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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 9:41:34 PM
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Hi everyone,
What can I use that is natural that would take care of my clothes coming out of the dryer without static cling? anyone know of anything??
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2011 : 10:18:42 AM
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I use vinegar in the wash machine as a fabric rinse. I also have dryer balls in the dryer to help with static cling and wrinkles. I have learned not to over dry the clothes too and that has really reduced the static cling.
Good luck finding what works best for you!
Dawn in IL |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2011 : 11:52:40 AM
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Arm and Hammer makes a natural dryer sheet if you want to go that route. I use vinegar. But I notice any fleece or bedclothes can get static. So I do use a dryer sheet with them.
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2011 : 3:59:50 PM
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I've been using static eliminator sheets for several years and really like them. You can wash them with the laundry now and then to perk them up. I replace them about once a year. This website also has dryer balls which I use too. I tried vinegar for awhile but my washer and dryer are close to the kitchen and living areas and BF couldn't take the smell.
http://www.gaiam.com/product/static+eliminator+2+per+box.do
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 05:44:45 AM
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What about those wool dryer balls? I've also heard foil balls work as well.
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 07:35:16 AM
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How funny,
I was just wondering about dryer balls. Even though I use vinegar in the rinse cycle I still fight with static cling. I may have to break down and purchase some :) Thanks for posting this question Beverley and thanks for the responses girls.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 3:39:01 PM
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Dryer balls are well, balls for the dryer! I bought mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Maryjane had an article in her magazine a few months ago on how to make one of your own. There was also a thread on it here, but I can't recall which topic it was under.
The ones I bought are blue and made out of rubber with soft spikes all around it. They are pretty quiet and really help fight the wrinkles & static cling.
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 06:18:13 AM
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Dawn ... I do the exact same thing with no problems at all.
Nice to know I am on the same page as another farm girl :)
Tammyb
Live to leave a legacy
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2011 : 02:14:53 AM
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I have always used tennis balls in my dryer, helps with the static, fluffs up blankets, towels ect & has no odor/perfume. learned this from my 1st mother in law way back in the 1970's.....Michele'...can be noisy though...lol
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2011 : 1:54:19 PM
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I have never tried it Beverly. I would worry about getting oil on the clothes. Perhaps someone here has done that & can let us know the results.
Dawn in IL |
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AmericanHwyFlower
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
A.R.
Yorba Linda
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2011 : 9:14:11 PM
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sounds like most of you use vinegar in your wash... do your clothes smell like vinegar then?
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2011 : 9:36:26 PM
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no they actually do not. I really like that they just smell clean... no other smells on them like flowery or citrus from laundry softners...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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mywunderfullife
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Douglas
WY
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 6:57:05 PM
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If you do an online search, you can find tutorials on making wool dryer balls. They seem pretty easy really. I learned about them through cloth diaper sites since you can't use fabric softener on cloth diapers.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2011 : 05:27:34 AM
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I've never had a static cling problem with my cloth diapers-I use a no-residue detergent. With my regular clothes i'll use either vinegar or put foil balls in the dryer with the clothes.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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rebekahj
True Blue Farmgirl
128 Posts
Rebekah
Santa Cruz
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 08:10:04 AM
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Originally posted by edlund33
I've been using static eliminator sheets for several years and really like them. You can wash them with the laundry now and then to perk them up. I replace them about once a year. This website also has dryer balls which I use too. I tried vinegar for awhile but my washer and dryer are close to the kitchen and living areas and BF couldn't take the smell.
http://www.gaiam.com/product/static+eliminator+2+per+box.do
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thanks for this recommendation. I ordered these dryer balls and sheets. I hate throwing away all of those dryer sheets and I never wanted to use the dryer balls in the stores because of the PVC in them. I ended up finding the same items a little cheaper on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Static-Eliminator-Re-Usable-Dryer-Sheet/dp/B001BX1OXW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303830266&sr=1-1-catcorr
Thanks again!
Urban-Farmgirl Sister #2173
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rebekahj
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebekah
Santa Cruz
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 08:20:06 AM
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Does anyone here use wool dryer balls? I would like to know how well they work. I am also curious about how the foil balls work. Also, how do you use vinegar in your wash cycle...during the rinse cycle? Does it dry out your clothes? Thanks!
Urban-Farmgirl Sister #2173
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
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Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
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Posted - May 02 2011 : 1:07:16 PM
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| I am so glad I came across this thread! I've been trying to figure out an alternative to dryer sheets myself. I looked up the tutorial on how to make the wool dryer balls and I'm going to make some. I can't wait to try them out. Thank you! |
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rebekahj
True Blue Farmgirl
128 Posts
Rebekah
Santa Cruz
CA
USA
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Posted - May 03 2011 : 1:35:47 PM
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I was so excited about the wool dryer balls mentioned on here, I went out and bought the yarn to make them. They were really easy to make. I just love them! Here are a couple pictures of them. They are not only practical, but beautiful pieces of art.
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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french08
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Kim
Sharon Springs
NY
USA
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Posted - May 03 2011 : 7:37:45 PM
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This sounds like something I want to try. The vinegar and the wool balls! Thanks for the info!
~~Kim French~~
Farmgirl Sister #2997
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mandymarie20
Farmgirl at Heart
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Posted - Sep 17 2011 : 11:51:03 PM
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I'm trying to find a better way to dry my clothes since my husband and I are so sensitive to fragrance. It seems like everyone uses vinegar or dryer balls. I've been told that using dryer balls and tennis balls ruins a dryer. Does anyone know if it is true?
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Sep 27 2011 : 11:37:08 AM
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I started using tinfoil balls & love how they work. I try not to use the dryer when possible, but I did on the wknd & used 2 smallish tinfoil balls in a load of towels & no static at all! Quite impressed, honestly. I also had those spiky blue dryer balls. I don't know how they would ruin a dryer....but I don't know dryers that well.
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Sep 27 2011 : 5:17:14 PM
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| I use vinegar in the washing machine softener dispenser and wool dryer balls. They work great - even in our dry, dry, staticy West Texas weather. |
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