Hey Kris! The only time I use dryer balls is when I'm drying sheets and pillowcases. It helps to keep the pillowcases from disappearing inside the corners of fitted sheets and not getting totally dry. At first I used tennis balls, which were extremely loud, but then I was gifted some felted wool balls, which are much quieter 😊👍 Great podcast 😘😘
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Kathy! Yes, I think the dryer balls might be better at helping items dry more completely even if they don't shave off much time. ♥♥♥
@marjoriemcroberts9721
7 жыл бұрын
I use the 4 of the plastic spikey balls regularly. The variable I care about is softness. Using them I don't need to use fabric softener in the wash or dryer sheets in the dryer. So that is where I save some coins. I like the balls because socks seem more absorbent without fabric softener. They also seem to help keep the load from becoming a tight wad. When the wad happens, the center is often still damp.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marjorie -- I think that's great! And yes, fabric softener does ruin the absorbency of towels and such, so that's why I avoid using it. Watch for a follow up video on dryer balls probably in the fall. :)
@inasKnit
7 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the episode! My reason for switching away from using dryer sheets and other softeners is not because of chemicals being not natural, but because they coat the fibers of your textiles. That might be okay for pants, etc., but if you use them on towels, it coats the fibers and makes them LESS absorbent... which is exactly what you don't want for your dish towels, wash cloths, bath towels, etc. Fortunately, living in a relatively humid environment, I don't have to worry about static electricity most of the time... so we don't use anything in the dryer anymore.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kristi -- yes, that's why I don't use fabric softeners either. I do use dryer sheets when I use the dryer, but maybe that is just out of habit. Maybe I don't even need to be doing that! XO
@nhcharmedone
6 жыл бұрын
We use 4 to 6 and they help with keeping things from rolling in to a ball, helps on drying time. We still use liquid fabric softener though, and will continue to, everything comes out smelling nice.
@katrind.8523
6 жыл бұрын
Great research. I am with you. Not really sure the benefits outweigh the hassle and purchase price.
@redlexi45
7 жыл бұрын
I like the clothes line, fresh air, sunshine...
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen -- I agree, especially after noticing that a little load of t-shirts took an hour to dry! Eek! ♥
@millsgirl2
7 жыл бұрын
Haven't read all the other comments sorry. I loved the experiment but I did so hope you would change one variable. The number of dryer balls seemed much too few. I have heard 6 balls is normal for a full load, so I wondered if using more would impact the results a lot, and I imagine it would. Thanks for the fun. Also living in the Seattle area means my clothesline gets precious little use, so any reduction seems very worthwhile.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello, and thanks for commenting. I think my next experiment on this topic is going to test the effectiveness of different numbers of dryer balls. The instructions for different dryer balls vary in the numbers you should use. Really, there should be some relationship between the number of dryer balls required and the weight of the load of laundry. I also suspect that throwing a dry bath towel in with the load in the dryer might work even better than handfuls of dryer balls, so I'll probably include that in the test as well. Thank you so much for contributing to the discussion here! ♥♥♥
@larasmoot3317
7 жыл бұрын
I agree, two dryer balls are not enough even for a small load of laundry. I use five and have have had excellent results. It takes approximately 45 minutes to dry an extra large load of bath towels and one of the super thick bath mats when I use the dryer balls. Our clothes come out of the dyer with less wrinkles and our towels are much fluffier. I notice a difference between the stacks of towels in our linen closet after the first use. Dryer balls are better for the environment than using dryer sheets as don't contain chemicals and can be used indefinitely. When they do eventually wear out, they can be put into compost and will naturally decompose.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura -- yes, watch for a future experiment to test the effectiveness of different numbers of dryer balls. :) Funny story: I watched a KZitem video of someone testing the effectiveness of the plastic spikey dryer balls, and he used ONE very small dryer ball with a giant load of towels! He reported a 12 minute reduction in drying time (53 vs. 41 minutes). I thought that was so strange considering the number of dryer balls that people commenting here are claiming you need to use. I guess that's why we have the scientific method. :)
@thecutestfaye
7 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I know Yarn Hoarder I believe says she throws in about 10 per load, I may be off though. But as I understand it there has to be a fairly large number to make a difference.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Well, I'll be testing different numbers of dryer balls in an upcoming video. :)
@eatmopoi
7 жыл бұрын
I like my wool dryer balls as a carrier for essential oils so my load smells fantastic w/o using chemicals. I have sensitive skin and allergies so I use only unscented detergent and no fabric softer so for me it's a great alternative to softeners/dryer sheets.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello! I think that is a great idea. ♥♥♥
@pathowes32
7 жыл бұрын
