JustSarah
Yes, dryer balls are great! Liquid fabric softeners also accelerate fading and fabric degradation. My mom never used fabric softeners (much to my dismay, as that Snuggle Bear really sold me on the idea as a kid!), but now I understand why. Why pay extra money for a product that’s bad for the environment and wears out your clothing faster? I kind of understand dryer sheets, if static is really an issue, but again dryer balls or even a cloth soaked in white vinegar does the trick (add a few drops of lavender essential oil if you feel you realllly need a scent boost).
Edit: herongrrrl’s post below reminded me that overdrying is a big static culprit as well. Let the dryer run only until the load is just barely dry. This may mean setting it for a shorter cycle than you think it needs, then resetting it for a bit longer if the laundry is still damp. If the laundry is left to tumble for too long after it’s dried, it will definitely build static – especially in the dry winter months.