How to Prevent Sheets from Balling Up in the Dryer

each sheet a good shake.

This helps prevent the wet fabric from entering the dryer already twisted together.
4. Fasten the Corners of Fitted Sheets

Fitted sheets are particularly notorious for becoming tangled.

Their elastic edges and deep pockets can catch on other laundry and create a giant fabric bundle.

Before washing or drying, try folding the fitted sheet loosely and bringing the corners together.

You don’t need to make a perfect fold. The goal is simply to prevent the elastic corners from grabbing onto everything else.

Another option is to use a few purpose-made laundry clips or sheet fasteners