I use dryer balls that I have felted and put 1-2 drops of lavender oil on them before drying. The clothes come out of the dryer with a hint of lavender. My favorite..I also use more that 6 balls in my large dryer.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat -- oooh, I love the idea of using the dryer balls to deliver nice fragrance to your clothes. Yes, and I just commented above: I think my next experiment on this topic is going to test the effectiveness of different numbers of dryer balls. The instructions for different dryer balls vary in the numbers you should use. Really, there should be some relationship between the number of dryer balls required and the weight of the load of laundry. I also suspect that throwing a dry bath towel in with the load in the dryer might work even better than handfuls of dryer balls, so I'll probably include that in the test as well. Thanks for watching and for contributing to the discussion! ♥♥♥
@sherrydesmarais7032
6 жыл бұрын
I use 4 wool dryer balls and find that it does make a difference. I also used the plastic ones and found that they were far too noisy. Your info was very interesting, thanks for that. I will keep using the felted wool balls and of course Mother Nature. But I like throwing the line dried clothes in the dryer with the plastic balls but because it softens them. I also have to use the heat to help with allergens so it doesn’t help much with energy savings.
@maggie2sticks717
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if the dryer balls work all that well. I do use them and maybe they cut dryer time a bit, but the static electricity is still there. I use half a dryer sheet because they keep my husband's trousers from sticking to his socks. He really dislikes that. I found that my towels dry more quickly when I use the wool dryer balls. Funny thing, they often end up in the pockets of my husband's trousers and in the pockets of sheets. I like them, so I will keep using them. I was going to make some more, but maybe I will save the wool for another use. I remember my Mom used to toss a dry towel in the dryer with our blue jeans. She swore that that helped wick the water and cut down the drying time. Thanks for the interesting podcast.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Maggie! Oh my gosh, YES with the dry towel! I just commented above that I suspect that putting a dry bath towel in the dryer with the load of clothes might cut down on drying time. I think one of my next experiments is going to be testing out different numbers of dryer balls, since instructions seem to vary on how many to use. And I might just try the dry bath towel as well. :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ♥
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Well, I can't confirm the actual effectiveness of it, I just suspect it might work in theory. Keep an eye out for that test in an upcoming video! :)
@kathytincler2446
7 жыл бұрын
That would be great....thanx!
@SehrynBelle
7 жыл бұрын
Yes. I always add a thick well dried towel I keep reserved for my dryer loads
@alexandrafehlig3312
7 жыл бұрын
I've been using wool dryer balls for about a year now. I have 4 in the dryer at once. I love them. I think clothes come out less wrinkled and towels feel fluffier. I have not noticed a reduction in drying time but static does seem less in the cold dry months of winter.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Alexandra -- I'm glad to hear they are working for you. ♥♥♥
@Shannon_Robbie
3 ай бұрын
Interesting! One mention though. The percentage change is 21% or 23.5% depending on which formula you use. Not 27%. 25:25
@katiegerwien3777
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing 4 loads of laundry to help us!!! You are a busy woman, and 4 extra loads of laundry just adds to your day. I had not thought of using dryer balls until I watched this episode. While I agree an 11% reduction in the length of drying time does not seem like a huge return, I started thinking about how many loads I run through our dryer in a year. Over the course of a year, if I can reduce our use of the dryer by 11%, that is a good savings for us, as well as the planet, in terms of using electricity. I am inspired to check for a youtube lesson on how to make my own fiber ball as I have lots of unused fiber available! I hope you have a marvelous summer break!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Katie Gerwien hi Katie! yes that's great! I'm going to do another test using different numbers if dryer balls, so keep an eye out for that. Thank you for your kind comment! 💖
@chi2cali
7 жыл бұрын
You might consider experimenting with more dryer balls. I would expect 2 to have little effect, as you experienced. I've read 3 for small loads and 6 for large loads. I won't use liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets anymore and I use my dryer balls as a replacement for that. Reduced drying time is not such a big deal to me. Love the episode!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tashia! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :) I just said this in a comment above: I think my next experiment on this topic is going to test the effectiveness of different numbers of dryer balls. The instructions for different dryer balls vary in the numbers you should use. Really, there should be some relationship between the number of dryer balls required and the weight of the load of laundry. I also suspect that throwing a dry bath towel in with the load in the dryer might work even better than handfuls of dryer balls, so I'll probably include that in the test as well. ♥♥♥
@chi2cali
7 жыл бұрын
I'm interested to see your results! 😊
@Chichiknits2017
6 жыл бұрын
An hour for 10 t-shirts is a lot of time. My dryer is electric and 2 pairs of jeans and 3 long sleeve shirts take 35 min. I found that too much so now I dry outside.
