Alright, folks, it’s time for the ultimate showdown: wool vs plastic dryer balls. Getting some dryer balls is an excellent investment if you want to decrease your dryer time and reduce energy costs. But, there are several types of dryer balls out there. So, which dryer balls should you get? All dryer balls decrease drying …
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So, your wool dryer balls have reached the end of their life and it’s time to say goodbye. But, since you’re the eco-conscious person you are, you don’t want anything to go to waste. So you want to know, can you recycle wool dryer balls? Wool dryer balls can be recycled anywhere that also recycles …
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With rising energy prices, everyone is trying to find ways to reduce their energy bill. One of the things that can help reduce your energy bill is wool dryer balls. So, what are wool dryer balls? Wool dryer balls are felted balls of wool that you put in your dryer with a load of laundry. …
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Wool dryer balls have been gaining popularity over the past years. This uptick in popularity has made a lot of people wonder about them. One of the main questions people ask is: how long do wool dryer balls last? Wool dryer balls typically last for 1000 loads of laundry. Which for the average household, means …
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Dryers are great time-saving inventions. But, if you’ve got a wonderful collection of wool sweaters or are trying to dry some raw wool for spinning, you’ll want to know if you can put wool in the dryer. You can put super-wash wool and wool garments that are labeled as dryer-safe in the dryer. However, regular …
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When you get into fiber arts, one of the most fun things to do is to play around with color. So, obviously, you’ll want to get into dyeing. Researching dyes might lead you to the question: are acid dyes toxic? Acid dyes are not harmful if touched, but dye should never be inhaled or ingested. …
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A huge part of planning for your next project is what kind of yarn you will use. Whether it’s a hat or a sweater, eventually you’re going to want to wash it. So, does yarn shrink when washed? Yarns made out of animal fibers such as wool and alpaca will shrink if washed in a …
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If you’re anything like me, you wear a lot of wool socks. And I mean a lot. In the winter and in the summer, wool socks are the way to go. When you wear wool socks a lot you may wonder how to properly wash them. A lot of companies tell you how to wash …
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One of the biggest reasons people avoid wool products is because they believe wool is difficult to clean. In this article, we’ll talk about four frequently asked questions about wool washes. Wool wash does not kill fleas, but the hot water you wash your wool in does. Wool washes do not contain enzymes and if …
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Roving or hand-knit blankets are a pretty popular craft idea right now. These blankets use something called roving yarn. If you’re planning on making one of these blankets, you might be wondering if roving yarn is soft? Roving yarn is usually very soft but it sometimes depends on what the roving yarn is made out …
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