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Following you umbra (but not in a creepy way, hehey), on twittering.

The ultimate water and toilet paper (how much water does it take to make a year's supply of Nautical head paper?) saving solution: Bucky Fuller's "fog gun" as a bidet, coupled with a suction operated latrine (0.2 liters per flush) biodigesting (biogas/energy producing) or composting system.

A biogas system is more costly so it is better to install in a larger building with more biogas/electricity+heat generating potential, composting is cheaper for an specific home or smaller building.

Bucky's fog gun uses compressed air and a water mist to clean or wipe out erode anything, dishes, clothes, people, pets, cars, solar panels... with less than 10% of the tap water use of regular washing. There is a real potential to send ultrasonic vin=brations through the water molecules to greatly embellish the cleaning power of Bucky's original design too.

Maybe low power/pressure setting for a bidet though, 200 psi his starting

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Dryer balls?

Feb 04, 2007 by CJ | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

Anyone tried those gloomy, spiky dryer balls? Do they really work to remove static and soften the fabrics in the dryer?

They effort well for heavy items--comforters, pillows, and such, mostl;y because they help fluff the filling. I still like dryer sheets better for common things.

RetroGirl | Feb 04, 2007

Yes, I have, give rise to sure you screw it on right, it's for washers that don't have the special holes to put the softener. It works alright, but it's bigger to find a washing machine with the special holes that automatically put it in the right time.
May | Feb 04, 2007

They business well for heavy items--comforters, pillows, and such, mostl;y because they help fluff the filling. I still like dryer sheets crap-shooter for everyday things.
RetroGirl | Feb 04, 2007

I have them and I unusually like them. But a tennis balls would basically do the same thing for fluffing items.
idaho_native57 | Feb 04, 2007

They to be sure keep large items from clumping and not getting dry all over. They greatly reduce the drying time which saves on your dash bill. They have not reduced static cling enough to suit me so I also put a softener sheet in as well.
whatever | Feb 04, 2007

Do those spikey dryer balls really work?

Jul 17, 2008 by Mrs Cleavers hairless beaver | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I bought 2 of those spikey dryer balls you put in your dryer today and I was interested what all they do and do they really cut your drying time in half? Thanks!

I have them and I notion of they work pretty well. I haven't noticed extra noise with them and they haven't caused any problems. My towels seem to known out fluffy and the heavy loads, like jeans and work clothes, seem to take less time to dry. I like them. Rely on this helps. Good luck!

Seija | Jul 17, 2008

Do those dryer balls for drying clothes work?

Jan 26, 2009 by DeweyWatermelon | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I have been incomplete to buy thosedryer balls to use instead of buying fabric softener sheets. Do they work? Also do they work to prevent statics? Appreciation you. I want to be more environmentally conscious and save money. I also read that dryer sheets also has a chemical that covers the dryer screens and isn't a sound thing.

I can't discourse from personal experience, but have heard that the balls work well. I plan to get some sonn.

I stopped using dryer sheets a while back; what happened was my 2nd-turn over dryer was deemed worthless by the prior owner, after he determined it didn't dry anything. It was, in fact, working simply fine, but the lint trap/vent was CLOGGED w/ waxy lint from dryer sheets! The wax is a fire hazard, and caused lint to construct up, even after emptying the lint trap. I used a long vent brush to clean down into the dryer's lint extent, then used a wire BARBECUE GRILL BRUSH to clean the waxy stuff out of the mesh dryer voice. Since then, it works perfectly, and I brush it out frequently to reduce fire risk.

Another reason to stop using dryer sheets is that the wax clogs up the fibers in your towels, reducing their absorbency tremendously! Also, it turns your candid-fiber clothing (cotton, etc.) into a man-made like fabric which doesn't breathe as easily or absorb diaphoresis and move it away from your body.

My clothes sometimes have static, but 95% of the time, they don't. They also don't smell bad, even without a fragranced lamina in the dryer. Now I notice the smell of laundry on EVERYONE who uses scented products, and I think it clashes w/ perfumes & colognes. Not to acknowledgement that the dryersheets have chemicals that transfer from your clothes to your skin. Why absorb all those scents, etc. all day, if you don't have to?

I hope this helps :-)

chrystalgypsey | Jan 26, 2009

Dryer Balls - News


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10 Ways to Green Your Laundry and Save Money U.S. News & World Report
- Mar 10, 2009
10 Ways to Grassy Your Laundry and Save MoneyU.S. News & World Report, DCDisposable dryer sheets can amount to a lot of enfeeble. Some people swear by using tennis balls to fluff your clothes (but this is a practice that the Soap and Detergent Conjunction discourages.) A safe bet is dryer balls, which look a little bit like



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