Dryer ball

For the device used for washing machines, see laundry ball.
Four spike-covered blue rubberized dryer balls sit in a line in the bottom of the metal drum inside a clothes dryer.
Four spiked rubber-type dryer balls sitting in the bottom of an empty dryer

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 to accelerate the drying process.[1][2]

  1. ^ Bright, Dianne (2019-09-20). "What Are Dryer Balls and How Do They Compare To Dryer Sheets?". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  2. ^ Casey, Allison (14 Feb 2018). "16 Ways to Save Money in the Laundry Room". US Department of Energy - Energy Saver. Retrieved 2021-01-16. Wool or rubber dryer balls will help separate your clothes and get more air to them, cutting drying time. They can also reduce static so you don't need dryer sheets (see #7 below). The wool balls are said to absorb some moisture, further cutting drying time. We use these at my house and have seen a noticeable difference in the time it takes our clothes to dry.