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Denise -- I know, that's exactly how I felt. Thanks for watching. XO
@sandynbtx6967
6 жыл бұрын
I make and use felted wool dryer balls. I find that the clothes dry slightly quicker and have almost no static cling. I have been using the same 2 balls for 2 months. I'm a convert and have made several for family members.
@sandynbtx6967
6 жыл бұрын
Also my husband has skin allergies that are aggravated by dryer sheets.
@soniaguzman762
7 жыл бұрын
I get a little thrill when I get notified that you posted a new video! I love to watch your videos and I always learn something interesting.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks Sonia -- you're so sweet. ♥♥♥
@catransom3912
Жыл бұрын
I use 7 wool dryer balls and don't dry all the way. I hang until fully dry because I live in a very arid climate so it's easy. I think the dryer balls reduce the wrinkling. they do get into the oddest places; arms of t-shirts, flat sheets, etc. I sort of think of them as my little dryer buddies. Cats that show up in the most unexpected places.
@dogsinolga
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, the shape matters. If they were both dryer balls, and one was heavier [2 lbs vs 2 oz] the reaction would be different. Remember, the dryer ball touches just a tiny part of the towel each time it hits it. Think of your chest and someone who pokes it with a finger. The finger is 'smaller' than your chest surface area, but it hurts! All the force is applied to a tiny spot. It can move the flat towel. This is my understanding. Like you, I have a science degree but it is in Biology not physics, we had to take a year of physics, but... would love to hear a physics major explain it!. Have to tell you again how much I enjoy your reviews.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello -- I wish you were here and we could have a fun science discussion! :) You are absolutely correct that it's the shape of the dryer ball that matters. However, it's not in the way you said. Yes, it's true that poking a finger at someone's chest applies all the force to that one little spot. It would be like throwing a dryer ball at a towel hanging on the clothesline...it would strike the towel with major force. However, remember that in the dryer, the towel is also moving along in the same direction as the dryer ball. So using your example, it would be like the finger poking someone's chest but that someone is moving backward at about the same speed as the finger. The finger poking wouldn't make much of an impact. This type of force only works if one object is moving and the other is static. Where the shape of the dryer ball matters is that it is round and most of the items in the clothes dryer are relatively flat. So as the items are all tumbling around in the dryer, theoretically the dryer balls could sort of hold the other items apart. Think of putting a ball between two sheets of paper. The air would be able to get in between the pieces of paper more than if they were laying flat against each other. I realize that's not a perfect analogy because wet clothes are much more flexible than pieces of paper, but that's the general idea anyway. I love that you are thinking about this topic! ♥♥♥
@dogsinolga
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And I look forward to more topics AND finished objects! I'm a real 'one sock syndrome' gal - I finish a few pairs... I'm inspired to finish mine - I knit while I watch knitting blogs. ~Marie
@cayenned.8608
7 жыл бұрын
I have used wool dryer balls for years. I put 4-6 of them in with my dryer loads. I don't know if they really reduce drying time much--as your very cool experiment indicated--but I am fairly certain they reduce static electricity on my clothes. I think that is probably more noticeable in a drier climate like Utah compared to your more humid climate. Great episode!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Cayenne. ♥♥♥ Yes, I was thinking the same thing about the humidity differences where we live. :)
@teslaandhumanity7383
2 жыл бұрын
Love your retro washing machine, I remember my mum had one in the 60s . Wish we had them in UK .
@donnagarms8470
6 жыл бұрын
I use 5 or 6 balls which I think makes it work better. I would say 6 but sometimes one goes missing until I round it up. Lol..
@jackiespahr8903
7 жыл бұрын
What do you think of using more dryer ball? Do you think it would make a different?
