Q: I've heard about dryer balls, but I don’t know how they work or if they're effective. What do dryer balls do, and can they really make a difference in my laundry routine? A: Dryer balls serve ...

Feeling warm and soft clothes can be the highlight of a busy laundry day, especially if you've done some research on dryer sheets vs. balls and made the switch. While wool dryer balls typically have a ...

A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know because you send me messages and letters, which I love -- even some of you who are not 100% satisfied ...

Dryer balls are laundry drying aids that are placed in the drum of the dryer to reduce drying time, soften clothing, eliminate static cling and help with wrinkle reduction. “They are often used as an ...

As an American expat living in the U.K., laundry is the household chore that causes the most culture shock. Unlike in the U.S., tumble dryers aren’t common. A lot of homes have a combination washer ...

Wool dryer balls come in different sizes, including golf-ball sized, tennis ball-sized and large baseball-sized orbs. They range from 5-10 inches in circumference. Extra-large wool dryer balls, ...

Dryer balls are baseball-sized balls that are typically made of rubber, plastic or fabric. The promotional material for them says when you put several in a clothes dryer they’ll hasten drying; they’ll ...

Laundry pros say tennis balls are a good alternative for dryer balls, as they improve air circulation to dry bulky bedding ...

Color White is the most common color of wool dryer balls since the wool is derived from sheep’s wool of the same color. However, because wool dryer balls have a tendency to transfer their fibers to ...