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How do tennis balls help?
Putting a tennis ball or two in your tumble dryer helps clothes dry faster and reduces wrinkles. The balls bounce around, separating the laundry items and allowing hot air to circulate more freely. This simple trick is especially useful for bigger items like duvets, ensuring they dry evenly and don't clump together.
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