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Wool dryer balls cut drying time

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The hack

Toss 3–6 wool dryer balls in the dryer to dry clothes faster and replace dryer sheets.

Where it's popular: Reviewed (USA Today): do popular dryer balls work?

Scout's verdict

Consumer testers (CHOICE in Australia, Stiftung Warentest in Germany) found no meaningful time or energy savings. They can reduce static and wrinkling a bit and are reusable, so they can replace dryer sheets, but don’t expect a lower power bill.

Evidence: CHOICE: dryer ball review · Stiftung Warentest (German)

Bottom line: Buy them to replace dryer sheets, not to save time.

⚠️ Safety

Skip essential oils on the balls with infants or pets in the house, and don’t overload the dryer. Clean the lint trap every load.

Stock up for this hack

ItemBest unit price nowVerdict
Wool Dryer BallsCheck Amazon price
Bounce Outdoor Fresh Dryer Sheets4.6¢/sheet at Kroger (reference store)Regular price

Paid links: we may earn a commission. Kroger prices are live from a Cincinnati, OH reference store. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Not medical advice.

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