products, and these are a great alternative,” said a nosy fan. “Easy to use, little or no static and eliminates purchasing expensive dryer sheets. I have used this type of product for years and find these to be more effective than others I’ve used. I anticipate these will last for years.”
“I have to pay to do my laundry,” groused this laundromat habitue. “These are a game changer in every way! They reduce the drying time in half, which also equates to saving me money, since I pay 25 cents per eight minutes of drying time. Also, my towels and clothes are more fluffy and soft!”
Cons 👎
“They make quite a bit of noise going around in the dryer,” said this shopper (Oh, no!), “but it’s worth it for not having to [use] dryer sheets and have static-free and good-smelling linens.” (Yay!)
Said this fetching fan, “The only issue is they sometimes get stuck in clothes, and I have to check each piece before putting the clothes in the basket and taking them to fold.”
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What’s that, dryer sheets? You want another chance? Too baaaah-d.
Another dryer must? This wildly popular vent cleaning kit:
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Look at you being all proactive! This highly rated kit can minimize the risk of dryer-related house fires, as it’ll do a more thorough job than simply wiping out the lint. Just attach it to a vacuum and stick it into your vent — you’ll be amazed by how much it sucks up.
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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