How to Prevent Sheets from Balling Up in the Dryer

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There’s nothing more frustrating than opening the dryer expecting warm, fluffy sheets and finding a giant, twisted ball of fabric instead.

The outside may feel dry, while the sheets hidden in the middle are still damp. Then you have to untangle everything, restart the dryer, and wonder why this keeps happening.

Fortunately, sheets balling up in the dryer is usually caused by a few simple factors, and there are several easy ways to prevent it.
Why Do Sheets Ball Up in the Dryer?

Sheets are large, lightweight pieces of fabric. As the dryer drum rotates, they can wrap around smaller

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