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I know that this is an old post, but thought I'd add my two cents - I don't remember the authority consulted (some sort of Martha Stewart-y something?), but it seems rather intuitive: these work because they "scuff up" the fabric, due to the friction. So little threads get broken, and the ends stick up a teeny tiny bit (vaguely like the split ends of hair), which makes the fabric feel fluffier and softer. (I hope I explained it well, and if there are any scientists or physicist or whatever an expert on this is called, feel free to correct me.) So, they do work, but they're a bit hard on your laundry. I think it's certainly better than coating everything with a chemical (or whatever dryer sheets/fabric softener puts all over the fabric). They do look like darned cool toys, I must say - I bet they bounce all crazy-like. :-) So, there's my input (hopefully correct), in case anyone comes back to this post. Apartment Therapy Re-Nest \| Dryer Balls Flag this comment	5/20/08 12:16 AM
As a knitter, I'm always looking for some wire hangers - I use them to dry my wool socks. (Check out this link: http://www.needletrax.com/blockers.htm</a href> I also second the marshmallow/hot dog turner-thingies. Mmmmm, s'mores... Thread_Bare: It's actually really easy to wash a cashmere sweater. This link: http://www.ehow.com/how_7805_wash-cashmere-sweater.html</a href> spells out the process. The most important things to remember are what to avoid: No temperature extremes (really hot or cold) Not much agitation If it's wet, never put it in the dryer (but I think that Dryel system would be fine, or maybe if you have a fancy new dryer with a steam cycle, but I'd check the dryer's instructions) this goes for things made from any animal fiber - wool, alpaca, cashmere, angora. Natural fibers are worth the hand washes!! Apartment Therapy New York \| What Do You Do With Wire Hangers? Flag this comment	4/28/08 7:06 PM
I've tried to take long showers, and I'm not entirely sure how people do that every day... :-) Unless I'm especially tired or sore, my showers have never been over 10 minutes, and I don't try to keep them short. Here's what I do: 1. get all wet, wet hair 2. shampoo hair, rinse 3. put conditioner on 4. wash body with yummy bar soap (so many conditioners say to leave the stuff in for a minute or two, so why not use that time?) 5. rinse body and hair (often do last rinse of hair in rather cold water - refreshing!) 6. Done! I don't blow dry my hair (I haven't owned a blow-dryer in years), I twirl it up in a bun and use a clippy thing, then when I take it down later (half-dry) it's all curly. (This is not the perfect solution, because it leaves my hair pretty frizzy, but I just don't have patience for hair dryers.) I don't shave my legs very often, and when I do, I don't do it in the shower - luckily I have a big enough/long enough vanity countertop thing that I can sit on top of it and shave using the water in the sink. Ok, so for a comment this is pretty long, but I'm passionate. :-) Happy Short Showers! Apartment Therapy Re-Nest \| Best: Tips for Taking a Shorter Shower Flag this comment	4/17/08 8:33 PM