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Does the Wad-Free Bed Sheet Detangler Really Work? We Put It to the Test
This tiny addition to your laundry routine may make a huge difference.
Courtesy of Amanda Mushro
I’m in a constant state of laundry. With three kids, a husband, and a dog, there is always some item of clothing, towels, or bedding that needs to take a spin in the washer and dryer. While I’ve become accustomed to the never-ending laundry cycle, it’s when I have to wash bedding that I start to get annoyed. No matter how I load or prep sheets, they always come out of the washer or dryer in a wet knot. It drives me crazy because it adds more time to my laundry duties.
So, when I heard about the Wad-Free Bed Sheet Detangler, a gadget promising to stop my sheets from bunching like a mini fabric tornado, I knew I had to try it.
I gave this gadget a whirl to see if it could handle my laundry pile’s best attempts to stay tangled, and here’s how it worked for me.
How It Works
Wad-Free is pretty simple. Each set comes with two squares that you attach to the corners of your sheet. These squares are designed to help your sheets spin and tumble freely in the washer and dryer, rather than balling up into that dreaded clump that never seems to dry fully.
The creators call it a "detangling device" because it keeps your sheets separated, allowing water and hot air to flow through evenly.
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Putting It to the Test
I was cautiously optimistic as I clipped these onto my sheets and threw them in the wash. But after the first load, I was seriously impressed. My sheets came out of the washer totally free of that frustrating twist-and-tangle act they usually perform. I was fully prepared to unwrap a wet pretzel of sheets, but they didn’t need it.
In the dryer, the Wad-Free held up just as well. The clips didn’t detach in the tumbling heat. Plus, my sheets dried faster because they didn’t get trapped in a knotted mess. Bonus: they came out wrinkle-free! I’ve used Wad-Free on several loads since then, including different sizes and sheet materials. Each time, they’ve kept everything wonderfully un-wadded.
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Pros
Time Saver: Because the sheets don’t wad up, they dry faster. Fewer minutes spent waiting by the dryer and fewer runs back to detangle a damp bundle.
Easy to Use: It takes seconds to clip the Wad-Free squares onto the sheet corners. No wrestling or adjustments needed.
No More Damp Spots: This gadget eliminates the part where you find your sheets half-wet and have to run an extra cycle on the dryer.
Reduces Wrinkles: With the sheets separated and tumbling around freely, there’s a noticeable drop in wrinkles. My sheets look smoother and almost hotel-like after drying.
Sustainable & Durable: These clips are reusable, and from what I can tell, they’re built to last. One purchase, and you’re set for a long time.
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Cons
Extra Step in the Process: As easy as they are to use, Wad-Free does add a step to laundry day. You have to clip them onto each corner, and then unclip before making your bed.
Only Works on Sheets: Wad-Free doesn’t work on clothes or other laundry items that like to twist and knot.
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Bottom Line
If you’re constantly battling with wadded-up sheets or just want to streamline laundry day, give Wad-Free a try. When you’ve stripped the beds and you are in laundry mode, there’s something magical about opening the dryer and seeing beautifully separated, perfectly dried sheets every single time. Strange? Yes. Oddly satisfying? Also, yes. Wad-Free might just be the low-effort, high-reward laundry gadget you didn’t know you needed.
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