EcoBalls Laundry Kit
EcoBalls Laundry Kit
Find out more about using EcoBalls
instead of detergent
water | carbon | energy efficiency
EcoBalls offer an environmentally friendly alternative to
washing powder and detergents. Three EcoBalls are placed in the drum with the washing and
no washing powder is necessary. Lasting up to
1,000 washes, one set of EcoBalls can save up to
50 boxes of washing powder, greatly reducing your
carbon footprint, and your impact on the environment.
Costing just
3 pence per wash, a set of EcoBalls can
save you up to 20 pence per wash, or up to £200 during their lifetime. A shorter rinse cycle can also be used (since their is no detergent to rinse away) thereby
reducing water consumption.
How to Use EcoBalls
With an
EcoBalls laundry kit a stain remover is included
. Use this on any stubborn stains before placing the washing in the drum of the washing machine as normal, with the three EcoBalls placed on top. EcoBalls do not include a bleaching agent, so add a
natural bleach if required. Then run the washing machine at a maximum of 60 degrees Celcius
(although you can
wash most clothes at 30 degrees).
Since EcoBalls are not
perfumed (unlike most washing powders) you may want to add a drop of an essential oil to the washing conditioner tray so the washing comes out smelling of flowers.
When the washing machine has finished, take out the EcoBalls and
leave them to dry. They must not be put in the tumble dryer or left sitting in the wet washing for too long.
How do EcoBalls Work
Each
EcoBall contains mineral salts which release
ionized oxygen when in water. This inonized oxygen penetrates deep into clothing breaking up and lifting off dirt and grease.
EcoBalls Reviews
The majority of
EcoBall reviews (there are
thousands online) state that EcoBalls do well when washing lightly soiled clothing, but struggle to get heavily soiled clothing clean. Therefore, many people continue to use detergent for their dirtiest washing, but use EcoBalls at all other times. A
30-day money back guarantee is available if you are not satisfied with the product which should give peace of mind.
EcoBalls Refills
Refills are available so that EcoBalls can continue to be used after the first 1,000 washes. For under £20 a 270g bag of
EcoBalls Refill Pellets can be purchased which will last for '
up to 750 washes based on a 30 minute washing cycle'.
Buying EcoBalls and Refills
EcoBalls and
EcoBalls Refills are available in the UK for around £30 and £20 respectively. Click here to
buy EcoBalls now (for just
£34.99 £23.99) from
Ethical Superstore, or here to
buy EcoBalls Refills (£19.99) from
Nigel's Eco Store.
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