Woolzies Review and GIVEAWAY!

One of the things I always hear about on cloth diaper or babywearing forums is wool dryer balls. Toss a few dryers balls in to help break in a wrap, or to cut your diaper drying time in half. I decided I needed to try some! Wool dryer balls are just what they sound like, wool balls you throw in the dryer.

I tested Woolzies, made from 100% Pure New Zealand Wool.

The box and insert say that Woolzies will:

Soften Naturally
Reduce Drying Time By 25%
Help Eliminate Wrinkles
Help Reduce Static
Save Energy
and are Noise Free

I was really interested in the reduced drying time, so my first test was with my cloth diapers. During the summer, I prefer to dry my diapers in the sun. However, the sun isn't out long enough or hot enough to sun my diapers right now, so I've been using the dryer. To extend the life of my dipes, I make sure to dry them on the lowest heat setting. A full load of diapers (four days worth) will generally take 2-2.5 hours on low to dry completely. I added 6 XL wool balls to the dryer, and my full load of diapers took 1 hour and 10 minutes to dry completely, cutting my drying time down significantly (saving energy and money!). While the balls are not noise free, I can definitely hear them in the dryer, they aren't annoying or extremely loud.

My next test was softening naturally. I did a load of linens without adding the fabric softener I normally use (vinegar), and dried them with nothing but the wool balls. The sheets came out static free and as soft as they normally do. Woolzies suggests adding a few drops of essential oils to a ball for a yummy scent. I added a few drops of lavender to a ball, but I made sure to mark the oiled ball so I wouldn't toss it with my wraps.

Third, I tossed the balls in with a freshly washed wrap, an Ellaroo from our local lending library. It had crunched up quite a bit during it's bath, but the balls beat it up nicely. I don't have any new wraps that need breaking in right now, but I'm eager to see how they do with a wrap right out of the package.

I threw the balls in with my regular laundry also. My only complaint in with my clothes is that the balls get stuck inside sleeves. One worked its way into the sleeve of E's pajamas and it came out stretched.

Overall, Woolzies deliver. I am very pleased with how well they work. Drying time was cut dramatically, my clothes were static free, and each time I used the balls I saved a little money.

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Woolzies. I was not compensated for my review.

I was given a sample product in exchange for my honest opinion. Life As I Know It is not 

responsible for delivery of prize. Prize shipped directly from Woolzies.

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