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackie -- yes, I'm going to do another test in a future video using different numbers of dryer balls. Then we'll see if more work better. :)
@ml09baker8
5 жыл бұрын
The reason I use wool balls is with the addition of lavender essential oils in lieu of dryer sheets with chemicals.. Thank you for your in-depth study!!!
@sunsetcabin4882
6 жыл бұрын
Was nice hearing about your dryer ball experiment. I have been thinking for a long time how silly I am for drying my clothes in the winter when I could save the energy and add moisture to the dry winter air for free if i can hang at least some of my laundry to dry indoors. I applaud you for considering using your clothes line more. I agree with many of the comments that more balls is recommended even for a small load of laundry. I purchased Woolzies dryer balls today - have not used them yet. I have heard tennis balls might have colors and chemicals that are harmful. I am not qualified to know, but why take a chance. I have found I have nearly no static without any dryer sheets or fabric softeners. I believe this is due to two things, One never over drying my clothes - getting things barely dry makes a huge difference in the static. and Two - choosing to buy clothing that is made from natural fibers whenever possible. They are more comfortable to wear, and cooler for summer, etc. Synthetics usually dry faster but static cling is not my friend, Happy drying
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Hello, and thank you. I'll be doing another dryer ball experiment soon. :) Yes, the best way to eliminate static is to buy clothing made from natural fibers. It's the synthetics that tend to build up the static. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. XO
@debrah.1348
7 жыл бұрын
I originally used tennis balls to help dry blankets. I have a queen sized bed and my blankets always seemed to have wet spots when they would come out of the dryer. I started using 3 tennis balls and it helped dry the blanket completely. Thanks for the podcast and great information!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Debra -- I think that's great. I suspect the tennis balls would help items dry more thoroughly even if they don't cut drying time. ♥
@labyrinthwomb
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Kelly, I love this video so much! Only one possible critique of your experiment - I've read that under-filling the dryer can increase drying times. In this respect, it would have been nice to have a sample load of a size closer to an average load to see if that changed the drying times. I hypothesize that the dryer balls would have less effect on the overall drying time as the amount of laundry increased, therefore approaching a negligible effect. But overall I loved your experiment and research, thank you!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, and thanks so much for your comment. I am going to do a follow-up experiment testing different numbers of dryer balls, and for that I will do a more "normal" load of different items (jeans, towels, shirts, etc.). Hopefully that will control for another methodological issue. :) Thank you for watching! XO
@Pipscape
5 жыл бұрын
Yay for the scientific method! But I don't believe you had enough dryer balls. In my experience, having 5 or more (at least 6 and as many as 9 or 10) is most effective and the heavier they are the better. I make my own which are closer to 2.5-3 oz. Rather than the less than or barely 2 oz ones I've seen for sale. But even if you still don't think they are worth the investment, you neglected one really huge benefit - the reduction of chemical exposure from liquid and sheet type softeners. For people like me who have allergies and chemical sensitivities, this could be reason enough to use felted wool dryer balls. But I also find a reduction in drying time and a reduction in static - as in I simply don't have any static (except for one pair of wool and acrylic blend sock that always have a teeny bit of static. We also have a mostly natural fiber wardrobe and I believe static builds up less in natural fibers than in various polyester fabrics. I'm sure that plays a role as well. So many variables to test, but I've used them for almost 15 years now with great results - from reduced drying times (I timed my loads, too), reduced static compared to when I used dryer sheets, and most importantly, no more itching and skin rashes from bedding and clothing. Triple win!
@katrinascreationscrafting
7 жыл бұрын
I tried the plastic dryer balls....they ended up as dog toys. I enjoyed the study.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Katrina -- lol! Great idea; I might donate my plastic ones to my dog. :)
@vickilynch-griffin1542
7 жыл бұрын
Lol my cats like them too
@yvonneost12
6 жыл бұрын
LOL
@joan9569
4 жыл бұрын
To acidify the yarn, & possibly help to set the dyes better, how about using some plain, white (colorless) vinegar in the last rinse water?
