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Detergent Free laundry Ecoballs

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  • I have to say that my experience of these balls was that the washing was grey after a few washes. I understand this is something to do with light reflectors in washing powder. I like the whiteness so have gone back to using tiny amounts of washing powder. Sorry guys - just an alternative viewpoint.

    Louise
    Nobody is perfect - not even me.
  • Biffa
    Biffa Posts: 321 Forumite
    Hi Folks,

    Have managed to get a set from https://www.natureswisdom.co.uk.

    Pack = 2 balls + 3 bags of refill washing balls+ 1 stain stick

    Starter pack good for upto 500 washes

    £14.00 + P&P, which seems a lot cheaper than anywhere else. Have just ordered them, so will let you know if they are any good.
    BCSC # 9 and proud! :beer:
  • Volcano
    Volcano Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    Together they produce ionized oxygen that activates the water molecules

    Just remember that this bit is a complete and utter lie.
  • meerustar
    meerustar Posts: 8,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Isn't it the water than washes the clothes, not the powder, balls etc
  • Bibbitybob
    Bibbitybob Posts: 843 Forumite
    I use the eco ball & stain stick from Lakeland - very pleased with both.
  • yell25
    yell25 Posts: 52 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I suffer from allergies so they're perfect for my laundry no harsh chemicals, I splashed out on an Eco Godess Hamper just before Christmas and I'm really pleased with the dryer balls, they work wonders with my towels!

    http://www.!!!!!!/product_info.php?products_id=1297

    An absolute bargain if you use the promotion code x5wff and get a further £5 off!
  • RHYSDAD
    RHYSDAD Posts: 2,346 Forumite
    I really really want to use eco-balls but RHYSMUM isn't convinced. We currently use ECOVER tablets, using 2 at a time but we only have light soiling on our clothes so maybe we should just use 1 tablet and forget about the balls? We have a 5 month old boy but even his clothes are only lightly soiled so what do i do? And is ECOVER best? Some say it isn't as good as it claims to be!! HELP!!!
    "Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead."

    Chinese Proverb


  • DitzyLips
    DitzyLips Posts: 58 Forumite
    The hydro electric shop in allen street,blairgowrie (scotland) has the ecoballs for your washing machine available for 14.99.
    A moneysaving and green tip :-P
    Hope it helps someone else.
  • Volcano
    Volcano Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    If you do feel the need to use these dubious devices they're cheaper here: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/ecoballs/F/product/21756?src=gpsol&sq=eco%20wash%20balls

    there's a thread on them here for those who haven't heard of them: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=77987&page=9
  • setmefree2
    setmefree2 Posts: 9,072 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    They're are not dubious at all. I think they're brilliant. I agree you can get them cheaper however.
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