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| dkisselburgh |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 05:28:46 AM
Does anyone have a replacement for fabric softener sheets for those times when we can't dry on the line outside?
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 9:35:50 PM
Anne Marie,
Is this the product you were referring to?
http://www.staticeliminator.ca/page/page/363949.htm
I use it, and it doesn't get all of the static out, but it works okay for me and my family.
I found mine at a local co-op.
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| AmethystRose |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 5:26:08 PM
Are you trying to avoid the commercial liquid fabric softeners? I take an old faded cotton handknit washcloth and pour a little on the dry cloth, turning it into a fabric softener sheet. |
| knittingmom |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 3:28:58 PM
There's a reusable dryer "sheet" out there. In Canada I know you can find it at many health food stores now, organic markets and I think even places like Home Depot and Home Hardware carry them. It's about $12.00 but does something like 500 washes. |
| KansasConnie |
Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 07:54:46 AM
Those felted dryer balls are a fantastic idea--and pretty too! I think I'll have to compile some wool yarn leftovers and make a few. I'm thinking they'd be great for practical Christmas gifts!
And great tip on putting the tennis balls in a sock! |
| chickabella |
Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 05:08:40 AM
Connie: throw those tennis balls in an athletic sock, helps cut down the noise.
I ran across an article on how to make your own dryer balls out of wool yard, see http://allingoodhealth.blogspot.com/2008/08/make-your-own-anti-static-dryer-balls.html
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| KansasConnie |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 11:49:03 AM
When I have to resort to the dryer (like today!) I use the dryer balls to fluff a load of clothes. They aren't great for static, but I think they are better than nothing, are chemical free and low-cost. (They are usually blue...I picked mine up at Wal-Mart (one of only options locally) and I think they are available at Bed, Bath & Beyond and online at gaiam.com)
Just the other day, I washed my down comforter on the hand wash setting, hung it on the line (I kept fluffing it as it dried) and finished it for a couple minutes in the dryer with the dryer balls. It was even fluffier than when it was new and crammed in the package...warmer, too!! (I suppose a couple tennis balls would work also, but the resulting noise might be a little much!) |
| dkisselburgh |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 03:18:39 AM
I've been trying the aluminum foil and it works to soften the clothes, but static is still there on the sweaters and fleece.
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 11:32:54 PM
Kim-
You can purchase Essential Oils online or at a health food/ organic store in your area. I like www.auracacia.com
I put a few drops on a flannel cloth and have never had staining problems. I suppose if you really soaked the cloth, you could get staining, but I only use a few drops per load.
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 9:12:06 PM
wow! i never knew you could put tin foil in the dryer. I thought it would have the same effect as if it had gone in to the microwave. Kablooooie!!
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| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 05:41:03 AM
Does the aluminum foil "foil" static cling? Vinegar softens clothes but does nothing for static. Especially when you're drying fleece or sweaters.
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| simplypaige |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 1:14:18 PM
Aluminum foil. I have tried this and it does work really well. It only takes a small sheet and is able to be reused several times. You just throw it in with the wet clothes. It's great if you only need it ocassionally. Paige |
| nampafarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 12:23:28 PM
Alee, where do I purchase essential oil? and is there any I should stay away from for possiblity of staining the clothes? I assume that you mean to add it to the wash?
Kim |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 06:44:50 AM
Just put some vinegar in the rinse water of your washer. It will soften the clothes and in the dryer the vinegar smell will burn off. You can also put some essential oil in there as well.
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