I used to use dryer sheets but want to CD

laxchick60

I've tried googling this but I cant figure how how to word it to get responses that are applicable to my question.  I know dryer sheets are bad for CD's and I thought someone even said that you need to clean your dryer because the residue is on the dryer drum too, which can get on the CD's.  So before I start using my new wool dryer balls I want to know if I should worry about cleaning the residue off.  I'll be starting my CD adventure in April, so I have some time, but would like to start using the wool balls and nixing the dryer sheets asap. 

Thanks!

ked77

I don't know for sure, but I would think that if you just ran some towels through the dryer for a while it would help pick up the extra residue.  Even if you didn't do anything and just strated using dryer balls and no softener sheets you should be totally fine by april.

jessika1shackelford

I found this website.. Hope it works..

 https://www.howtocleanthings.com/how-to-clean-a-dryer.htm

SarahC720

ked77:

I don't know for sure, but I would think that if you just ran some towels through the dryer for a while it would help pick up the extra residue.  Even if you didn't do anything and just strated using dryer balls and no softener sheets you should be totally fine by april.

This.  I went to a CDing class last weekend and the woman running it said to either wipe the inside of the dryer down with vinegar or to wash/dry a load of towels to get the residue off.

HTH.

Chickandtaco

fredalina:

i never heard this.  i still use dryer sheets on my clothes, just not CD's, but so far they haven't caused a problem.  i've been CDing for about 3 months.

 

This!  I have heard of people wiping down the inside of their dryer, but I have not done it and have not encountered any problems.

AJBMD915

fredalina:

i never heard this.  i still use dryer sheets on my clothes, just not CD's, but so far they haven't caused a problem.  i've been CDing for about 3 months.

This.  I've been CDing for 2 years.

laxchick60

Thanks for the replies everyone!  I'll try just using the wool balls for now and if we want to go back to dryer sheets with our under things, I won be so worried.