World Wisdom: Woolzies

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.

Fabric softeners can have a lot of chemicals that may irritate skin or be unsuitable for people with allergies. Many are petroleum-based, which isn't good for the environment. And fabric softeners actually decrease the absorbency of towels and increase the flammability of children's sleepwear (depending on the kind of softener used). And it gets expensive to keep buying them over and over - if you're concerned about the environment, the packaging and production have impacts as well.

Dryer balls can be a much more eco-friendly option. Woolzies dryer balls are made from 100% pure New Zealand wool (and are PVC-free, unlike plastic dryer balls). Not only do them help soften clothes and reduce static safely, but they also reduce dryer time by 25%, saving energy and money. They have a money back guaranteed to last for at least 1,000 loads, and are also hypoallergenic so they are safe even for people with wool sensitivities. My sister-in-law can't wear wool, but using these dryer balls with her clothes didn't create any issues for her at all. For more information, including tips and giveaways, like Woolzies or follow @Woolzies.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.