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Posted by: CantWait Mar 29 2009, 03:55 AM |
Anyone try these? Do they work well for static? Russia doesn't believe in dryer sheets, but it's super dry here and there's static on everything so I was thinking of getting my mom to send me a dryer ball (I think they have them at Walmart), but wanted to know if it's worth it first. |
Posted by: Kaitlin'smom Mar 29 2009, 06:24 AM |
I used them, and found them to be a waste of money. Not only did it not work on static one of them broke appart in the dryer ![]() |
Posted by: MommyToAshley Mar 29 2009, 06:45 AM |
I tried them as well... mine didn't fall apart but I didn't notice any difference with static or drying time. I agree, big waste of money. Can you get any kind of fabric softener there? I use downey in the wash and don't use dryer sheets and don't have any problems with static. |
Posted by: luvmykids Mar 29 2009, 06:53 AM |
They didn't do a thing for me. What about using vinegar during the rinse cycle? What does everyone else there do, walk around with their skirts stuck to their undies? ![]() |
Posted by: CantWait Mar 29 2009, 07:43 AM | ||||
Yes I'm pretty sure we can get it here, it use to make my skin really itch though. I may have to try it again.
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Posted by: ~Roo'sMama~ Mar 29 2009, 11:30 AM |
I haven't noticed a really big difference with them, either. ![]() ![]() |
Posted by: luvmykids Mar 29 2009, 12:37 PM |
I'd be happy to send you some dryer sheets, let me know if you can't find another option. |
Posted by: CantWait Mar 30 2009, 01:07 AM | ||
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Posted by: coasterqueen Mar 30 2009, 05:20 AM |
I use vinegar in the wash. I've also used tennis balls in the dryer and they've worked. I just lost my tennis balls to the kids playing with them and never got them back. ![]() So I guess I'm the lone one on noticing them working. I just used tennis balls because we had them around - instead of buying the special dryer balls. |
Posted by: ~Roo'sMama~ Mar 30 2009, 06:14 AM | ||
I should try tennis balls. I used to have some for drying the down comforter and down coats and stuff, but I have no idea what happened to them. Actually I think we started playing tennis with them. ![]() ![]() |
Posted by: coasterqueen Mar 30 2009, 06:36 AM | ||||
![]() ![]() ![]() I don't know if they work like the dryer balls or not, or if they are better. Winter is the only time I have a need for them, it doesn't seem to be a problem in spring/summer and most times I'm drying them outside at those times of the year anyways. I've noticed a big difference with the vinegar, though. Dryer sheets and fab softner leave such a thick film on clothing and that isn't the case with the vinegar. I was afraid to use it at first because of the smell, but you don't smell it. ![]() |
Posted by: msoulz Mar 30 2009, 06:50 AM |
Karen, how much vinegar do you use and when do you put it in? Thanks!!!! ![]() |
Posted by: coasterqueen Mar 30 2009, 07:00 AM | ||
I would have to measure it. I just have a compartment in my washing machine for fabric softner - and that's where I put it and I fill it all the way up. |
Posted by: moped Mar 30 2009, 08:44 AM | ||||
I could send you some too - I buy a million at Costco for next to nothing! |
Posted by: CantWait Mar 30 2009, 09:51 PM |
You guys are awesome. ![]() ![]() I'll definetly try the vinager and tennis balls. |
Posted by: ~Roo'sMama~ Mar 31 2009, 07:52 AM | ||
I know what you mean! I stopped using fabric softener a couple years ago just to save money, and also partly because I was starting to wash the kids clothes together with ours and I didn't want the chemicals on their skin. I didn't like the filmy feeling either, but I didn't really notice it until a couple months ago- I used some of my mom's dryer sheets on the towels to make them softer and I could hard stand to fold them they felt so gross. ![]() |
Posted by: WAHMalicia Jul 8 2009, 01:24 PM | ||
I use Melasoft. It's a fabric softener that is pH balanced for sensitive skin and it doesn't have ANY harsh chemicals in it. I found out that Downy and other brands actually use animal fat in their ingredients, to give the clothes that "soft" (icky) feeling you were talking about
I save money too! It's cheaper than normal brands. I can get you some info on it if you'd like. ![]() Alicia |