@janicemarra138
7 жыл бұрын
Great topic! I use the plastic dryer balls and I feel like the clothes dry faster. I've never timed it and it could just be psychological because that's what they claim to do. I have also attempted to make my own dry balls which was a complete failure. What a mess trying to untangle the yarn from the agitator. Was awful!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Janice Marra thank you! I'm planning another video to further test different numbers of dryer balls added to the load. 😊 Sorry to hear that your yarn ball making didn't work out so well. 💙
@dogsinolga
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for doing this. However - I was wondering how much physics you have taken? Quick refresher: the actual NON moving weight of an item is different than that same item IN MOTION! So, the mere 2 oz. of a dryer ball is AMPLIFIED once it becomes a projectile!* Also, although you performed a VERY Scientific test and approach, the other tests which showed MORE dryer time with wool balls may have WASHED them and used them wet! That would, obviously, increase drying time! AND lastly, I use 3 balls, 2 is not enough. I live in the Pacific Northwest where the forecast is usually: rain, chance of rain, showers, rain, etc. So the luxury of hanging clothes outside is not very real. THANK YOU AGAIN for your podcast, LOVE the ones that teach a little history too! ~Marie *Check out auto tests with dummies and the 'pet as projectile'.
@cstahl4994
7 жыл бұрын
dogsinolga serious question since I know nothing about physics....if the 2 oz changes due to motion the same clearly applies to the towels so does it all remain relative?
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marie -- thanks for your thoughtful comment. :) You're right that the dryer balls become a projectile, but so does everything else in your dryer. So, the dryer ball weight is still relative to all of the other items in your dryer that are moving along with it. As far as the other tests, while it's certainly possible that they washed the dryer balls, it doesn't seem very likely that professional testing organizations (similar to Consumer Reports here in the U.S.) would misuse them like this in a scientific test. What we don't know is how many dryer balls they used and how big the load of clothes was. I think my next experiment on this topic is going to test the effectiveness of different numbers of dryer balls. The instructions for different dryer balls vary in the numbers you should use. Really, there should be some relationship between the number of dryer balls required and the weight of the load of laundry. I also suspect that throwing a dry bath towel in with the load in the dryer might work even better than handfuls of dryer balls, so I'll probably include that in the test as well. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. ♥
@DOSBoxMom
7 жыл бұрын
Just got done attending 2 commencement ceremonies this past weekend: SIUC School of Law for my oldest, and Monmouth College for my youngest. Got sunburnt forearms at daughter's MC commencement; fortunately, aloe vera gel has prevented peeling thus far. I love the egg-carton yarn balls! Reminds me of some of the gift boxes of yarn that Jimmy Beans Wool carries. (Or the mini-skeins of yarn UK knitting/crochet magazines include in kits sometimes.) "Yarn nuggets" would be just the right size for granny squares (or perhaps small amigurumi, too).
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
DOSBoxMom oh jeez that was a busy weekend! If I would've known you were at MC I would have come over for a minute to say Hi! Hope you're recovering from the sunburn. Yes, JBW has some fun ways of displaying and selling yarn. ☺
@DOSBoxMom
7 жыл бұрын
Don't know when we'll get out to Monmouth again, since our daughter's all done there (unless some alumni thing comes up and she wants Mom & Dad to come too). We'll continue donating to MC each year, though, since they did such a good job educating our daughter (and provided such excellent financial aid, too). Switching subjects, I predict that the Butterfield Alpacas gal (whose KZitem channel I also follow) will be disappointed to hear how little a difference felted wool dryer balls make, since she makes dryer balls from alpaca fiber that's not quite good enough for yarn.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
DOSBoxMom aw that's nice! yes, Tashia commented here and I told her I would do another test with different numbers of dryer balls. I love her channel. too! 😊
@DOSBoxMom
7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the type of fiber used in dryer balls would make a difference, too (f.ex., wool vs. alpaca).
