Using felted wool dryer balls is a simple and effective way to naturally soften laundry and reduce drying time.
The Basic Method
Once your wool dryer balls are properly felted and ready for use, the process is straightforward. Simply place four wool dryer balls into the dryer with your wet laundry, as recommended by Poepping. Start your dryer cycle as you normally would.
Before You Use Them: Ensuring They Are Felted
It's crucial that the wool balls are fully felted before you use them with your clothes. This is especially important if you made the dryer balls yourself from wool roving. Felting makes the balls dense and firm, preventing them from unraveling and ensuring they work correctly.
To ensure your homemade wool balls are felted:
- Drying the balls a few times before tossing them in with your clothes. Run them through several dryer cycles on their own or with a load of towels.
- Check their firmness. Once they're firm to the touch, they are ready to be used with your regular laundry.
Using felted wool dryer balls helps separate laundry items in the dryer, allowing air to circulate more efficiently, which can lead to faster drying times and less static cling.
