These are standard UK bedding measurements so if you know your mattress size, you can easily work out which duvet size you need. Signs that your wool balls may need replacing include a loss of shape, pilling or shedding of fibers. Designed to shorten drying time and help you cut down on your energy bills, these dryer balls are both time-efficient and cost-effective. Handmade from durable and long-lasting 100% New Zealand wool, they last for up to an impressive 1000 loads or 3 years of usage. Just apply some essential oils – like lemon or lavender – to the balls and let it get absorbed for a few hours before using them during a drying cycle.

Adding a wool dryer ball to the dryer can effectively accelerate the evaporation of water, reduce the drying time by 20%-40%, reduce the use of the dryer and save electricity costs. While it’s not their primary purpose, dryer balls, in particular those made from wool, can also be effective at catching loose pet hairs from clothing in the machine. If you are hoping to find an equally effective and affordable product then the best option for you would be the Nuoshen dryer balls. On The Organised Housewife, we share a daily dose of domestic advice to make life simpler and tidier. If you’re planning to dry more substantial loads, you may want to opt for a larger pack or purchase more than one set - something worth considering when factoring in the cost.These balls are on the pricier side of our options but are both long-lasting and environmentally friendly. As such, it’s not the best idea to use them in big loads as their efficiency will go right down; they are best suited to small or medium-sized loads. We don’t encourage tumble trying as it is one of the highest electricity uses in the home, but we appreciate that there are times when space restrictions or weather does not allow more environmentally friendly methods clothes drying. They may not come cheap, but this set of three tumble dryer balls with an adorable sheep design makes the perfect addition for smaller loads in your machine. They should last for over 1,000 loads and will prevent wrinkles, static and even help with controlling lint and pet hair.

The bigger the tumble dryer ball, the more space it can create between items of clothing, aiding airflow and reducing drying times.The woollen ones are also known to be silent in your machine and will not make any sounds when they hit the sides, which the plastic ones may. As they spin in the machine, the Ecozone tumble dryer balls bounce around with your clothes, improving airflow, aiding drying and relaxing fibres without the need for additional softeners or fabric conditioners. This will increase the levels of humidity within the tumble dryer and, thus, remove any remaining static. The three options to consider if the woollen balls are what you’re looking for are the OrgaWise balls, the KinTor balls, and the 8-Natur balls. Download to get full access to our product range, watch how-to videos and get notified of our latest offers on your phone or tablet.

Thanks to their spiky plastic design, these durable tumble dryer balls stop clothes from sticking together as they spin, prevent static and reduce trying times by improving the circulation of warm air around your machine. Dryer balls are a natural and chemical-free alternative to dryer sheets and often prove to be much more affordable in the long run as they don’t have to be replaced very often.

These balls contain no scents or dyes and are designed to separate your laundry and significantly reduce drying time, usually by up to 30%.

the balls help prevent tangling of clothes in most dryers, and this combined with the increased moisture absorption and circulation means less static and wrinkles. US/CANADA BEDDING SIZES: Approximate matches to UK sizes are US King/UK Super king, US Queen/UK King, US Full/UK Double and US Twin/UK Single.Investing in dryer balls can be an effective way to save electricity (and thus save money) by shortening the amount of time that you have your tumble dryer running. Using wool balls for the tumble dryer will definitely be much quieter than using plastic dryer balls or tennis balls!