If you’re tired of having your sheets not getting completely dried because they keep balling up on the dryer, well, I’ve got good news! I’ve got the secret hack you’ve been searching for!
And the part? I have more than one hack. Actually, there are various ways to keep sheets from balling up in the dryer and we’re discussing ten of them.
How To Keep Sheets from Balling Up in The Dryer
You may have tried to stop this from always happening for a long time now, worse of all, you probably would have resorted to drying your laundry one sheet at a time.
Because when you try to dry more than one sheet, you end up with a tight roll and untangling it might get you started on your laundry process from the start because, I mean, the sheets are still wet and untangling could leave stains. But, here are ten ways to keep your sheets from balling up in the dryer below:
1. Shake Wet Sheets Before Drying
Many people simply take their sheets from the washing machine straight into the dryer and this is all shades of wrong as it encourages tangling.
Thoroughly, tossing the sheets from the washer to the dryer may take less time, but this “all-too-quick method” will result in the need for multiple dryer sessions. Here is a simple guideline to follow to ensure that you don’t go through a detangling session:
Step 1: After washing, take your sheets out of the washing machine piece by piece, and give them each a good shake.
Step 2: Make sure that each sheet and pillowcase is separated and not tangled up with the rest of the laundry because it reduces the likelihood of wrinkling during the drying process.
Step 3: Stop the dryer midway through and repeat the untangling process. Do this before the end of the drying cycle as much as you can.
2. Use Dryer Balls
One secret hack you can make use of is including plastic dryer balls with spiky nodules in your laundry. These balls come in handy when drying sheets because they help to detangle and agitate the sheets so they don’t clump together.
They can also help decrease the time your sheets spend in the dryer and also save some energy. Here is a simple guideline on how to go about it below:
Step 1: Put your sheets in the dryer and add 2-3 dryer balls together with the sheets to help detangle them.
Step 2: Stop the dryer midway through the dryer process to ensure that your sheets are not tangling up.
Note: The dryer balls also help to soften the sheets as they dry.
3. Use Table Tennis balls
Table tennis balls can serve as a substitute for dryer balls. So, if you can’t lay your hands on some dryer balls, surely you can find some tennis balls.
Then use the same trick as the dryer balls, just make sure to use new tennis balls so as not to soil your fresh linen.
4. Use Dry Towel
Dry Towels can also help keep your sheets from balling up in the dryer. So, you have to ensure that you add a dry towel to your laundry. Here’s how to use a dry towel below:
Step 1: After washing, take your sheets out of the washing machine piece by piece, and give them each a good shake to ensure that they are single.
Step 2: Turn on the dryer and be sure to include a clean, dry towel with the wet sheets then, run the regular dryer cycle and watch the towel work wonders!
5. Use Crumpled Aluminum Foil
If you can’t find dryer balls or tennis balls, you can make use of an aluminum foil to keep your sheets from balling up in the dryer.
However, when folding the foil, pay attention to ensure that no edges of the foil stick out because it can damage the fabric. Here is a step-by-step guide to using aluminum foil to keep your sheets from balling up in the dryer:
Step 1: After washing, take your sheets out of the washing machine piece by piece, and give them each a good shake to ensure that they are single.
Step 2: Crumple a piece of aluminum foil into a ball then, turn on the dryer and include the foil with the wet sheets.
Step 3: Throw the foil into your dryer and run a regular dryer cycle as you would with a dryer sheet.
6. Pause The Drying Process
This is another trick to use to prevent sheets from balling. So, after washing sheets and blankets, take them out and shake them properly to untangle the laundry. Here is a simple step by step guide on how to do this:
Step 1: Place your sheets inside the dryer and watch them turn tangle into a shape within minutes.
Step 2: After about 30 minutes of drying, pause the drying process and unroll the blankets or sheets, and put them back inside for another 30-minute round. Do this repeatedly until you’re done with the process.
7. Clip the corners
There are still more secret hacks up our sleeves, so, it’s okay if none of the ones above has worked for you. Have you tried clipping the corners of the wet sheets together before drying? If you haven’t followed these simple steps to do so: before putting dryer sheets, take one sheet and tie two corners into a loose knot in the middle.
Put your loose knot into the dryer. Although, this will mean that some parts of the sheets might still be wet after the process. Then put the elastic sides of the sheets together and tie in another loose knot.
8. Use Wad-Free
Wad-Free is a tool designed to prevent sheets from tangling, twisting, and balling up in both the washer and dryer. However, it reduces the drying time by up to 75% and reduces wrinkles.
9. Use a throw pillow
Another secret hack is to add a throw pillow into the dryer with the sheets. It could be a small, square pillow, no more than 3 inches of stuffing. Here is a simple guide on how to go about it:
Step 1: After washing, take your sheets out of the washing machine piece by piece, and give them each a good shake to ensure that they are single.
Step 2: Turn on the dryer and be sure to include the throw pillows with the wet sheets, and run the regular dryer cycle and watch it work wonders!
10. Avoid Overloading The Dryer
If you have tried all the above methods and nothing has worked, drying your sheets one piece at a time helps stop your sheets from balling up. Although, this might be strenuous especially if you have a load of sheets waiting for you to dry them.
How To Keep Duvet From Balling In The Dryer
To keep your duvet from balling, you shouldn’t dry smaller items like socks, or pillowcases in the same load. When drying, check on it as often as you can to untangle it until it’s completely dry.