How do you apply it to the dryer balls without getting the oil on clothes?
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I just put about 6 or 8 drops on 2 of the wool balls and it soaks in immediately so there is no oil that gets on the clothes. The directions on the bottle say to put the drops on after the clothes are dry and just let it run on cool for about 10 minutes because heat kills essential oils. Works really nice and leaves a nice lavender scent on our clothes.
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I've been told you don't need fabric softener. I've done about 6 loads so far with the soap nuts (but that's only 1 time per garment so I don't have a long time reference) and I also use wool balls in the dryer instead of fabric softener & I did leave them in. Confused yet??? The short answer is I didn't use commercial fabric softener & mine came out fine!
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LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash on cold or warm and dry thoroughly on low or medium. (Do not wash or dry on hot.) Adding a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer will help loosen the fill and allow it to dry faster and more evenly. Once out of the dryer, reshape the pillow by grabbing two corners and vigorously thumping it; repeat with the opposite corners. Roll or knead to finish the fluffing and reshaping.We also have a short video on our company website with some extra tips and visual suggestions. It is located at the bottom of each pillow listing page as well as on the Video tab.Be sure to let us know if you have any further questions!Best regards,Heather McCoyA Little Pillow Company LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash on cold or warm and dry thoroughly on low or medium. (Do not wash or dry on hot.) Adding a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer will help loosen the fill and allow it to dry faster and more evenly. Once out of the dryer, reshape the pillow by grabbing two corners and vigorously thumping it; repeat with the opposite corners. Roll or knead to finish the fluffing and reshaping.We also have a short video on our company website with some extra tips and visual suggestions. It is located at the bottom of each pillow listing page as... » Read More LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash on cold or warm and dry thoroughly on low or medium. (Do not wash or dry on hot.) Adding a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer will help loosen the fill and allow it to dry faster and more evenly. Once out of the dryer, reshape the pillow by grabbing two corners and vigorously thumping it; repeat with the opposite corners. Roll or knead to finish the fluffing and reshaping.We also have a short video on our company website with some extra tips and visual suggestions. It is located at the bottom of each pillow listing page as well as on the Video tab.Be sure to let us know if you have any further questions!Best regards,Heather McCoyA Little Pillow Company « Show Less
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The directions are, wash without soap. And dry either in the dryer or on the line.The reason for this is to activate the chemical, or whatever, is in them to allow them to absorb the dirt. I usually take them to the laundromat they have larger washers and dryers.
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It doesn't have a softener in it. But they aren't stiff or scratchy. I just use dryer balls in the dryer and my clothes seem fine. I do use another type of detergent on item that I like to have be soft and have a lite sent....like blankets and sheets....Grab Green laundry detergent pods. But I use this for everything else. Cleans great.
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I spray, rubbing it in, let it dry, THEN apply lotion. Directions are to wash it off, I don't, I just lotion once the oil has dried.
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Yes. Use only a mild detergent in the washer and low heat setting in dryer but do not use a dryer sheet.
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I also use the soap nuts for several household chores, we have a collie and a cat so lots of hair in our home. I have found using natural wool wound into balls in the dryer not only helps my clothing to dry naturally and faster, but they are also very soft and static free and the bonus is the hair is in the dryer vent trap and easily cleaned and thrown into the trash. The directions for making these wool dryer balls are on the internet and you-tube, the cost is minimal to get started, and the wool balls last for years which is quite a savings.
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No prep at all - just toss them in. Do not over stuff the dryer with clothes. Clothes need to tumble to dry and so does the balls to do their job. An over packed dryer will result in more drying time needed and you will not see the expected results in what the balls can do. The balls work great!!
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I use my Woolzies all of the time. I'm not sure what an HE washer has to do with it, since the Woozie is used in the dryer. The package says to use 2-3 of the Woolzie balls at the same time, but I only use one at a time and it works great for us. Most of our clothing is natural fabrics like cotton, but some contain nylon. I'd highly recommend the Woolzies dryer balls. I only wish I'd learned about them earlier. What a savings now that we don't have to buy dryer sheets. If you want scent, you can add essential oils to the balls AFTER the clothes are dried and on a cooler setting for about 5-10 minutes.
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I see the wd40 solution here and its really not that complicated, clean it with a soft cloth, wipe it out and use a tiny bit of Burt's Bees wax, or chap stick to lubricate it. Just lightly rub it onto the nylon bearings with your finger. Works better, its easier and non toxic. I did my red ball about a year ago although Ive wiped it out several times since I still haven't had to re lubricate it. Now I need to replace mine because the left click is not responding well.
921957
I was able to remove the old covering without using a blow dryer. But I suspect using a blow dryer would be fine. I wouldn't use a heat gun.
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I run mine through the washer on cold in a mesh bag, then let them air dry. Because of all the elastic, I'm wary of the dryer. Mine are holding up great with this treatment.
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One thing no one mentioned here is that Woolzies makes it very clear to only use essential oils with the balls on AIR or FLUFF setting after clothes are already dry. The reason is because while essential oils are "natural" they are still volatile oils - the most concentrated chemicals from plants, and by heating them a lot they can actually transform into harmful chemicals, which are then released into the air through your dryer vent. Because of this I think it makes sense to have one set for heat and one set for AIR. I have done this and it works nicely, and you don't need to run it on air for very long. One thing no one mentioned here is that Woolzies makes it very clear to only use essential oils with the balls on AIR or FLUFF setting after clothes are already dry. The reason is because while essential oils are "natural" they are still volatile oils - the most concentrated chemicals from plants, and by heating them a lot they can actually transform into harmful chemicals, which are then released into the air through your dryer vent. Because of this I think it makes sense to have one set for heat and one set for AIR. I have done this and it works nicely, and you don't need to run... » Read More One thing no one mentioned here is that Woolzies makes it very clear to only use essential oils with the balls on AIR or FLUFF setting after clothes are already dry. The reason is because while essential oils are "natural" they are still volatile oils - the most concentrated chemicals from plants, and by heating them a lot they can actually transform into harmful chemicals, which are then released into the air through your dryer vent. Because of this I think it makes sense to have one set for heat and one set for AIR. I have done this and it works nicely, and you don't need to run it on air for very long. « Show Less
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I don't use anything with my wool dryer balls. They work great with nothing added.
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Sorry, I have no hints except throw it out. I don't like this product. Does not clean the clothes.
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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.