Dryer Sheets - Are they THAT bad??

I was chatting yesterday with some sweet elderly ladies at my church about all things farm. After explaining how I helped shear a sheep this past weekend, we talked wool.

"Big Forty" beginning his summer cut and style

Getting a treat after the traumatic shearing lol!

I mentioned that we use wool dryer balls. And they asked sooooo many questions. So I figured you would want to know, too!

Let's first talk dryer sheets.

I gotta tell you, I have used dryer sheets for YEARS. I mean, they help my clothes smell good and fresh and keep static away. And they're pretty cheap. You can get them anywhere - even Aldi (a discount shopping store I frequent).

But these guys have gotten some bad press so let's find out if they really are that bad.

Dr. Axe is known for being naturally and holistically minded. He is a fantastic medical doctor and has helped thousands of folks better their lives. This is what he says in a nutshell (and cool graphic) about dryer sheets:

You can read the full article here: https://draxe.com/dryer-sheets/

Dr. Axe isn't the only one yelling from the rooftops. You can also go here and see what CBS News reported back in 2011! And yet no one is doing anything: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scented-laundry-products-release-carcinogens-study-finds/

So, what do I use instead? Wool Dryer Balls.

pic from joellendesigns.com

I typically throw in 6 balls for a full load of laundry. Occasionally I'll add a drop or two of Purify essential oil, Lavender essential oil, or a citrus oil to add lovely aroma. But usually I don't. Mainly cause I don't want to walk all the way from the laundry room to the oil cabinet and back. :)

You can use any brand wool dryer balls just make sure you are getting 100% wool - no fillers, no synthetic fabrics, nada. Amazon is a great place to shop for these. Grab a bunch. Cause they will get caught in a pant leg, the corner of a fitted sheet, or up a sleeve and no one has time to hunt for those when another wet load is awaiting its turn in the dryer.

Wool dryer balls reduce drying time, help with static cling (pro tip: pin a safety pin on a couple of them to help with static).

So, you gonna ditch the sheets and use wool?

Atta girl. :)