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Thread Number: 69467
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Any One Using Wool Dryer Balls |
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Post# 923497 2/23/2017 at 23:07 (2,616 days old) by ea56  (Cotati, Calif.) |
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About a month ago I ordered some wool dryer balls on ebay. I've been using them with scented essential oils instead of fabric softener, and I have to say I am very pleased with the way they work. The clothes dry faster, with virtually no wrinkles, and the scented essential oils give a very faint fragrance. Also, the towels dry better because they aren't coated with fabric softener. The scent that I found I like best so far is called Purify, and is a blend of Bergamot, Lemongrass and Geranium. I've also tried Lavender and Sweet Orange. I just sprinkle a couple of drops on each ball (there are 6) and throw them in with each load. I only have to apply the oil once a week. It does stain the balls, but otherwise has no adverse effect on the clothing and linens. I don't think I'll ever use fabric softener again.
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| Post# 923504 , Reply# 1 2/24/2017 at 00:13 (2,616 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
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Post# 923505 , Reply# 2 2/24/2017 at 00:25 (2,616 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Brian
They are about the size of tennis balls and are made of wool yarn and covered with felt.
Eddie CLICK HERE TO GO TO ea56's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 923581 , Reply# 3 2/24/2017 at 13:38 (2,615 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
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| Post# 923585 , Reply# 4 2/24/2017 at 13:53 (2,615 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Throw an old pair of tennis shoes in the COIN OP with your pillows and mattress pad. Wash and dry. The shoes will really poof them up. I do not know anything about essential oils. I hear a lot of buzz about Tea Tree. | ||
| Post# 923594 , Reply# 5 2/24/2017 at 14:48 (2,615 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
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Tea Tree oil is a naturally sourced from the Australian Tea Tree. It has natural antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. It's great for brushing your teeth when mixed with some baking soda and made into a paste. Especially when used with an electric toothbrush. I use it this way and also brush my gums and tongue. Your mouth will have a wonderful clean and fresh feeling. I haven't found anything that works better. It's great for skin ailments too. As far as laundry goes, I haven't found it necessary.
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| Post# 923596 , Reply# 6 2/24/2017 at 14:57 (2,615 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 923600 , Reply# 7 2/24/2017 at 15:04 (2,615 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I've read that many people like to use Tree Tea oil on their dryer balls for drying linens. I haven't tried it for this yet. I really like the faint scent that the essential oils leave on the towels, much nicer than fabric softener. And the linens, towels and clothing don't get any waxy build up this way. I'm glad Igave it a try.
Eddie | ||
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Post# 923617 , Reply# 8 2/24/2017 at 17:03 (2,615 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 925821 , Reply# 9 3/9/2017 at 08:53 (2,603 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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