@jmicone6895
7 жыл бұрын
I used 4 felted wool dryer balls. The first load, sturdy cotton knit shirts and trousers, came out okay but not really soft. The second load included a dozen pairs of wool blend socks along with some other cotton items. The socks had all been machine washed and dried many times before with no problems. With the dryer balls each and every sock came out densely covered with pills. I went back and checked the cotton knits. They also showed signs of pilling, smaller and fewer pills, though they had never pilled before. Clearly the wool balls cause abrasion. Wearing out clothes faster is worse than paying for fabric softener. I will never use dryer balls again.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello -- thanks for sharing your experience. That's interesting about the pilling. I'm actually going to do another dryer ball experiment and will post a video about it probably later this fall. I think your experience with the abrasion is worth thinking about. XO
@tanyastottlemyre2704
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information about how to set dye in a hand dyed yarn. I found citric acid at my grocery store and will be doing my three skeins today.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Tanya Stottlemyre hi Tanya! You're welcome. Hope it tames your naughty yarn! 😊
@myChellieanne
7 жыл бұрын
Just found your podcast-looking forward to watching both old and new episodes. I have a few comments on your dryer ball experiment. I would use more dryer balls in a load- at least 4 and probably 6 or 8. I use them in my dryer in combination with my clothes line-put my wash in the dryer for 5 minutes with the dryer ball and then hang the load on the line. Fluffs them up and removes the wrinkles.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello, and thanks for watching my videos! Yes, there are a lot of comments here that make that same suggestion. I'm planning another video where I vary the number of dryer balls. So keep an eye out for that. ♥♥♥
@Erginartesia
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard one of the qualities of the felted dryer balls is the lanolin in them. Are they “dosed” with extra lanolin? Is it just the natural lanolin in the wool and only that? For that matter, is lanolin even useful for drying things? How about all the lanolin hand lotions? I know that Lanolin is expensive, so it’s worthwhile to know how useful it is.
@soniaguzman762
7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the term "mini skein" should be an approximately universal size. I know that for fingering yarn, 100g is a full skein and 50g is half so 25g is a quarter skein. A mini skein, however, is anything from 5g to 40g. It can get a little confusing.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
I agree, Sonia. We should start a petition for more specificity. :)
@melatina66
7 жыл бұрын
How did that numbering system and the relatively consistent yarn thicknesses come about? When one buys fingering, worsted, DK, Chunky etc, we can, for the most part, know what to expect. Someone came up with that system.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
melatina66 great question! I will have to look into that historical tidbit... 💙
@justsomenuts
6 ай бұрын
21:00 if you want to skip to the part actually about wool dryer balls
@ElinT13
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this testing! Great work, I really love your scientific approach. I probably would have tested a little different, in that I would have ran every test machine 3 times and used the average time to eliminate other environmental possibilities. But I do not think that the results would have differed greatly anyway.
@EweUniversity
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, triangulation is a great way to increase reliability. It would really increase the time it took for me to do the test, which was already time consuming. I'm still planning to do another round of tests with different numbers of dryer balls, though -- one of these days. Thanks for watching! 💜
@danbev8542
6 жыл бұрын
Don't use a dryer!!! I hang up my clothes 99% of the time. I have an outside clothesline, lines strung in my basement, and a wooden collapsible dryer rack. Dryers use an enormous amount of electricity and beat up your clothing! Think about how much of your clothes you are throwing away when you empty the lint from your dryer. I use a fan when a lot of clothes are hanging in my basement. A few hints: hang jeans and pants by the ankles - the bulky waist area will hang free & dry more quickly. Also, they won't shrink - you will preserve the length! Hang sheets and blankets over two lines, pinning space between the lines, so all surfaces hang free & not doubled up. Hang underwear in middle lines, behind a row of towels or t-shirts so it doesn't show. I like to hang dress shirts from the hem almost as if on an upside-down hanger, with a 3rd pin to hold the placket together- many shirts won't need ironing.
@SehrynBelle
7 жыл бұрын
I always add a thick well dried towel to my dryer load. It does cut down drying time in my experience
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello -- yes, I'm going to try that in my next dryer experiment in an upcoming video. :) Thanks for your comment. XO
@MyFocusVaries
4 жыл бұрын
@@EweUniversity According to the research I've looked at, the towel works only if you remove it after 15 minutes--otherwise any moisture it absorbs still has to be dried.
@eileentomaro768
7 жыл бұрын
common sense has always told me that dryer balls are fairly useless Thanks for confirming that.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks Eileen! :)
@dogsinolga
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, just a little extra info, really need to use at least 3 balls and keep them in the dryer. The study where it used more time for the dryer balls probably washed them so they were wet when they were put in the dryer. And, a study of auto crash testing with projectile objects would show that a 2 oz. item 'weighs more' when it is put in motion. Good of you to be skeptical, but, the wool balls do work for me [or I wouldn't use them], lady above says she uses 6 in her big dryer, I have a tiny one and 3 works for me. ~Marie
@marilynpannell20
7 жыл бұрын
Concerning Tanya Stottlemayr's problem with bleeding or fading of dyed wool. Is she using a mordant? Mordants are critical to setting the color in dyed fabric. Some are used before the dye is applied and some after. Depends on the item being dyed and what it is being dyed with. There are a lot of books out on this aspect of dying.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marilyn -- that's a great question. Mordants are used more often with natural dyes. Most dyers use professional acid dyes, which don't need a mordant because the acid (vinegar or citric acid) makes the dye bind directly to the protein fibers. But good thinking anyway! :)
@elainebos
7 жыл бұрын
Doesn't hanging the wet yarn stretch it?
