How do you know what is in the Liquid Fabric Softeners? While I trust what you are writing, I would like the source and any other information you can provide to back your statements and claims regarding the chemicals. I am trying to get rid of this stuff and need some data to back me up. It is not that I do not trust what your stating, just wanting to learn more and be able to cite sources.

Thank you for your poted information and for your reply!

If you simply read the label on the bottle, the ingredients will be listed. Among these ingredients are known neurotoxins and carcinogens. If you go to epa.gov, there are many case studies involving the chemicals in detergents and softeners, and the possible harm they may cause.

hi! i’ve recently started buying dryer sheets from mrs. meyer’s, because i was under the impression that these are better than your run-of-the mill dryer sheets. their website says they use a vegetable-derived sofening agent. in fact, the ingredients on the box i have list: vegetable-derived softening agent, essential oils of lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, geranium and fir needle, fragrance, non woven substrate.

i’m wondering if what you’ve written applies to fabric softeners made by companies by mrs. meyer’s and seventh generation, or if this post is specifically targeting fabric softeners made by the larger corporations?

Mostly we are refering to larger name brands. There are probably some good ones out there that don’t contain any chemicals, but most of the ones that are widely used contain strong chemicals. Just be sure to read the ingredients. Although it is always better to add nothing at all, some people need to add some sort of scent to their drying clothes. Naturally derived scents will always be far better for you than powerful purfumes and harsh chemical softeners.

where on the epa website does it have where softners are harmful. i can’t find it but i have similar things. i love how our clothes smell but hate knowing we are putting chemicals on our body so i think it’s time for a dryer ball. what is the feedback on these?

feedback has been great. Everyone who uses them, loves them. Plus they are so simple, just leave them in the dryer. Try them for yourself, and you will wonder how you evr lived without them.

I’ve been using dryer balls for about a month now – and they do dry faster and softer BUT there has been about twice as much lint with each dryer load. I’ve been wondering if they make fabrics (except terry cloth-type) wear out alot faster – seems like the lint would be the fibers leaving the cloth!

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

That is actually one of the benefits of the dryer balls. They actually are more efficient at removing the lint from your laundry. More ends up in the lint catcher because there is less deposited on your clothes. Rest assured your clothes aren’t wearing out any faster than usual.

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