Ive tried a lot of laundry innovations in my dayone of which is usingdryer balls instead of sheets.

She also claims this is a great solution for fluffing up sad-looking pillows.

All you need is a tennis ball and a sockthat’s it!

Try tossing this item in the dryer for fluffier towels

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Why Tennis Balls?

According to Masters, the true beauty ofusing a tennis ballis that theyre made to bounce.

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Use Medium to Low Heat

This one is key, because tennis balls are made of rubber.

It went away quickly, but the temperature is clearly important!

Its small and inefficient, and clothes often come out feeling crunchy or worsestill damp.

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In the case of the sheets, they came out fluffed up and feeling cozy.

But for our pillows, I was less enthused by this hack.

My towels were dry and crunch-freeI am officially a tennis ball convert.

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