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4 Nontoxic Ways to Get Rid of Laundry Static

02/14/2017 By Kathleen 7 Comments

As much as I love my wool dryer balls, I must admit they do not get rid of laundry static as I hoped they would. Since I will never ever ever ever ever go back to toxic dryer sheets, I needed a natural solution for static cling in the dryer.Read More

Kathleen

Kathleen Henderson is the yankee behind the homestead. Follow along as we grow real food and three boys while renovating a 20-acre farm in northern Virginia. Do you love homegrown food, Paleo-ish recipes, and natural living? You’re in good company! Let’s grow together…

Make Your Own Dryer Balls with Wool Roving

06/05/2014 By Kathleen 14 Comments

Oh my goodness, I’m so excited about these new dryer balls!

If you’ve been following along here at Yankee Homestead for very long, you may know that I haven’t used dryer sheets or laundry softener for years. Instead, we use wool dryer balls to soften laundry and remove static in the dryer.

Did you know that dryer sheets and laundry softener are loaded with toxic chemicals? They are no good for your family’s health, and they don’t do the washing machine or dryer any favors, either. Ask any appliance repair man!Read More

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