Do tennis balls work just as well as dryer balls? Our laundry experts separate fact from fiction

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I've often heard that tennis balls can be used in lieu of dryer balls when drying laundry, but do they really work?

Whether you're in a pinch or simply don't own dryer balls, tennis balls can be used instead for re-fluffing laundry during the drying cycle, including duvets and bedding. But, they're not as effective as specifically-designed dryer balls, say our pros.