This money-saving hack proves you have been drying your clothes wrong!
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Do you find drying your clothes to be a tedious chore? If that's the case then you might want to keep reading as one professional dry cleaner points out the laundry method that most of us are doing wrong. Can you guess what that is?

TikTok user @jeeves_ny has recently shared a video explaining why dryer sheets can actually do more harm to your clothes.

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In his now-viral video — which amassed more than 4.6 million views, over 850 likes, and 5990 comments — the professional cleaner says: “I’m begging you to please stop using dryer sheets.”

"They're single-use, they don't help with drying time," he adds.

While it can't be denied that most of us learned how to do our laundry via the trial-and-error method, Jeeves said that it is a common misconception that dryer sheets can help with drying as it affects the absorbency of your garments.

Additionally, he explains that the fabric softener that coats the dryer sheets is bad for your clothes and dryers.

Professional cleaner @jeeves_ny begged people to stop using dryer sheets as they do more harm than good to your clothes. Credit: TikTok/@jeeves_ny.​

So if dryer sheets aren't the answer, what should we be using?

The professional cleaner recommends using wool dryer balls instead of sheets.

He explains: "Wool dryer balls are reusable, they help cut down drying time by creating space in the dryer to allow more surface area, and they’re really good at cutting out static electricity, and they don’t have fabric softener."

Aside from its obvious benefits to your clothes, wool dryer balls are eco-friendly and are made with chemical-free materials.

And because saving a few bucks never hurts, these little balls can reduce energy consumption and thus your bills.

Here's a video explaining how wool dryer balls can help you save energy (and money!):

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If you're looking to get your hands on this miracle laundry product, here are some of our recommended products:

Naturally Sheepskins Wool Dryer Balls, $29.95

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These dryer balls — which come in a pack of 6 — are made from 100% wool and are packaged in a natural cotton bag.

It is recommended to add essential oils to these balls before popping them in your dryers to add scent to your clothes.

Adairs Light Grey Marle Set 4 Wool Drying Balls, $20.99

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These chemical-free dryer balls are made from 100% felted wool. The product also claims to reduce the average drying time of your clothes by 30%.

Have any laundry hacks of your own? Share them with us in the comments below so other members of the SDC can use them too!

 

[KatKop]

Post #13 by KatKop says JayKay said,
"If you live in the south with heavy winter rains and work full-time, it's sensible to invest in a dryer."
I did not enter this
My post was #5.

Not sure what went wrong here, JayKay. I commented on your post #5 and then someone liked my post and now it seems that you had made both posts ...

 

[Liz]

I would rather hang on the old fashioned clothes line but I must admit I do use the dryer on occasion, never heard of these, might try them and get them from Adairs. I always thought a dry towel in with the wet clothes made them dry a little more quickly, maybe I have been wrong.

 

[JayKay]

Not sure what went wrong here, JayKay. I commented on your post #5 and then someone liked my post and now it seems that you had made both posts ...

Just thought I should state that the second post did not come from me.....no worries....all good!

 

[Defiant540]

I can’t believe I’ve been drying my clothes incorrectly.
Obviously it was my mothers fault she taught me to hang my washing out on the old hills clothes line, and I’ve done so throughout my married life. The other thing I’m doing wrong by hanging my washing out is I’m saving electricity, silly me.

me too!

 

[Vinylted]

I even went so far as to string a line under my back veranda so I could hang my washing out even if a wet day.. I have a dryer and would maybe use it to air clothes on rare occasions, never to dry them.

 

[Dot]

My carer hangs the larger items on my hills hoist as I cannot manage it myself. I also have a line strung along my verandah where I always hang towels and smaller items. On wet days I finish off in the dryer but never use it to dry only. The towels come up lovely and soft after they have been aired in the dryer. Fortunately we get a good breeze from the hills and on those days the washing dries very quickly without the need of the dryer.

 

[Thecla]

What's wrong with fresh air and breeze outside which costs zilch once you've got your pegs and clothesline?

That's what I do....how novel is that!!! Except in this rotten weather when I need to get some washing done and the dryer is the only option for drying. I have a great deck with a pergola but this rain just drives in everywhere so can even use the lines under there

 

[Thecla]

Of course the good old Hills hoist and some bright sunshine is best. But it's not always sunny when you get the time after work to do the laundry and some clothes certainly don't do well out in the sun. I've found balls in the dryer useful for years. I've never had wool ones - they sound great! But even just 3 or 4 rubber balls do well. In fact I've even used tennis balls.

not sure I would use tennis balls...wouldn't they give a rubbery smell to the clothes from getting hot.

 

[Thecla]

I can’t believe I’ve been drying my clothes incorrectly.
Obviously it was my mothers fault she taught me to hang my washing out on the old hills clothes line, and I’ve done so throughout my married life. The other thing I’m doing wrong by hanging my washing out is I’m saving electricity, silly me.

we will be moving into an over 55's block of units in about 6 months time and they have no outside drying area what am I to do???? I love hanging the washing out and having that fresh smell of clean dry clothes

 

[KatKop]

we will be moving into an over 55's block of units in about 6 months time and they have no outside drying area what am I to do???? I love hanging the washing out and having that fresh smell of clean dry clothes

The only option I can think of is to visit a friend/relative nearby and do your laundry there!