not for the washer, but for the dryer...a tip from a Facebook friend (a handler who shows lots of hairy breeds): a Dryer Maid Ball by Home Smart. Replaces Dryer sheets, removes pet hair and send to the lint trap... works like a charm. No chemicals, reusable, just place in dryer. Works as well, if not better, then a softner. Just sharing. (see that part about removing pet hair?) Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: <brendangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> > > Need to buy a new washer and dryer and having a hard time deciding on the > front loaders.  I wash a lot of blankets, dog beds, etc. and cat > blankets too and want something that's reliable and would eliminate the > hair on clothes.  I'd love to know what you think and what brands you > like or dislike. Thanks so much. > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================