Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls - 6-Pack - XL Premium Natural Fabric Softener Award-Winning - Wool Balls Replaces Dryer Sheets - Wool Balls for Dryer - Laundry Balls for Dryer

Initial Use: I don't specifically check how many I put in; depending on my load size or other factors, I toss in all six to keep them consistent and replace all of them equally. I bought these to reduce the need to buy dryer sheets due to allergies, cost, and environmental concerns; it just feels wasteful to dispose of so many dryer sheets. I don't put essential oils on them, but you can if you wish to add some scent. However, I use them as it is for consistency. They do make a little sound in the dryer, but that is to be expected. In terms of drying time, they have significantly reduced the drying time of most of my clothes and items, while also effectively reducing static, comparable to the effect of a dryer sheet. It is easier to find these dryer balls because I can feel them, in case they get stuck in your clothes, compared to dryer sheets, which can be challenging to locate. It's significantly better than dryer sheets in almost every way possible. At the end of the day, you will need to find these dryer sheets in your clothes, just as you would see the dryer balls, but this time, you can reuse them. The initial price to buy these is not an excuse not to buy them, as dryer balls are only slightly more expensive than dryer sheets, ranging from $5 to $10. You'll save money in just a few months. The company is ethical in its production practices, and the individuals who make them are paid a livable wage, which is fantastic. But overall, the durability is excellent so far, with no signs of shedding. I plan to continue using these for at least 2-3 more years, as I have a considerable amount of laundry to dry regularly. Store these in a mesh bag or a well-ventilated area to prevent mold buildup. Overall Impressions: If you haven't used these yet, please do so; they are a massive game-changer in the long term!

I use these wool balls consistently. They worked great in removing wrinkles, most static and most of all dog/cat hair from our clothes. Towels come out fluffier as well.

Item received in a timely manner. Work great in my dryer. Decreased my dry time by 20 minutes. No static in my clothes. Won't be using fabric softener anymore

Absolutely Wash These! You won't regret it. I couldn't wait for these to arrive. I'd been coveting them for months. I had a few bottles of essential oils knocking around in my dresser drawer that were about to pass their prime. It was the perfect time to order my very own wool dryer balls and finish off my almost expired bottles of essential oils. First impressions: No amount of essential oil was going to mask the distinct odor of sheep; I was heartbroken. I did a little research (ok... maybe more than a little) and learned that the odor was typical and would fade in time. In time? I wasn't about to dry load after load waiting for the scent of fleur de fleece to subside. I took a chance and threw them in the washing machine - best idea ever (wish it was mine)! After three washes with hot water and detergent they were significantly better. I was afraid washing them may ruin them, but it didn't. I made a blend of lemon oil, lavender oil, and a little distilled water in a spray bottle and generously sprayed them before tossing them in the dryer with some towels. Hallelujah! The sheep-stink was gone, but I could barely detect my lavender-lemon blend. I put away the spray bottle and drop by drop I added the oils directly to the wool balls. To be exact, 9 drops lavender and 10 drops lemon per wool ball. I placed them in a large glass jar and let them marinate for a few hours. I'm on my fifth load and my laundry still smells amazing. I haven't even removed the wool balls from the dryer. I just let all six of them hang out waiting for the next load of wet laundry. My other concern was whether or not my darks would be covered in wool lint; a couple of reviews had me worried. I just dried my first load of darks and I'm thrilled to say there is no wool lint on any of my very-emo-daughter's clothing. I never would have heard the end of that. I think washing the wool balls first prevented them from shedding lint. Overall, I'm pretty happy with these. They truly do cut down on drying time and I'm not having any static cling issues. If you do have static cling you could attach a safety pin to one of the wool balls or throw in a waded up ball of foil. Just don't over dry your laundry and the static should ease up. I'm anxious to try another blend. Don't you just love fresh scented laundry? Breathe it in... *eyes roll back and lids flutter* ...aahhhhh Best wishes to anyone who does their family's laundry! You're a Superwoman! Or a Superman! Or a Superperson! (Update) It has been two weeks and I'm still happy with my sheep wool balls. I've added a couple photos so you can see how they're holding up. The wool balls are discolored from essential oils, but I expected that. Additionally, in my sincerest attempt to sound humble... what's with the tennis balls? I thought the main idea of wool balls was to cut down drying time and ditch the dryer sheets containing chemicals. Tennis balls are made from rubber and a thin layer of wool (sometimes nylon). That doesn't seem like enough wool to aid in drying. Besides, I wouldn't want hot rubber in my dryer with my laundry. Maybe I'm wrong; perhaps I'm missing something? I'd much rather shell out a few more bucks for 100% wool (solely wool). I just may eat ALL my words before long. It looks like some folks wool balls are unraveling? Drat. (Update #2 - I know, I'm a nerd) It's been nearly six months and they're still going strong! Occasionally, I toss them in the washing machine to keep our darks lint free. They're keeping their shape and doing their job.

Another gadget I stumbled upon. I absolutely love these wool dryer balls. They really shorten the drying time of my clothes. The sheep design is so cute! The only problem I have with them is that my dogs think they are theirs to play with if they fall out of the dryer. I have to do a search-and-rescue for them time after time. 😂

I like them. I have done several loads of laundry and dried them using these dryer balls. The clothes came out just as soft as if I used liquid softener and no static. They are advertised to last 1500 dryer loads so that should save me a lot of money on dryer sheets. I'm sold.

Clean, no odor, they work great. Very satisfied. I keep mine on a rack that mounts under a shelf, above the machine, for ease of use and to keep them clean. Bought more so I can have some reserved for lavender and some with lemongrass for when I want to add any natural fragrance. The lavender didn't change the balls but oddly the three (from origincal order) the three that I added citrus to did not only show the color (but none on my clothes) but they are smaller. It's odd but in no way a problem. I added orange, lemon and lemongrass essential oils with water and witch hazel. The lavender too. I use organic. Please do your own digging if you want to try that, I merely copied what I could find out about a pre-packaged product sold for that purpose. I don't know if it is an ideal or optimal way to do that or if it is recommended for the wool balls. Mine still work, for the record. Used the first 6 for a really long time (years now?), and now I will continue to use them along with the new ones.

These were given to me as a gift a year ago. I liked them a lot, so I ordered more to replace them. I only needed 2 balls at a time, and they lasted around 4 months and then replaced those with 2 more dryer balls. All together the 6 balls lasted a whole year. They do a good job and they don’t have the chemicals that dryer sheets have. I recommend them.