Lousy Memory Question
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Thornton, Colorado
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I rarely use fabric softeners now. I attended a Norwex party (cleaning products) and bought a pair of dryer balls which are used in the dryer in place of fabric softeners. Joann Fabrics carries dryer balls, a bit different, but with the same idea. You can use your coupons to buy a pair of them. I use the balls from both Norwex and Joann's at the same time...and they do work. Very little static and the clothes seem to dry faster. Problem: they do make a racket but DH says not to worry about that and just use them, smile.
#22
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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I don't use fabric softener before sewing or quilting. Not even dryer sheets! Some people get carried away with softener. Then if it's scented many have allergies and the nap is not like when you first purchased it. Sticks together and really isn't as soft as if you would just wash and fluff in the dryer.
#23
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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I've seen those dryer balls in the grocery store! I might have to try them.
Coopah, I had to chuckle when I read that you only use softener for bath towels - that's the only load I don't use softener in! I was told it makes the towels less absorbent.
Coopah, I had to chuckle when I read that you only use softener for bath towels - that's the only load I don't use softener in! I was told it makes the towels less absorbent.
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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And I see Peckish does the same!
#25
Thank you all for your responses and link! For some reason, I had it in my head that it had something to do with the fleece pilling(knotting, whatever!). I usually use fab softener sheets because we are in a dry climate and have very hard water. Quit using liquid on towels for reasons stated above.............Most of my towels are so old, they are soft without!
#27
You can make your own dryer ball out of aluminum foil. Just wad it up into a ball. Throw it in dryer. Comes out perfectly round - at least mine did. I hang my towels & sheets outside 'cause I love the smell of air dried.
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