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re: Dryer Balls - Why are women so gullible?
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:13 pm to deeprig9
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:13 pm to deeprig9
I am ready for the roasting on my comment but dryer sheets contain toxic chemicals so if asking why I don’t use them, that’s my personal reason.
Here are just some of the chemicals in dryer sheets and their impact on health:
Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
Ethanol: On the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders
Limonene: Suspected Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant, Immunotoxicant, Kidney Toxicant, Neurotoxicant, Respiratory Toxicant, and Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant
A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage
Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list
Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs or “quats”): reduce static in your clothes but can cause skin and respiratory irritation. In addition, the widespread use of quats is linked to the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Here are just some of the chemicals in dryer sheets and their impact on health:
Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
Ethanol: On the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders
Limonene: Suspected Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant, Immunotoxicant, Kidney Toxicant, Neurotoxicant, Respiratory Toxicant, and Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant
A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage
Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list
Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs or “quats”): reduce static in your clothes but can cause skin and respiratory irritation. In addition, the widespread use of quats is linked to the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:24 pm to deeprig9
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2- They make loud sounds
Are you a vet, diving for cover every time the ol' lady cranks up the dryer?
It is wool balls, not a fricking artillery strike.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:32 pm to deeprig9
@grok
Why are dryer balls better than dryer sheets?
Why are dryer balls better than dryer sheets?
quote:
Dryer balls (typically made of wool, sometimes plastic or rubber) are often considered better than traditional dryer sheets in several key ways, especially for people prioritizing health, the environment, cost savings, and energy efficiency. Here’s a breakdown of the main reasons, based on common comparisons: • Chemical-free and better for health — Dryer sheets coat fabrics with synthetic softeners, fragrances, and chemicals (including volatile organic compounds or VOCs like acetaldehyde and benzene, some classified as hazardous). These can irritate sensitive skin, cause issues like eczema, or release fumes. Dryer balls soften fabrics mechanically (by fluffing and separating clothes) without any added chemicals, making them a safer, natural option. • More environmentally friendly — Traditional dryer sheets are single-use, non-biodegradable (often polyester-based), and contribute to waste and microplastic pollution from heat breakdown. Dryer balls (especially wool ones) are reusable for hundreds to 1,000+ loads, produce zero ongoing waste, and wool versions are compostable at the end of their life. • Cost-effective over time — A set of dryer balls costs $10–20 upfront but lasts for years (often 1,000+ cycles), dropping the per-load cost to pennies. Dryer sheets require buying new packs regularly (hundreds of dollars over years), making balls far cheaper long-term. • Faster drying and energy savings — Dryer balls bounce around, improving airflow, separating clothes, and preventing clumping. This can reduce drying time by 20–40% (some tests show up to a third less time), lowering energy use and utility bills while helping clothes dry more evenly and reducing wrinkles. • Effective at reducing static and softening — Both options tackle static cling and wrinkles, but balls do it naturally through agitation (no residue left on clothes or dryer lint trap). They can make items like towels feel fluffier too. Dryer sheets might provide a stronger artificial scent or slightly better initial softness for some, but many find balls perform just as well (or better) without the downsides.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:35 pm to olemc999
didn't read, down voted
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:35 pm to deeprig9
Had no idea people use them for drying everything. I always thought they were just for bedding. Keeps the sheets from getting knotted up and dries much quicker
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:39 pm to deeprig9
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didn't read, down voted
daggum, but you are dug IN on your hatred of dryer balls!
Posted on 2/20/26 at 12:19 am to deeprig9
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Ladies...
My wife does 98% of the heavy lifting when it comes to the laundry at my house. I will therefore let her use as many woolen dryer balls as she would like to.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 2:04 am to deeprig9
I have balls in my dryer.
Girlfriend put them there so I'm going to leave them be
Don't know if they make a difference
Everytime I pull clothes out of the dryer I have to chase those damn things all over the laundry room floor
Girlfriend put them there so I'm going to leave them be
Don't know if they make a difference
Everytime I pull clothes out of the dryer I have to chase those damn things all over the laundry room floor
Posted on 2/20/26 at 2:19 am to deeprig9
I use tennis balls.
They fluff up pillows after washing them.
They fluff up pillows after washing them.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:36 am to SallysHuman
quote:Do you use fabric softener? If so, you don’t need a dryer sheet.
Dryer sheets anymore aren't about "static cling"... they're about scent.
But no fabric softener and no dryer sheet? Your clothes will be full of static.
So yes, dryer sheets absolutely do prevent static.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:41 am to deeprig9
When I wash and dry my down quilt and jacket after a hiking trip the dryer balls fluff the down back up so. So it's rare that they are actually useful, but they are not useless.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:43 am to Chad504boy
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Sounds like you married a dumb one
That prob goes for all of us, if not most of us pal.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:45 am to deeprig9
Ladies?
I also pitch in for laundry…..please tell me you don’t raise kids.
I also pitch in for laundry…..please tell me you don’t raise kids.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:48 am to PCHSDawg
I had never even heard of these things until quite literally yesterday afternoon. I'm a plumber and I went on a call to fix a burst pipe. Old lady's condo had a burst hot water line that ran behind her dishwasher. The dishwasher was adjacent to empty space underneath the 90° corner of her kitchen countertop and I found 5 what I thought were abandoned cat or dog toys back there where I had to cut into the wall. Lo and behold, she tells me they are dryer balls, and I get on here this morning and this thread appears.
Apparently God is telling me I need to switch to dryer balls.
Apparently God is telling me I need to switch to dryer balls.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 5:48 am to PrimeTime Money
quote:
So yes, dryer sheets absolutely do prevent static.
True, but they leave behind chemicals that can make stains set.
My wife now uses the beads you put in with the wash. I think they're BS, too, but I've been married long enough to know when to pick my fights.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 6:32 am to PrimeTime Money
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Do you use fabric softener? If so, you don’t need a dryer sheet.
No fabric softener... that stuff leaves grody in your washer and on your clothes, no beads, no dryer sheet.
Just balls.
They absolutely work.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 6:33 am to dalefla
Eh, my wife got them as well. Dryer sheets eliminate static. The balls reduce static (no difference in fluffing IMHO). My dryer is 12 years old and there is no film on the drum nor on the lint catcher and all the silly sensors still work just fine.
Maybe we didnt cram enough dryer sheets in per load. One seems to work pretty damn good even if you use it more than once.
Also, I dont eat the dryer sheets so I'm not worried about trace chemicals in them.
But if you're into balls, by all means, toss your balls in there and tumble away.
Maybe we didnt cram enough dryer sheets in per load. One seems to work pretty damn good even if you use it more than once.
Also, I dont eat the dryer sheets so I'm not worried about trace chemicals in them.
But if you're into balls, by all means, toss your balls in there and tumble away.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 6:49 am to Disco Ball
My wife got 'em and I don't think they do anything. Certainly don't with static cling. Not worth fighting about. Besides, every time I fold laundry it's like a mini Easter egg hunt.
Posted on 2/20/26 at 6:52 am to deeprig9
I actually find them to decrease drying time. We put a few drops of essential oil on them and the scent is very pleasant (use unscented detergent)
Posted on 2/20/26 at 7:07 am to Red Stick Tigress
Racquetballs work as well as tennis balls without the fuzz. Use footballs for dark clothes and bowling balls for towels.
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