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EcoBalls Laundry Kit
Find out more about using EcoBalls instead of detergent
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 (1), 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 (2).
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 (3)).
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 (4) now (for justWeb Link References
(1) http://www.reuk.co.uk/Carbon-Footprint.htm(2) http://www.reuk.co.uk/10-Ways-to-Save-Water.htm
(3) http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wash-Most-Clothes-at-30-Degrees.htm
(4) http://ethicalshop.at/reuk76?CTY=9&DURL=http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/products/ecozone/eco-balls/
(5) http://ethicalshop.at/reuk76
(6) http://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=41578&wgprogramid=772&wgtarget=http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/Eco_Balls_Refills.html
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Published: 12th July 2008
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