Is everyone LOVING this Earth Day event? I hope so! I really hope that something during this event will inspire each of you to start making small, greener choices in your homes!
Here’s another idea that will work for EVERYONE (not just cloth-diaper-using-hippies like me). Switching from chemical dryer sheets to 100% natural wool dryer balls from Woolzies! Wool dryer balls are great to use with your regular laundry, but just be sure not to overstuff the dryer so that the balls can bounce around and do their thing. I still get some static in the fleece items in the load, but not much other than that!
A note on cloth diapering and dryer balls: When I first started looking into cloth diapering, one of the first things I learned is that chemical dryer sheets do not play well with cloth diapers. They leave a water-repellent film on the diapers, which then repels pee and causes leaks. That’s no fun. So, while a lot of people line dry their cloth diapers (I do, when weather permits), most cloth diapering families recommend using wool dryer balls in the electric dryer. I have 3 sets now, all from different companies, and they are a bit of an addiction once you get started!
Woolzies are a bit lighter than the others I have in my stash, so they don’t make quite as loud of a thump in the dryer like my other balls. I personally don’t mind the thumping sound because my dryer is out in the garage, but if you’re someone who has their laundry in the house and have a light-sleeping baby, these are the dryer balls for you!
The best thing about wool dryer balls, aside from the fact that they are 100% natural, is that their bumping around keeps diapers tumbling – I used to have an issue with inserts sticking to the sides of the dryer (I had 2 of those pimply looking plastic dryer balls, which didn’t work well), but that is SO rare now that I use wool dryer balls.
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Deborah
May 8, 2013 at 4:10 pmThank you! I can’t wait to try these, especially since we don’t use fabric softener or dry sheets.
Dominique
May 5, 2013 at 9:51 pmI learned that these are good for up to a year!
One Southern Girl
May 5, 2013 at 7:03 pmI learned that Woolzies are handmade with pure New Zealand wool!
nannypanpan
May 5, 2013 at 7:01 pmthey save drying time for 25% for each load
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Bridget Palkow
May 5, 2013 at 3:21 pmPVC free!
carissa joslyn
May 5, 2013 at 11:42 amThat they are PVC and wont melt or fall apart! 😀
Areia
May 5, 2013 at 11:24 amI had no idea what wool dryer balls were- not only do they soften fabric but they cut down drying time!
Sarah Hayes
May 5, 2013 at 10:16 ami learned that they are 100% natural
Breanne
May 4, 2013 at 10:58 pmThey last at least 1000 loads
Melissa Arndt
May 4, 2013 at 9:53 pmThey act as a natural fabric softener.
Stephanie Hansen
May 4, 2013 at 9:14 pmI learned they’re ok even if you are allergic to wool
Vicki Hall
May 4, 2013 at 8:03 pmI learned that they cut down on drying time by %25 which saves time and energy and are chemical free
Manisha M.
May 4, 2013 at 4:07 pmI love that these will last 1000 loads 🙂
beth c
May 4, 2013 at 3:40 pmi learned that they reduce drying time by about 25%!! that’s fantastic! thanks!
Anna B
May 4, 2013 at 11:50 amCan’t believe they are good for 1000 loads….amazing!
Sarah
May 4, 2013 at 1:12 amCuts drying time by up to 25%
Maggie
May 4, 2013 at 12:29 amsurprisingly, even if you have wool sensitivies they can be used
Danielle
May 3, 2013 at 11:09 pmI learned they are made in Nepal.
Jessica Long
May 3, 2013 at 9:09 pmI love that they are made in Nepal!!!
Melanie L.
May 3, 2013 at 8:48 pmI learned that they last at least 1000 washes.
Deborah
May 3, 2013 at 8:02 pmThey are guaranteed to last for 1,000 loads! (like anyone is counting lol)
Audra Lockhart
May 3, 2013 at 3:19 pmThey will last for 1000 loads!!
Emily M
May 3, 2013 at 2:41 pmIt lasts for 1000 loads!
Talia
May 3, 2013 at 1:37 pmThey cut down on drying time by 25% and they’re a good softening choice for cloth diapers!
Valerie
May 3, 2013 at 1:06 pmI didn’t realize they lasted so long..over 1,000 loads-WOW!
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evette
May 3, 2013 at 11:14 amive never tried wool dryer balls before but if they help help lower drying time awesome!
JENNIFER FEW
May 3, 2013 at 10:09 amthey are safe for sensetive skin
Trisha W.
May 3, 2013 at 9:51 amI am already familiar with Woolizes and can tell you their product is made in Nepal.
Kenzi
May 3, 2013 at 9:45 amI love that they are guaranteed to last for 1,000 loads, and also that they can be used with cloth diapers 🙂
Renee F.
May 2, 2013 at 10:39 pmthey are a natural fabric softener !!
Claire
May 2, 2013 at 10:24 pmwool dryer balls do not destroy fire retardant qualities of children clothes
Chelsea Preston
May 2, 2013 at 10:14 pmI love woolzies ! The make your cloth softer help with static and help everything dry faster
Amanda
May 2, 2013 at 9:25 pmEven at our pace, 1000 loads is a long time.
Ashley B.
May 2, 2013 at 8:07 pmWoolzies can be used even if there is a wool allergy
Susan Spurrier
May 1, 2013 at 10:59 pmI like that they help with wrinkles and static and an gut drying time by nearly 25%.
Erin
May 1, 2013 at 11:30 amI love that the balls are completely handmade, AND there’s a 1,000 load guarantee.
