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In my opinion, not at all. I'm sorry. They do nothing for the fragrance of the clothing and I still think the clothes are staticy when they come out. You know what I'm talking about: http://www.amazon
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Dryer Balls - Do they work?

posted at 11/14/2011 4:29 PM EST
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In my opinion, not at all. I'm sorry. They do nothing for the fragrance of the clothing and I still think the clothes are staticy when they come out.

You know what I'm talking about:

http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6187-2419-Dryer-Balls-Set/dp/B000E202KM

Does anyone know of a brand that actually do work? I'm not a believer.

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posted at 11/15/2011 4:33 AM EST
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I'm a downy sheet man, myself. I just like the way they smell. I'd figure something like a dryer sheet would be pretty biodegradable-and don't they chemicals get leached out in the dryer?

I wonder if they could make one of those balls you could put a sachet of something that smells good in? Of course if they don't work I guess it's moot.

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posted at 11/15/2011 10:45 AM EST
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Not in a million years. Should I count that out?

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posted at 11/16/2011 9:26 AM EST
Ben
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My mom bought these and swore by them. She actually sent me a pair and I tried them out but I found them pretty ineffective. Also they don't add that "just-washed-and-dried" scent that fabric softener sheets do.

Where I'm not a big fan of the chemicals in traditional sheets I switched to the Seventh Generation fabric sheets, which can be composted! They're a tad more expensive but they get the job done, have a subtle lavender and eucalyptus smell and whoa--I just caught myself talking WAY to much about laundry products.

I'll stop now.

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posted at 11/16/2011 11:39 AM EST
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I feel like there is some sort of hidden joke in the title of this thread. But I guess that's just me...

"I'm Ron Bur-gun-dy?"

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posted at 11/16/2011 3:52 PM EST
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Andrew,
your mind is not in the gutter is it?
Who's Ron Burgundy? I Don't get that reference, can you fill me in, please?



CoolAs for the dryer and your clothing, I don't spend my money on the dryer cloths, or on the dryer balls and the filler, but, instead I just buy the concentrated water softener, and I put a few drops onto a washcloth, roll it up, and throw it into the dryer with my clothes. They come out soft and nicely fragranced, at less cost. And, I am not contaminating the environment with the dryer sheets, either.

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posted at 11/17/2011 10:58 AM EST
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Ron Burgundy an anchorman (1975) of the KVWN-TV Channel 4 Evening News in San Diego. Reporting on the most enthralling and titilating of stories. Like Ling-Wong the Panda giving birth or Cat Fashion Shows. He also is known for his slogan for closing out segments "You stay classy, San Diego!"

He's also a man's man with many leatherbound books, an apartment that smells of rich mahogany and an expert player of the Jazz Flute.

"I'm Ron Bur-gun-dy?"

Re: Dryer Balls - Do they work?

posted at 11/17/2011 12:56 PM EST
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I bet Ron Burgundy uses dryer balls.

But seriously, I have them and don't have a static problem. Saves costs on dryer sheets. Yeah you may not get the dryer sheet smell, but that's what the detergent does in the washer, right?

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posted at 11/22/2011 5:00 PM EST
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I could never give up dryer sheets. Clothes need to smell nice, not like warm rubber.

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posted at 11/23/2011 10:53 AM EST
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Aren't there dryer balls that you fill up with a fabric softener or something like that? Does that sort of defeat the purpose?

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posted at 11/23/2011 11:25 AM EST
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Like most innovations, it depends on the brand. Some of these actually work (with the static issue) and some are pretty bad. I have no idea what makes the difference, though.

I stick with sheets.

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posted at 11/24/2011 10:24 PM EST
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Looks like sheets are maintaining a pretty heavy lead. Does anyone know if dryer sheets are harmful to the environment in the first place?

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posted at 12/7/2011 10:38 AM EST
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There are "green" dryer sheet options that are not harmful to the environment. Actually I don't know if it's the environment that suffers. I think it's more about putting chemicals into and onto your clothes that is bad for you.

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posted at 12/9/2011 3:22 PM EST
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I've never completely understood how some plastic-y balls can replace dryer sheets? What do they do, exactly? Just keep the clothes separate? How do they soften them?

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posted at 12/13/2011 11:36 AM EST
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They are supposed to keep them soft, fluffly and static free. And smelling like rubber.

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posted at 12/21/2011 4:48 PM EST
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I never used them but i've heard there are really good. In Response to Dryer Balls - Do they work?:
In my opinion, not at all. I'm sorry. They do nothing for the fragrance of the clothing and I still think the clothes are staticy when they come out. You know what I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6187-2419-Dryer-Balls-Set/dp/B000E202KM Does anyone know of a brand that actually do work? I'm not a believer.
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posted at 12/23/2011 11:20 AM EST
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Clothes should be soft and smelling good. The balls do neither. Show me a pair that can get my clothes the way they should be after a wash and dry and I'll try them out, but until then it's sheets all the way

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posted at 1/14/2012 10:20 PM EST
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Is it wrong that so many men are discussing dryer balls and smells? I feel the need to grunt and scratch now. I'll stick my two cents in and say sheets though. I stay away from girly scents though.

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posted at 1/15/2012 8:31 PM EST
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The do not make the clothes soft?  I would never use them then, what is the point?  In Response to Re: Dryer Balls - Do they work?:
Clothes should be soft and smelling good. The balls do neither. Show me a pair that can get my clothes the way they should be after a wash and dry and I'll try them out, but until then it's sheets all the way
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posted at 1/16/2012 2:05 AM EST
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I have used the dryer bars, not the balls. The bars seem to work ok. I can't handle scents on my clothes though, due to allergies. I either go with unscented dryer sheets or the bars.
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