What is a Dryer Ball?
A dryer ball is a spherical laundry device for tumbling clothes dryers used as an alternative to fabric softener, reducing static electricity or softening clothing, or accelerating the drying process
Where Can I Get Dryer Balls In South Africa?
Hirsch’s Centurion
Address: Shop 28, Gateway Plaza, Old Johannesburg Rd, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 001 1097
Makro Springfield
Address: Cnr Umgeni &, Electron Rd, Springfield, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 860 600 999
Makro Centurion
Address: 2 Bloukrans Rd, Highveld, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 860 600 999
How to make cheap dryer balls?
How To Make Wool Dryer Balls
- Prepare Materials. If you’re going to use old woven or knit wool fabrics, like old coats and sweaters, cut the garment into thin strips or ribbons.
- Wind Up a Ball. Wind the wool yarn or fabric strips into a ball.
- Create a Sack of Balls
- Soak and Felt in Hot Water.
- Dry the Core.
- Finish the Ball.
How long do dryer balls last?
two to five years
Refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines, but most wool dryer balls can be used for 1,000 loads of laundry before they need to be replaced.
Depending on the size of your family, that is two to five years of laundry. The dryer balls can also be recharged to extend their usefulness a bit longer.