Small Kitchen Appliances

Review by J. Adams for Nellie’s PVC Free Dryer balls
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I bought these balls because after purchasing a high efficiency dryer, we couldn’t dry sheets or towels without them turning into tight, wet bound up cocoons in the machine. It was very frustrating. I bought the dryer balls in the PVC free version because my dryer gets hot and the last thing I want is to heat up plastic and have those things off gassing chemicals into our house. I use two at a time and toss them in with my sheets and towels. They work perfectly! As they bounce around, their weight keeps the sheets separated just enough to keep them from getting tangled up. I haven’t noticed any fabric softening effect, wrinkle reducing, or static reducing effect, but I didn’t purchase them for that purpose. I haven’t used them with regular loads to see if they actually affect the drying time of clothing. I have been using them for over a month and they looks exactly the same as the day they arrived, so we’re not having any trouble with the integrity of the materials used in their manufacturing.

Here’s the one negative thing about them, which is inseparable from their action and purpose. They bounce strongly against the side of the drum and that results in a VERY loud noise. It always sounds as if the load is unbalanced or that someone is desperately trying to get out of the dryer. But this is exactly why they work, so it’s part of the package and I’ll take it. Nellie’s PVC free dryer balls are not spherical shaped but oblong. Perhaps this is why they are so loud, but it’s a fine trade off not to have potentially irritating plastic fumes in our home.

Review by Karena L. Porter for Nellie’s PVC Free Dryer balls
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these balls cut dryer time in less than half. i also bought soap nuts from another seller, i have kissed laundry expenses goodbye. no more detergent or fabric softener ever! my clothes are sanitized and soft, and cut down on electric bill as well! the only thing i am confused over… i thought these were made in canada, as the insert does say, but the box says china. i wouldn’t have purchased had i known. i avoid china at all costs.