http://www.theenvironmentalblog.org/2011/10/makedryer-balls/
Picture: Dryer Balls save you energy and they are fun to make and play with!
Author: John Tarantino
Publication: The Environmental Blog.org
Date: Saturday 29, 2011
Summary: Dryer balls are new energy saving "toys that are used instead of softener sheets. They soften the fabric by jumping around the dryer with your clothes. They also prevent clothes from getting clumped which can shorten your drying time which therefore saves you electricity. Unfortunately the result is likely to vary depending on the dyer type, fabric type, load size and heat level setting. Many people who use this fun effective toy claim that they do notice a shorter drying time. These dryer balls cut down on drying time, save you money through electricity and prevent carbon emissions and fuels. Other people say that these dryer balls reduce static from ironing and keep fabrics fluffy and soft for longer periods of time.
Opinion/Reflection: I think these dryer balls are a great strategy to earn money as well as save energy! It also softens clothes at the same time. You can make these dryer balls at home instead of wasting money on them at Amazon. com! I remember in CTY Johns Hopkins University camp that I went to over the summer for 3 weeks I had to sit there and wait for my laundry to be done and it took about an hour to dry, if only I had some dryer balls I could toss in!
Question 1: Do you think Dryer Balls would save families money in the long run?
Question 2: What is the main chemical ingredient in these dryer balls? Explain what it does. ( Hint: click on the link below the picture.)
Question 3: What is another way we can decrease energy used and time spent washing/drying our clothes?
Question 4: Would you invest in dryer balls? Do you think they work?
Opinion/Reflection:
ReplyDeleteI think this idea is really smart. Today, everyone wants to be in this business. People love to save money and and look good and modern. Everyone uses their dryer now that the summer time has passed. These energy saving toys can be used again and again instead of using softner sheets which probably saves you some money. They also bounce around to make the clothes dry faster, which uses less electrcity, water, and over-all energy consumption. They seem like they would be fun to use is you do your laundry. I don't know how effective this product is but, it should be given a chance.
Answer to Question 4:
I guess I would go ahead and try this product out. I never heard of this before so I really can not judge. I think it may work if people are buying and saving money at home for this everday chore.
Opinion/Reflection: I think that dryer balls are a great idea because you are “killing two birds with one stone.” I know that many people don’t have a dryer that is fairly new so it takes longer to dry the clothes. Well, according to the article, this solves the problem and more. Not only does it make it easier and faster for your clothes to dry, but also improves the quality of your clothes as well. I know that for the past few years my family has needed a new dryer, and at times we get angry at it because it takes too long. Well, this is perfect. It will solve the problem of the long time of drying and will make my clothes feel great. Not only that but, it also saves energy and money! I am all for buying dryer balls.
ReplyDeleteAnswer to Question #1: I definitely think that it will save people money in the long run. I want to buy it right now to save my family money. We all know that saving money is the big thing right now and this happens to be another product that will save people money. When people use this, their dryer won’t run as long, not using as much energy, saving them money. It is brilliant!
Opinion/Reflection: I think that the idea of dryer balls are cute and greatly efficient! You can have fun picking the cute one you want while you can help speed up the drying process! As it says in the article, it cuts down your electricity cost! This is a very good idea because I know my family has been wanting to get a brand new washer and dryer set. Now we can just buy a dryer ball that way everything can dry much faster and my family will save more money on our electricity bill! I think that this is great because it says that it makes clothes dry faster as well as makes them more fluffy. I know everyone loves that feeling of the clothes coming out of the dryer, and now they can be more fluffy and dry when you decide to put them on.One other thing the article says is that you can make the dryer balls yourself at home. The good thing about this is that it can be made with several household items that you may have at home. This will also help save a lot more money because you won't need to buy a new one every time your old dryer ball stops working! Overall, the idea is a very good one.
ReplyDeleteAnswer to Question #3: Yes I would choose to invest in these dryer balls. Not only do they cut down your drying time, but they supposedly make your clothes fluffier! Also, they cut the cost of your electricity bill since you don't have to dry your clothes as long. I don't know if they work or not, but from the sound of it, it seems like they do. I would have to try it out before I would know if they worked exactly as they are said to work!
Opinion/Reflection: These little dryer balls are so cute, and a good idea! Many people these days can have problems with their dryer, and these little "toys" are the perfect fix. Dryers take forever to dry the clothes, but if you just pop these in the dryer it will go so much quicker. Therefore it saves electricity, and money is saved! It also makes your clothes smooth and comfy! I want to buy a dryer ball and try it out! It seems like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAnswer to Question #4: I would invest in these dryer balls. It would be a cool thing to dry out and see if it really does cut the drying time. That could really save some money in my house, and would be great. I'm sure these little balls would work, and then I would have dry clothes in a quicker time!