Drying in Winter - Wool Dryer Balls

As the days get shorter and the temperatures colder, you may have started to use your clothes dryer once again and forgo the clothesline outside (although when we were young our Mom still hung clothes outside even in the dead of winter).

If you use an indoor drying rack that will still allow you to save energy and line dry your clothes or cloth diapers.  But what if you want to use the dryer?

Dryer sheets and dryer bars contain a large amount of chemicals that can coat your clothing.  These options are not cloth diaper friendly so what can you do?  The answer:  use wool dryer balls.

What are the benefits of using wool dryer balls?  Aside from the fact that they are a natural, organic product, they can actually help reduce the time your dryer runs.  The Baby Bear Crafts Dryer Balls we stock are made with the highest quality 100% wool/organic wool possible. They are a great replacement to the plastic dryer balls. 

To optimize your drying time, use 4 to 6.  Using these will also decrease, but not eliminate your static cling and will fluff up your clothes without using a dryer sheet.  These are made in the USA from 100% wool/organic wool.  The are approximately 10 inches in circumference and come with a one year guarantee.  We've been using ours for well over a year now and they still look good as new.  They may stick to aplix and velcro diapers so be sure to use and close your laundry tabs on your diaper products.  Our tests show with 4 to 6 dryer balls there will a 20-40% decrease in dry time taking into account the fact that everyone's dryer is different and you may have more or less of a decrease in drying time.

 

These couldn't be easier to use. Simply place the dryer balls into your dryer and let them do all the work.  Using a dryer ball will increase air flow by creating pockets inside your clothes so the dryer can work more effectively.  Wool dryer balls also will help absorb some of the moisture thereby, decreasing your drying time.

 

What a great way to make your dryer more efficient!  To get started using your Baby Bear Crafts Wool Dryer Balls, find them here at Baby Luv Boutique!