

No lost money, beer money, stocks/investing, or cryptocurrency/NFT money-making schemes.įollow posting and commenting guidelines in sidebar.īe informative. Refrain from posting uncivil or off-topic political content or social issues. Reserve hauls and finds for the megathread or Frugal Finds Friday. No promotion or discussion of fraud, theft, piracy, ULPTs, harassment, or illegal activity.įollow up image posts with a comment, and be descriptive and informative when posting in general. Low effort, off topic, inane, or crude content will be removed. R/Frugal Discord Rules - Read the full rules here Our Wiki and GuidesĪ Guide to Free Services, Events, and Things In Your Community and on the Internet - See thread hereĪ list of subreddits for redditors in need of short term assistance, or just guidance and advice Let's all work together to keep r/Frugal on-topic, friendly, honest and helpful. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors. The bottom line is, dryer balls of any kind, last for several years – and that saves a heck of a lot of energy, dryer sheets, packaging… and of course, cows.Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. Check out this site for the DIY instructions on wool dryer balls. And if you’re feeling crafty, you can even make your own wool dryer balls. Another cool option is handmade wool dryer balls that you can get through at.

These even have the option of inserting a fragrance stick if you want. Nellie’s now offers a PVC-free version of dryer balls – spiky green balls. So now there are some more eco-friendly versions of the same thing. However, I’ve recently learned that the blue balls contain PVC (Polyvinyl chloride –- really bad stuff for people and the planet). The balls also massage the fabric, which results in less lint and fewer wrinkles, softer clothes, and more absorbent towels. Dryer balls lift and separate the laundry, increasing the airflow and cutting the drying time by as much as 25 percent - that saves energy. So there are no excuses.ĭryer Balls: You know those spiky blue balls you’ve seen advertized on TV that you can put in the dryer? I’ve been using these for a couple years now, and I love them.

One thing I like about Method products is that they are readily available at stores like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and even Home Depot. They come in unscented, and also cool scents like French lavender. Method is one such company, and their Squeaky Green Dryer Clothes do the trick. Veggie Dryer Sheets: Some companies have come out with “tallow free” dryer sheets that use plant derived softeners instead. When I learned this, I thought there has to be a better way to get my clothes soft … and there is: Do you know what it is in many dryer sheets that makes your clothes soft? Beef fat (aka tallow) … like from a dead cow. There’s a dirty little secret hanging out with your clean clothes.
