Prevent Sheets From Balling Up In The Dryer With A Simple Laundry Tip

Sleeping in a bed with fresh sheets is heavenly, so why does drying them have to be such a hassle? It's frustrating when you open up your dryer, expecting to pull out a fresh set of bedding, only to find a big ball with wet spots and wrinkles instead. Considering how often you should be washing your bedsheets, it's a good thing there are tips to keep this from happening — one of which has to do with wool dryer balls. A dryer ball is a simple item that helps make doing laundry less of a headache, especially bulky items like sheets. But before getting into wool dryer balls, there are other things you should be doing first to avoid balled-up sheets.

For starters, make sure that you're not overloading your dryer with items. The less room your sheets have, the more likely they won't be able to dry properly — leading to the infamous damp ball that loves to eat clothing. Consider drying sheets separately on a low heat setting. This, too, will help by allowing them to dry more evenly for a longer period of time. As a bonus, using a low heat setting can also help keep the elastic on your fitted sheets from getting worn out! Make sure you shake all bedding prior to tossing it in the drum. By removing twists and bunches in the fabric before drying, you help increase airflow and lessen the chance the sheets will get all tangled.

Simply toss a few wool dryer balls in the dryer to ensure your sheets come out wrinkle free and evenly dried. Wool dryer balls are a handy laundry tool that help separate items, leading to better air circulation. Unlike typical dryer sheets, they're a chemical-free solution for reducing static. Not to mention, they can also shorten dry time, are reusable, and leave bedding softer. As with most things, however, there are disadvantages of using dryer balls when doing the laundry that not everyone is crazy about. For example, they can be quite noisy while they work their magic — and they don't leave behind a lovely scent like dryer sheets do. Over time, they can eventually start to unravel, a sign they should be replaced.

Not everyone has these types of balls around when it comes time to dry their bedsheets, so they use tennis balls instead. Although it's a well-known laundry hack, there can be issues with it too — including the tennis balls transferring a rubbery smell or bright-colored dye onto materials. Another alternative is throwing a dry towel into the drum with your wet bedding to help keep it from balling up. This hack might not have as many benefits as wool dryer balls, but it can still increase airflow for better drying and fewer wrinkles. For best results, try combining the tips — not crowding the dryer, using a low heat setting, shaking your sheets, and tossing in the wool balls. If you miss your bedding coming out with a scent, add drops of essential oils to the balls before letting them bounce around the dryer.