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Elaine -- no, it doesn't. In fact, most yarn dyers hang their yarn to dry on racks. :) Just make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible before hanging it.
@Karanodom
7 жыл бұрын
well done
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Karan. :)
@TammiP2182
7 жыл бұрын
I have been wondering if the dryer balls really work.. Thanks!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tammi, and thanks! ♥♥♥
@linda-michellefarly212
6 жыл бұрын
I saw another site using 5 dryer balls per load
@vickibenn9672
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the Dryer Ball experiment. I am curious if the dryer ball was made from wool yarn( instead of core wool )and weighed more if that might change the outcome at all? What are your thoughts? Thank you in advance!
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicki -- I actually bought the wool dryer balls from a local health food store. They didn't come in a package or anything, just sold individually. I'm guessing they were core wool, though. Maybe I will test out your hypothesis in a separate video. I'll add it to my list. :) Thanks for the suggestion!
@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts
7 жыл бұрын
2 wool dryer balls are not enough. The recommended number for most manufacturers (who know how to do it properly) is 6 to 8. Any chance you might consider doing a second experiment with 6 or 8 wool balls? I'm curious. I find that many do significantly reduce the amount of time my clothes take to dry.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Zira Michelle hi Zira! yes, I've responded to a lot if comments like yours here. my dryer balls came with no instructions at all. it seems that different numbers are recommended by different brands. and people are just using the number via word if mouth. there should be an industry standard of number if balls by load weight. I'll be doing a future video testing out different numbers of dryer balls, so keep an eye out for that. thanks for commenting! 💙
@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts
7 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing that!
@drummerlovesbookworm9738
7 жыл бұрын
I use dryer balls and I love them. So does my DiL. We use 6 which is how many came in the package via Amazon. I can tell you that when drying sheets they prevent wet corners from the sheets twisting up. They make jeans (denim) dry a lot faster. AND I love to put essential oils on mine so I get a little aroma therapy in the bargain. I don't notice that the scent stays on the clothes much, but it's good for my laundering experience. A little lavender if I'm stressed....some rosemary if I'm dragging....even a touch of patchouli to make me remember my youth. LOL xojennyinseattle
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hello -- yes, a lot of people said that they use the dryer balls to infuse some pretty scents into their laundry. I love that idea! Keep an eye out for a follow up video on this topic coming up probably this fall. ♥
@drummerlovesbookworm9738
7 жыл бұрын
I should add they also seem to help when drying pieces of fabric that I pre-wash before sewing. Instead of tangling up and being wet in the middle, the balls keep the fabric moving evenly in the dryer!! I'll be on the lookout for your followup. I think you should put your Go Pro in the dryer to see what happens........just kidding. LOL.
@elainebos
7 жыл бұрын
I was interested in the citric acid rinse section of your video. Do you just lay the skein of yarn flat to dry? Do you have any problems of it tangling during the rinse process?
@debrah.1348
7 жыл бұрын
Elaine Boston when I have done this in the past, I hank my yarn up, and tie off bits as if it was hanked up originally. After I have completed the citric acid wash and rinse, I hang them to dry on a clothes hanger. Two of my ceiling fans have hook-like designs under the lights, so I just place the hangers on those hooks. Hope this helps!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Elaine -- just be sure the hank of yarn is tied in 3 or 4 different places before submerging it in water. If you're doing this on yarn that you purchased, the hank should already be tied (but check to be sure). If it is tied in several places, you won't have any problems with tangling. :)
@marthamckeon278
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review. I tried the dryer balls for several months and the only difference I saw was more lint on my black clothing! Lol
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Martha, and thank you. I'll be doing another dryer ball experiment early next year, so keep an eye out for that one. :)
@marilynpannell20
7 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when I was younger, not mobility impaired, and was able to set up my own clotheslines and not have to contend with a location or direction decision made by someone else. On a good day, I would do a load, put it in a basket, put in another load, and go out and hang the first load. Then I had 10 or so to do something else, before the 2nd load would be done, and I could take it out, put in load #3, and take load #2 out to the line. When I finished putting load #3 on the line, I was usually able to take load #1 off the line, and I'd be pretty much on time to hang load #4, and take down #2. When I set up my clothes lines, I had them placed cross-wise to the wind, so that it blew directly against the clothes on the line, and I started hanging on the first line on the windward side, standing facing the wind. I found that this way, the wind blew the clothes against me and I had better control hanging them. When I took them down, I stood with my back to the wind, and the wind helped me shake out and fold the clothes for the basket. However, I don't recommend lines that ate 30 feet long. You have to hang the heavy things near the clothes posts, and be careful that your sheets don't touch the ground.
