Review on 🧦 Wool Dryer Balls by Smart Sheep 6-Pack: XL Premium Reusable Natural Fabric Softener - An Award-Winning Alternative to Dryer Sheets. Perfect Gift for Women and Ideal Stocking Stuffer! by Christopher Bates

Be sure to wash! You will not regret it. I couldn't wait for them to arrive. I've been longing for them for months. I had a few bottles of essential oils in my dresser that were about to peak. It was the perfect time to order your own wool dryer balls and refill almost expired essential oil bottles. First Impression: No amount of essential oil could mask the distinct smell of sheep; My heart has been broken. I did a little research (okay, maybe more than a little) and found that the smell was typical and will dissipate over time. For now? I wasn't planning on drying laundry after laundry and waiting for the fleur de fleece smell to wear off. I took a chance and threw them in the washing machine - best idea (wish it was mine)! After three washes with hot water and detergent, things got a lot better. I was afraid that washing might ruin them, but it's not. I made a mixture of lemon oil, lavender oil, and some distilled water in a spray bottle and sprayed liberally before tossing it in the dryer with a couple of towels. Hallelujah! The sheepy smell was gone, but I could barely smell my lavender-lemon concoction. I removed the spray bottle and added oil drop by drop directly to the balls of yarn. More precisely, 9 drops of lavender and 10 drops of lemon per ball of yarn. I put them in a large jar and let them marinate for a couple of hours. I'm on my fifth load now and the laundry still smells amazing. I didn't even take the balls of yarn out of the dryer. I just let all six of them hang around while I waited for the next load of wet laundry. Another concern of mine was whether my dark clothes would be covered with wool down; A few reviews made me nervous. I've just dried my first batch of dark colored clothes and am happy to report that my very emo daughter's clothes are wool lint free. I would never hear the end of it. I think pre-washing the balls of yarn kept the lint from falling off. In general I am very happy with them. They really reduce the drying time and I have no problem with static electricity. If you have static, you can attach a safety pin to one of the balls of yarn or throw in a crumpled ball of foil. Just don't overdry your laundry and the static electricity should dissipate. I'm afraid to try a different mix. Don't you love freshly scented laundry? breathe it in *eyes roll back, eyelids flutter* .aahhhhhBest wishes to everyone involved in their family's laundry! you are super woman Or Superman! Or Superman! (Update) It's been two weeks and I'm still happy with my lambswool balls. I've added a few photos so you can see how they're holding up. The balls of yarn are stained with essential oils, but I expected that. Even in my sincerest attempt to sound humble. What about tennis balls? I thought the main idea behind the balls of yarn was to reduce drying time and eliminate chemical dryer sheets. Tennis balls are made of rubber and a thin layer of wool (sometimes nylon). There doesn't seem to be enough wool to help dry. Also, I don't want hot rubber in my dryer with my laundry. Maybe I'm wrong; maybe I'm missing something? I'd rather spend a few euros more for 100% wool (wool only). I could soon eat ALL my words. Does it seem that some people's yarn balls are unraveling? Shit. (Update #2 - I know I'm a nerd) It's been almost six months and they're still going strong! Sometimes I toss them in the washing machine to keep our dark ones from fluffing up. They keep their shape and serve their purpose.