Any best practices suggestions for using this with the Woolzies Dryer Balls? Also, is this safe to be used on all clothes?
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I add 2-3 drops on each of the dryer balls, the more drops the stronger the scent. Honestly a little does go a long way. I have used it on clothes and it is safe, but keep in mind that adding the drops directly on the clothes might stain them as it is oil.
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i use it on cotton balls to put in drawers and i imagine the dryer balls could be used as well. I would not put directly on clothes. could also be used as a room spray as well
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It should not if you follow the label on the clothing as well as the bottle of woolite. We use it for most non-dryclean articles. Always use the delicate cycle. Everything should be fine.
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I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway, allergy-protection encasements that cannot be washed and dried on high heat are, in my opinion, pretty questionable. I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway,... » Read More I think machine-washing this is safe enough but I would advise against putting this into ANY dryer. I dried it on the lowest settings at my local laundry parlor and it came out completely ruined. The plastic layer of the cover had melted in many places and it came out of the dryer all clotted - I had to sort of pull the glued-together parts apart by hand, which took forever and left huge holes in the protective layer. Maybe the settings of the dryer were off but I recently washed it again and gave drying another chance (using a different dryer) - the same thing happened again. Anyway, allergy-protection encasements that cannot be washed and dried on high heat are, in my opinion, pretty questionable. « Show Less
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This is the primary reason I buy it. Works on knits of all kinds very well. Better to commercially dry clean any item that needs to be pressed (i.e. slacks). Just remember to hang the items as soon as they finish.
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I am certainly not an expert on HE washers but from what I've read the problem with using regular detergent in them is the amount of suds they create. This ball does not create any suds. Whatever the little beads are inside the ball causes the PH of the water to change which cleans the clothes. I am very allergic to most perfumes and this ball does not give off any scent. So that is a plus for me. If I had an HE washer I would certainly give the ball a try. From what I can tell it does not leave any kind of residue in the machine. Some people remove the ball after the wash cycle because if it is in during the rinse cycle it will wash the clothes again. Which cuts down on the number of washes you get from each ball. I don't have the time to watch my washing machine that close, so I leave the ball in during the entire wash cycle. Then I put the clothes in the dryer with a tennis ball that softens the clothes and doesn't leave a scent.
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This has never been a problem for me as nothing from the felted balls remains on clothing. What will happen is that the felt balls will collect some lint from your clothes. If the felt balls become too linty, you just wash them separately and they are like new!
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Using chemical filled dryer sheets defeats the purpose of using a product that is natural and chemical free like the dryer balls. The chemicals that are in the dryer sheet will transfer onto the wool balls but it shouldn't effect their performance or shape. To reduce static you should try putting your dryer on the medium heat setting.
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Yes, Kookaburra is safe for all types of wools. Kookaburra is very safe for washing dyed wools but, we do suggest a test on a small corner because there is so much variance in dyes used. For any further questions feel free to contact our customer service desk 888-291-1726
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Hi, for me the purpose of using these balls was to eliminate any kind of fabric softener, including the dryer sheets which have chemicals in them, so I do not use mine with a dryer sheet. I put a drop of all natural aromatherapy oil on a couple of the balls and let it soak in for a day or so before using them which adds a lovely scent to my laundry. I'm sure using a dryer sheet would not inhibit the performance of these balls.
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I don't own any wool carpets, but since the product description says it's safe for use on all carpet fibers, I don't see why not.
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Hi Arnold - I probably won't be of much help since I bought this for my newphew for Christmas and haven't personally used it. But since I do use items like that at my house, I wash items like that in warm water (don't use fabric softeners) and I don't put my items in the dryer. If my nephew has used it, I'm sure he didn't give much thought on washing instructions lol! Good luck!
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Really, just wash by themselves (not with any other laundry) in cold water with extra rinse and NEVER use any fabric softener. You get into trouble when you use detergents with extra ingredients like fabric softeners, oxyclean, brighteners, etc. Dry without fabric softeners on low heat. If you air dry the cloth will become stuff and scratchy. And if you wash or dry with other laundry you risk lint balls ruining the cloth.
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Hi, According to the manufacturer's website, this product is safe for wool. When in doubt, I would suggest using it on a small area first.
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I use the product solely on my clothes/underwear. I use regular detergent for everything else. Live the smell and I keep it just for me!
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When I purchased this I also purchased wool balls for the dryer. I have put just a couple drops of this on 1 of the balls when I put them in the dryer, which works great. I haven't tried putting it in with the wash. Hope this helps.
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I would think that over time the waxy chemicals from the dryer sheets would build up on the balls and prevent them from being as effective. I use about a 1/4 cup vinegar in my washer and the dryer balls in dryer. I have no static and drying time is much less.
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You don't have to use fabric softener, but if you want super fluffy towels/clothes you can use vinegar. Just plain old white vinegar added to rinse cycle. It works just as well if not better than fabric softener. You can even use a Downy Ball and put vinegar inside it so you don't have to "time" when to add it. 1/4C-1C depending on size of the load. Towels come out fluffy and soft. You can also add *dryer balls* to your dryer if you don't line dry. They are made of either plastic or wool and they keep clothes separated and wrinkle free.