Tyra
April 30, 2013 at 11:58 amwool dryer balls do not destroy fire retardant qualities of children clothes
June Lisle
April 30, 2013 at 11:53 amI learned that they have a gift wrapping option.
Aimee P.
April 30, 2013 at 11:38 amThey cut drying time by about 25% per load
Carmen Van Deursen
April 30, 2013 at 9:58 amI learned that Unlike even natural dryer sheets and liquid fabric softeners, Woolzies last for 1,000 loads and are therefore extremely eco friendly.
Sarah
April 30, 2013 at 1:58 amWould love to win these
Claudia
April 30, 2013 at 12:21 amI Learned that woolzies are made with pure handmade New Zealand wool
monica
April 28, 2013 at 11:31 amThey are 100% eco friendly, guaranteed to last 1,000 loads, and 100% pure New Zealand wool!
Jessica Long
April 27, 2013 at 10:14 pmMade in Nepal!
manisha maertens`
April 27, 2013 at 5:43 pmDryer balls save on average 25% drying time per load!
Kari
April 26, 2013 at 11:57 pmYou can save up to 25% in energy cost 🙂
Lianne
April 26, 2013 at 11:08 pmThey last for a thousand loads!
KAthy S
April 26, 2013 at 8:08 pmI learned they last for 1,000 loads.
ToCo
April 26, 2013 at 6:34 pmThey’ll last for 1000 loads…heck, don’t even think my washing machine will last that long! 😉
christine k.
April 26, 2013 at 3:20 pmthey can last up to 1000 loads!
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nicole
April 26, 2013 at 8:51 amthey cut back on drying time! i had no clue
Virginia Rowell
April 25, 2013 at 9:19 amI learned that they are handmade. And I love that they last so long.
sindy murray
April 25, 2013 at 1:07 amWoolzies are hypo-allergenic!
Mary D
April 25, 2013 at 12:05 amI love that they reduce drying time.
Jen H
April 24, 2013 at 10:45 ami didnt realize they lasted so long! wool is an amazing fiber
Nadene Adams
April 24, 2013 at 8:53 amI learned that Woolzies speed up drying time.
Anastasia b
April 24, 2013 at 2:32 amI learned it reduces static and wrinkles and will last a long time
kelly
April 23, 2013 at 7:17 pmI like that they last for a long time.
Laurie Adams
April 23, 2013 at 7:12 pmI learned that Woolzies will last for 1,000 loads. Thank you!
Jill A. Collins
April 23, 2013 at 7:05 pmI learned that the balls are hypoallergenic and that the wool does not shed in your laundry.
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Cindy
April 23, 2013 at 2:59 pmThey reduce drying time by 25%.
Jenny
April 23, 2013 at 1:22 pmThey reduce dry time!
Ariana
April 23, 2013 at 11:03 amThey last for 1000 loads!
Krystal
April 23, 2013 at 7:34 amEven people with wool allergies can use these!
Joana A
April 23, 2013 at 4:02 amthey last for 1000 loads
All Natural Katie
April 23, 2013 at 12:03 amThey can citdown on drying time by an average of 25% per load
Laura P
April 22, 2013 at 9:46 pmThey’re made in Nepal!
Mayla Moore
April 22, 2013 at 9:11 pmI Like that they can last for up to 1,000 loads.
Amanda Alvarado
April 22, 2013 at 9:10 pmI learned they last for 1000 loads.
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Jessica s
April 22, 2013 at 9:02 pmThey are PVC free.
Patricia
April 22, 2013 at 5:35 pmI like that they are natural and will last a long time…1000 loads.
Jessica O
April 22, 2013 at 5:06 pmI learned they will last for 1000’s of loads or your money back!
Julie Ghrist
April 22, 2013 at 2:59 pmi learned they cut drying time 25%
Kristen K
April 22, 2013 at 2:18 pmI gave up dryer sheets a long time ago because they were so wasteful. I’ve just suffered with static cling. I had no idea that this type of product existed – that it would both reduce static cling and drying time (another environmental plus)!
Sonya
April 22, 2013 at 1:44 pmthey are made in Nepal
Emi
April 22, 2013 at 1:41 pmYou get 6 woolzies in the box – you put all 6 in for a large load but if you have a small or medium load, you can put in less of them
Teresa S
April 22, 2013 at 1:38 pmThey reduce static & wrinkles!
Joyce
April 22, 2013 at 12:10 pmDon’t expect your Woolzies to look alike. They are handmade, so the variations in size, color and texture are different. (That makes each Woolzie special and unique!)
Yesenia
April 22, 2013 at 12:01 pmI learned that is safe for people with wool sensitivities and is guaranteed to last for 1000 loads.
latanya
April 22, 2013 at 11:52 amWoolzies save time and energy by cutting down on drying time by an average of 25% per load.
Julia
April 22, 2013 at 11:48 amI am impressed the woolzies last for 1000 loads of laundry.
Laurie
April 22, 2013 at 11:37 amI’m not going to enter because I already have a set of these, but I just wanted to say, they are fantastic!
liza
April 22, 2013 at 11:26 amits good for 1,000 loads
Diane Cooper
April 22, 2013 at 10:44 amI learned they save on average 25% drying time per load and they last for 1000 loads!
REK981
April 22, 2013 at 10:32 amThey are safe for peole with woll sensitivities!! That is great to know!
Sandy VanHoey
April 22, 2013 at 10:08 amI learned they are safe for people with wool sensitivities
Dominika
April 22, 2013 at 10:07 amThey are made in the republic on Nepal 🙂