Upcycled Dryer Ball - Handmade

MamaSuds makes simple, plant-based soaps and cleaners, many built on a base of saponified olive oil. The line grew out of a search for genuinely simple cleaning products - it started with a laundry soap gentle enough for cloth diapers and sensitive skin, and expanded from there.

Everything is made in small batches with short, recognizable ingredient lists. The formulas skip dyes, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance, and they're biodegradable and septic-safe - clean products that work without a cabinet full of single-use bottles.

• 100% upcycled yarn and fabric from clean, unusable sheets, clothing, and towels
• No synthetic chemicals, fragrances, or artificial additives
• Specific material composition varies by ball due to upcycled nature

• Weight: Minimum 4 ounces per ball
• Size: Larger than tennis ball, smaller than softball
• Quantity: Each ball sold separately
• Handmade in Michigan, USA

• Leaping Bunny Certified (Cruelty-Free)
• Handmade
• Made in the USA
• Plastic-Free

• Use 3-6 balls per regular dryer load for optimal effectiveness
• No special storage requirements, keep in dry location
• Balls may collect lint over time, simply remove by hand
• Lifespan of several years with regular use
• Contact maker for specific allergy concerns due to varied upcycled materials

Q: How many dryer balls should I use?
A: At least three for a regular load; four to six works best in a standard dryer.

Q: Do they replace fabric softener?
A: Yes - they soften clothes through tumbling action, without the residue dryer sheets and liquid softeners can leave.

Q: How much drying time do they save?
A: They improve air circulation around your clothes, cutting drying time by roughly 15 to 25%.

Q: Are they okay for allergies?
A: Each ball is made from different upcycled materials, so reach out to the maker if you have specific fabric sensitivities.

Q: How long do they last?
A: With regular use they last for years, replacing hundreds of disposable dryer sheets.

Q: Why upcycled instead of new wool?
A: They give discarded textiles a second life while softening laundry just like conventional wool balls.

Q: Are they noisy?
A: They make a little sound as they tumble, like any dryer ball, but most people find it minimal.