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marilyn -- great advice! I wish I had more space to hang a larger clothesline. My neighbors let me use theirs, though. :)
@SirBoden
4 жыл бұрын
Too many unaccounted variables. If you weigh the shirts wet, set the dryer for specific time, run it with the balls and then weigh the shirts again at the end of that time. Then run the test with the same starting weight without the balls you’ll have accurate results.
@stephenhoffman2598
6 жыл бұрын
You asked for what I thought of your experiment. Not much. You may have a doctorate but it's obvious you're not a scientist. The first question I'd ask is why only 2 dryer balls. Everywhere else I've read online suggests 3 or more and one I read suggested 6 gave the best results. So, even with your limited wash of only 10 shirts: would the drying time have been reduced by 14 minutes if you used 4 wool dryer balls? I don't know, you didn't make that test. If it did, that would be 22+%. Furthermore, you should know that only 10 t-shirts is a very small dryer load. Dryers themselves work more efficiently with a moderately full load ( somewhere between too little and too much which is difficult to define). Also the types of things in the dryer makes a difference (heavy towels, polyester, cotton, etc.). You didn't test any of that. The bottom line: your test has no merit and folks should just try it for themselves on the types of washes they do. I personally have not tried them (wool balls) yet but I'd be willing to bet that some folks will have little or no difference and others will rave about it. All said and done, thanks for the video.
@consorts6233
25 күн бұрын
the reason this video's conclusion is nonsense is; she presents no way to define what "dry" clothes are, nothing about ambient humidity during each test run, and how does anyone know what is dry from what is over dried, thus any gadget will seem like some arbitrary 10% margin of error "solution". i use plastic dryer balls because i found them free in curbside left garbage, but i can't really tell if they make any difference and i use an 8min increment coin-op, so i could really use any added efficiency.
@GrapeApe2018
6 жыл бұрын
????? What makes us poor unfortunate souls allergic to wool?
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
It's most likely the lanolin, if it's not completely washed out of the yarn. Medically, there is no reason to be allergic to wool itself because it is exactly the same as the hair on our own heads/bodies.
@kathytincler2446
7 жыл бұрын
A ltad off topic....have you ever tried tin foil balls for eliminating static? If so, are they effective? I've been meaning to try for years! haha
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Oh, interesting! I have not tried them and have not heard of this. I will put it on my list for a future experiment. Maybe I can find some other methods for eliminating static electricity and test those out as well. Thanks for the suggestion. ♥♥♥
@kathytincler2446
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you....you busy lady you! I hope will be able to enjoy your summer & I'm sure your to do list...fun & not so fun is huge? haha
@sandracockrum17
6 жыл бұрын
Here's my thoughts.... you said nothing of how many dryer balls were used in any of the outside tests, and you didn't experiment using perhaps 4 or 5 dryer balls compared to only 2 that I see you using. That would be conclusive wouldn't it? If everything stayed same and you add 3 more to the 2 balls and seen a further decrease in drying time....well I'd be SOLD
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Yes -- stay tuned because I'll be doing a follow up experiment in an upcoming video, probably early next year.
@vickilynch-griffin1542
7 жыл бұрын
Now I've got plastic dryer balls and they do help, I want to make some felted dryer balls but every time I go to buy yarn, I want it for slippers, sweaters, scarves, etc.
@EweUniversity
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicki -- oh yes, I understand completely. :)
@ziramichelleb8624
7 жыл бұрын
Hey :) Plenty of us knit directly from the hank! Especially with mini skeins!
@EweUniversity
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Zira -- oh wow, really? Every time I've tried to do that it ended up in a giant mess. Kudos to you! :)
@melatina66
7 жыл бұрын
I tried this once and got a tangled disaster. So, no, not a good idea to knit directly from the hank.
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