So remember that day last summer when I raved about how much better it is to line dry your cloth? You save money, it’s better for the environment, better for your cloths…. Well I have a secret.
I Love My Dryer!
There it’s out for all the world to see, this natural lady caved, BIG.TIME.
I can’t even tell you how many times that poor gas/electric dryer was put to work. You see crazy things happen when you realize that 7 of your girls with long, tick hair have lice the night before a huge event where 200 people are coming to visit and you have a youth group of 30 already there and there is no way out.
Yes folks that was NOT a pretty night, I’ll save the whole story for this fall when I talk about natural lice treatments.
Needless to say dryers save your life when you have lice. Lice die when they come with intense heat. So I did load after load of laundry. Thankfully I did have some awesome ladies helping me.
I have been eying wool dryer balls for a few years now ever since I saw them on Passtionate Homemaking because obviously if Lindsey liked them then I should get them. 😉 Right?
A few months after the lice fiasco I was given the opportunity to review some wool dryer balls, when Woolzies Dryer Balls contacted me trying out their product. I jumped for it, because this was the chance I had been waiting for!
I was beaming the day they came in the mail, in fact it was the same day Kimi’s amazing soup cookbook, Ladled arrived. Talk about an exciting day, dryer balls and a cookbook. It doesn’t take much to get this dorm mama excited.
Naturally I had to try them out the moment they arrived because who wouldn’t?
I was pleasantly surprised to discover just like they claim the dryer balls do lessen the drying time of your cloths. Now granted I can’t tell you by exactly how much time because I am horrible with details like that. The dryer I use is really old, all I know is I didn’t have to put it on for a second cycle like I normally do so I would guess that they shortened the normal drying time by 1/3. Not only am I saving electricity but gas as well cause that’s how we roll, yes I have a tank of propane attached to my dryer.
While dryers may not be the most frugal option there are times in life when they are the best option. When life throws lice, allergies (yup the dryer got a workout this spring too), endless rainy days, sleepless nights, sick kids, sometimes you need to cut yourself a bit of slack. So what if you don’t line dry your cloths, you are doing what is best for that time in life. Wool dryer balls are one of those things that help make using the dryer a more frugal option than they would be without.
Here are some frequently asked questions that Woolzies answers on their site:
Frequently Asked Questions about WOOLZIES®
Q1: What are WOOLZIES and how do they benefit me and the environment?
A: Regular fabric softeners, both in liquid and sheet form, contain numerous harsh chemicals which are toxic to the environment and even more dangerous to many people who have serious allergic reactions to them. The elderly, ailing and small children can suffer from a variety of negative symptoms which are really just allergic reactions to the harsh chemicals contained in these commercial fabric softening products.
Additionally, because WOOLZIES bounce around in your dryer, they naturally separate and create space between your laundry, thereby allowing the hot dryer air to circulate better and subsequently cutting down on drying time by about 25% in large loads and as much as 35-40% in small loads. This of course saves both time and money for you and energy for the environment.
Q2: How long will my WOOLZIES last?
A: WOOLZIES are guaranteed to last for 1,000 loads or your money back.
(Katie-Once your woolizes are “spent” they make great baby, little kids and pet toys)
Q3: If I have an allergy to wool, can I still use WOOLZIES?
A: Yes! Absolutely! Since the wool is not directly touching your skin and does not shed, everyone can use WOOLZIES without any allergic reactions.
Q4: Why are WOOLZIES better than rubber/plastic/tennis balls in the dryer?
A: Rubber and plastic balls are made from harsh chemicals including PVCs which are released onto your laundry by the hot dryer air. Not only are these types of dryer balls dangerous to your health, they are toxic to the environment as well. Additionally, the harsh tumbling action of rubber, plastic and tennis balls can damage your dryer’s sensitive electronic sensors. Finally, some of these types of balls may even melt slightly and cause fabric staining.
Q5: Why do the dryer balls seem to each vary slightly in size, shape and texture?
A: Our dryer balls are completely handmade. They are not mass produced by machine. Therefore you will notice variations in size, color and texture.
Woolizes is offering one of my readers the chance to win 3 wool dryer balls!
(I’d like to win because I want them anyway, and saving money on the way to saving more money, sounds like a great option for a low budget gal!) ;D
Sweet! I should get myself some of these….
I line dry everything during the summer (only using the dry to fluff). Would love to try these out!
Would love to try these! I, too, love my dryer, especially lately here on the E Coast where it has been raining every day.
You know, I made a set for a friend of mine and never made my own. I should get on that! Or if I win these I won’t have to!
They sound sooo interesting!!!
I would love to win these because my husband is a sucker for soft clothes and I can’t seam to please him with any conditioner’s I’ve made.
I would love to try these. Better yet, I would love to gift one to my mother and one to my sister to spread the word about natural alternatives to dryer sheets.
Sounds very interesting, I think I will try them.
I bought some dryer balls off of etsy that I absolutely hate. I’ve heard really good things about woolzies and would really like to try them out.
i’d love to try this! I used to be able to line dry but it’s much harder where I live now!
because I hate snuggles!
would love to win have 3 boys so lots of laundry!
These Woolize dryer balls sound great. And to be honest, I would love a set because I have been trying the plastic ones with the little pokey spikes on them for the last six months. They seem to fall apart quite quickly, so wool ones with no little plastic nubs to come off in the dryer sound genius to me 🙂
I’ve been wanting to make my own for a while but I’d much rather win these 🙂
I would love these in order to cut down on drying time for my cloth diapers!
I’d love to give these a try and free is always best!
I’ve been wanting dryer balls for a long time now and just havent bought them yet.
This would make more sense and be more practical then throwing in a dry towel with the wet clothes every time. What a way to save money!
Thanks for the giveaway – i’ve been wanting to try dryer balls for a while!
I have been wanting to try some dryer balls, with a family of 8 (+/-, we are foster parents) any way to speed up laundry would be awesome!
These are great. I’ve always wanted to try out wool dryer balls. Line drying is ideal, but it always seems like it’s on the part of my to do list that I never get to.
I want to reduce my drying time! If I don’t win, I’ll probably buy these anyway!
I have a few and would love to have some more. They work great but more is better!
I already use these plastic like balls would love to try these! I try to use anything as natural as possible. I have a child who is allergic to everything so have tried to eliminate chemicals.
I too have been wanting to give wool dryer balls a try! I almost bought some yesterday at the farmers market . . .
These sound awesome! Would love to give them a try.
I just read about these last week on pinterest, and I would LOVE to have some! We can’t line dry very often, life in the pacific northwest and I want a more frugal to do my laundry.
I tried to make my own dryer balls, but they always seem to eventually unravel. I would love to have these ones!!
I am hoping these would help me to only run my dryer once instead of twice for each load!
I’ve heard wonderful things about dryer balls and would love to give them a try for myself.
I would love to win these to help our family save money when we use our dryer.
I have wanted to try dryer balls for quite some time!
I keep meaning to make some of my own wool dryer balls, but I’ve never gotten around to it! Would love to try these out 🙂
These look like a great investment for natural cleaning and home care!
These look like just what I need! My dryer takes so long to get my clothes dry that it makes me crazy. 🙂
I love the all natural way of doing things. These dryer balls are perfect.
I am always trying ways to save money and keep my home as natural as I can. I would love to try these out.
Thank you for the giveaway.