On Choosing The Best Cleaning Products in the Market
You may love the scent of your “ocean breeze,” “clean linen” or “spring garden” dryer sheets, but there is another reason why these products are so potent. In reality, they are so laden with toxic, smelly chemicals they actually need the artificial scent to mask it! In the effort to eradicate the dreaded “static cling,” many Americans unknowingly suffer with headaches, nausea, dizziness, respiratory problems, rashes, difficulty concentrating and faintness caused by their exposure to the fabric softener/dryer sheet chemicals that cling to them day and night. To provide a natural alternative, Nellie’s Dryer Balls offer an innovative way to keep your clothes soft and comfortable, without jeopardizing your health.
While there aren’t many reviews on Amazon, the people who have tried Nellie’s Dryer Balls seem to like them. In fact, 14/18 reviewers would give this product four or five stars and only one person was wholly dissatisfied. One mother comments, “These really work. I have a baby with very sensitive skin. I can use these dryer balls without dryer sheets and his clothes are soft and fluffy. Also, I’ve noticed my towels are fluffier and more absorbent.” She also adds that the material is more resilient than cheaper store brand dryer balls, which fall apart after the second use. Another reviewer likes that the dryer balls make clothes soft, without chemicals or environmental waste.
Even though the press has been largely positive, one Amazon reviewer from Cincinnati, Ohio had a negative review of Nellie’s Dryer Balls. “I used the dryer balls for about 5 months before one split in half,” the reviewer writes. “I contacted the company to request a replacement, but two weeks later I have not received a reply.” The consumer goes on to say there was no shortened dryer time or softer clothes. “I recently discovered that they are made of highly toxic PVC plastic,” the reviewer adds. The “Real Green Girl” blog echoes this sentiment about the dryer balls. “All three of these balls are made out of PVC, poly-vinyl chloride,” the blogger writes. “PVC, number 3 plastic, is the worst of the worst of plastics. It is the most toxic in production, presents problems during its use and creates a nightmare for disposal, with recycling barely and rarely done. In order to soften it, like some toys that are now banned in Europe, additives are added to the PVC. These additives are also very unhealthy, some say toxic, and include chemicals such as the phthalates and lead. PVC is considered the most damaging plastic to the environment.”
Yet, Nellie’s Dryer Balls refuses to be defeated by a little bad press on their seemingly contradictory choice of production materials. They recently released “Nellie’s PVC-Free Dryer Balls.” Additionally, consumers can insert scented soy wax sticks inside the balls to add a bit of fragrance to their wash. For , many consumers noted that it was worth the extra for peace of mind. One reviewer warns that “Kids (and presumably dogs) are really attracted to these things!” So if you want your product to last, keep them safe from the more curious members of the household!
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