There are so many reasons why its a good idea to use Wool Dryer balls rather then commercial dryer sheets, which are full of toxins.
You can easily buy them online but if you are feeling a little bit crafty, then its super easy to make your own!
Wool Dryer Balls:
How to Make Eco Friendly Wool Dryer Balls
Materials Needed
- Wool Roving – rough loose wool
- Felt scraps
- Old yarn, wool
- Old tights [sometimes called hose or nylons]
Method
- Twist your old yarn wool into a very tight ball
- Cover the ball with wool roving
- Tie the balls tightly, and separately, in your tights
- Wash your dryer balls, in the tights, with a ordinary wash on Hot – and Then dry them
Simply add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to add gorgeous scents to your laundry- For a nice twist, use a felting needle to create floral, swirling or little creature designs on your dryer ball or experiment with different colours and yarns
I recently discovered that fresh horse chestnuts make for a great natural detergent.
I recommend the video pasted below but the process is so easy.
Method
- Collect your horse chestnut seeds, wash and then chop finely.
- Place 4-8 chestnuts in a jar with 300 ml of water.
- Leave overnight, filter and use as you would normally and voila you have 100% natural detergent and it doesn’t cost a dime! 🙂
Next Time
I will be talking about my experiments in making Felted Soap, the many wonders of flaxseed Gel and how my autumn foraging is going.
Until then, take care Xx
The Guardians of Gaia 
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