(Scroll down to the bottom for your choice of scents!!)
These Dryer Balls do a number of wonderful things:
1. They are an eco-friendly alternative to the conventional dryer sheet.
2. They do more than a dryer sheet by pulling the moisture out of your clothes so you don’t have to run your dryer as long, saving you time and money.
3. They reduce static just like dryer sheets do.
4. They soften your clothes like liquid fabric softener when they’re bouncing around your dryer. Fabric softener has harsh chemicals that make your clothes soft and also increase the flammability of your clothes putting you at risk of a dryer fire - not fun!
5. They’re wonderful cat and dog toys when they “accidentally” make their way out of the dryer!
6. They’re made of 100% wool so they’re safe for babies to learn about colors and as a counting tool, they love the texture!
7. They’re absolutely WONDERFUL for cloth diapers! They keep them soft and clean without the harmful chemicals in conventional dryer sheets.
******* FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS! *******
Q - First off, what's so horrible about conventional dryer sheets?
A - Conventional dryer sheets can contain some really nasty chemicals such as:
A-Terpineol - Associated with central nervous system disorders
Benzyl Acetate – A carcinogen linked to pancreatic cancer
Benzyl Alcohol - An upper respiratory tract irritant
Camphor – It’s listed on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list
Ethyl Acetate – Another culprit on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list and an irritant to the eyes and respiratory tract
Considering your skin is the largest organ in your body - through which your body absorbs everything that you put on it (including lotions, makeup and perfume) you're going to want to stay away from as many nasty chemicals as possible!
Q - How long will these dryer balls last?
A - I’m still using the ones I made over EIGHT years ago in my dryer and they are just as effective as the ones I make today - so, years and years! Did you know the average household spends over $250 on dryer sheets and fabric softeners every year for their laundry?
Q - How long will your scents last if I choose to have them scented? How can I re-scent them? Do you sell your scents?
A - It depends on how much laundry you do. I do about two loads a day and the scent lasts me a little over a month before it’s hard to smell them anymore. All you have to do to re-scent them is to put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on each dryer ball and let them dry about ten minutes and you’re good to go again! I do sell my custom made fragrances in ½ oz. bottles which will last you a good year (a little goes a long way!) for $12 each, just ask me for a custom listing for you and I will mix up your refill fragrance! You can also find essential oils at places such as Whole Foods in their body care section and other Earth friendly establishments which are safe to use on my Dryer Balls. : )
Q - What kind of wool do you use? Is it wool yarn, roving wool… ?
A - I use 100% wool yarn which I felt three times over so you have no worries of it unraveling. I’ve found through experimentation that roving wool pills a lot more than wool yarn and you have to shave the little pills off frequently. I’ve also found that roving wool doesn’t absorb the moisture in your clothes quite as well as the wool yarn does.
Q - How big are these dryer balls?
A - Though they are individually made by hand they range between 2 and 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter - approximately the size of a tennis ball.
Q - Speaking of tennis balls - do you wrap yarn around tennis balls like some other dryer ball makers?
A - Absolutely not! Not only would they be just as loud as tennis balls but they wouldn't help absorb so much moisture! My dryer balls are 100% wool yarn, in and out. :)
Q - And speaking of tennis balls being loud - how loud are your dryer balls?
A - They are SUPER quiet and in some fluffy loads, you can hardly hear them at all!
Q - How are these any better than the plastic (PVC) ones that I got from my local superstore?
A - They are VERY different actually! The conventional plastic ones you see on TV and in your local store are made from plastic and when heated can emit harmful smells that can irritate the lungs. They also do not speed up your drying time as my 100% wool dryer balls do. My dryer balls also do not make any extra noise unlike the plastic ones which sound like someone is trying to break into your house! Plastic dryer balls can also rip and tear some more delicate clothing as my dryer balls do not.
Q - Do they reduce static?
A - They sure do! Some other ways to help reduce static are to put a ½ cup of vineager in the rinse cycle of your wash and also to keep your natural fibers (cotton, silk, etc.) separate from your synthetic fibers (rayon, fleece, etc.) when in the dryer. The friction between the natural and synthetic is a major source of static.
Q - How many dryer balls do I REALLY need to use?
A - It really depends on what kind of load you’ve got. If you’ve got a small load of delicates then 2 to 4 will be more than enough. However, if you’ve got a huge load of nothing’ but fluffy wet towels and jeans then the more the better! I usually put in 10 to 12 in my really large, heavy loads. A good rule of thumb is, the more you use, the more it’s going to save you. To be honest, I just keep all 12 of mine in the dryer at all times! Of course, that comes from the person who has dryer balls coming out her ears!
Q - How much are these dryer balls REALLY going to save me?
A - Again, it really depends on how many you use but starting with a set of 4 is a good place to start and they will save you between 40% in a small load to 25% in a large load. And it only increases with the more dryer balls you use!
Q - Is it safe to use the fancy colored ones with my whites? I don’t want any tie dye shirts!
A - All of my dryer balls are color fast and WILL NOT run on any of your clothes, I’ve ran my ‘Pink Paradise’ set (reds and pinks!) in my dryer with nothing but whites and not even a hint of red was on any of them.
Q - Are the scented ones safe if my babies play with them?
A - They are! All of the scents I use are plant based oils derived from natural resources so no harmful chemicals are even in the scents I use. However, I don’t scent any of my dryer balls until a customer requests so rest assured they have never been scented even if you’re still not sure about the scents.
With that being said I have the following scents available!
- Downy April Fresh
- Downy Lavender Vanilla
- Downy Cashmere & Silk
- Downy Waterlily Jasmine
- Pear & Redwood (My NEW favorite scent!)
- Vanilla & Pomegranate (my CLASSIC favorite!)
- Sage & Chamomile (heavenly!!)
- Frankincense & Myrrh (An earthy mystic smell!)
- Apricot Chamomile
- Mandarin & Clove (Super earthy with a hint of citrus)
- Oak Moss (A peaceful walk in the forest)
- Spanish Moss (A smokier version of oak moss)
- Balsam Fir (A nice forest musk)
- Sandalwood Vanilla
- Asian Pear & Lily
- Fresh Linen
- Lilac
- Lavender
- Sugared Citrus (Smells exactly like an orange Lifesaver!)
- Tangerine & Lychee (a woodsy citrus)
- Apple & Oak
- Bergamot & Yuzu Fruit (a more tangeriney citrus with woodsy spice)
- Jasmine
- Cedarwood Amber
- Peppermint (very fragrant and festive!)
- Ocean Breeze
- Green Apple
- Oatmeal and Honey
- Fresh Rain
- Cucumber Melon
- Coconut
- Raspberry Medley
- Orange
- Monkey Farts (Very popular with the cloth diaper mamas!)
- Pure Vanilla
- Midnight (very manly musky scent!)
- Japanese Lotus Blossom (think Bath & Body Works, yummy!)
- Sandalwood
- Patchouli
- Honey Almond
- Baby Powder
- Sweet Pea (A Fresh Scent with a hint of ‘Baby!’)
If you have a special scent request, feel free to ask! I’ll see what I can come up with!
Thanks for looking and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask! I love telling people about the wonderful and eco-friendly benefits of living a greener life, we’ve all got to start somewhere - it might as well be the laundry!
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
