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Tossing a dryer sheet into the automatic dryer is routine in most laundry rooms.
But there are alternatives that leave your clothes feeling just as soft, perfumed, and static-free.
“We are not fans of dryer sheets,” says the Pozniaks.
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“While not perfect, we love dryer balls to reduce static and wrinkling.”
Learn how each choice works to help you in the laundry room.
They are an excellent choice because they are natural fibers without any coating from petroleum-based chemicals.
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you could purchase sets of dryer balls ormake your ownfrom scraps of wool fabric or yarn.
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Clothing fibers are already infused with the same softening, anti-static ingredients.
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The balls should be two to three inches in diameter and compact.
Toss two or three balls in with a load of laundry.
The foil helps discharge excess ions that cause static to build.
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They can be reused for 10-20 loads and then added to the metal recycling bin.
The melting ice releases moisture and creates steam within the dryer to eliminate static.
Remove the clothes promptly and hang to finish air-drying to reduce wrinkles.
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