Do Wool Dryer Balls Really Work?

Yes — they work mechanically to cut drying time and static. Here's what to expect.
By Better Human Goods
1 min read

Yes — wool dryer balls do work, though it helps to know what "work" means. They don't chemically soften clothes the way a dryer sheet coats them; instead they work mechanically. As they tumble, they separate the laundry so hot air circulates better, which can cut drying time and reduce static and wrinkles. That's a real, physical effect, not marketing.

What they won't do is leave the synthetic "fresh" fragrance some people associate with dryer sheets — because they don't coat your clothes with anything, which is the point for people avoiding synthetic fragrance. If you want a light natural scent, a couple of drops of essential oil on the balls does it. They're reusable for a long time, so they replace a long line of single-use sheets. More in wool dryer balls vs. dryer sheets.

Try BHG wool dryer balls.