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Have You Tried Eco-Wash Balls?

From the lens Eco Wash Laundry Balls.

  • ernestoserna May 8, 2012 @ 8:35 am | delete
    Interesting, but I have to dig deeper.
  • catherinenbrooks Aug 12, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
    Really it's first time I heard about it.But It's very interesting information sharing in to the lens.Great...
  • devilsworkshopcrafts Dec 17, 2010 @ 9:09 am | delete
    I hadn't heard of these. Interesting!
  • ArdenBaird Oct 31, 2010 @ 2:02 am | delete
    I really must get one of these. I'm really sensitive to chemicals in laundry soap. Thanks for the great information.
  • Eugene Feb 24, 2010 @ 3:38 am | delete
    What is the washing effect of eco wash balls in frontloaders compared to top loaders? With the ball in the front loader I will assume that the beating effect of the ball on the clothes will have a more positive rsult than in hte top loader?

    Please advise.
  • The_Book_Garden Mar 3, 2010 @ 7:57 am | delete
    Hi Eugene,
    Top loaders aren't very common in the UK and wash-balls are quite popular here. I can;t really see there being much difference in effect on the wash when used in a top loader. The only thing I can see which would impede the wash in a top loader is if it was overfilled with laundry and the balls placed on the top. So, don;t overfill, and place the balls in first is my advice if using a top-loader.
  • carredsal Feb 1, 2010 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    I had never heard of these before. Thanks for a great informative lens.
  • WritingforYourWealth Jan 30, 2010 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    I hadn't heard of eco wash balls, but I'll have to look for them. I currently use Trader Joe's detergent, and it's all natural.
  • Edith Krauss Nov 24, 2009 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Yes,I have been using them for years, now I need a replacement for the Eco-Ball, where can I purchase them in Waterloo County, Ontario?
  • The_Book_Garden Dec 1, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Hi Edith, not knowing the ontario area, I could only say have you checked out amazon?
  • GeothermalVids Sep 16, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Interesting lens. I have never heard of these before. I will have to try them as I strive to be more eco-friendly!
  • Earth_Friend Aug 7, 2009 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I'm always timid to buy things online. Are there stores that carry eco-balls or any eco-friendly products like this for that matter?
    Matthew
  • The_Book_Garden May 20, 2009 @ 10:51 am | in reply to Alison Golder | delete
    By detergent do you mean the enzyme concentrate? I found that some items that are particularly dirty or smelly may need a double dose of this to ensure a clean and fresh smelling wash.
  • Alison Golder May 16, 2009 @ 3:26 pm | in reply to lakeerieartists | delete
    Can you help? I have been using T waves for 4 months and initially they were good, but now they aren't cleaning so well and when I'm ironing my husbands clean shirts I don't feel they are really clean when I can still smell his aftershave! Should I replace them or just use some more detergent?
  • lakeerieartists Apr 6, 2009 @ 9:32 am | delete
    Just blogged about this on the Living the Green Organic Lifestyle Blog.
  • ecohip Mar 24, 2009 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Great lens. I've tried them. They're OK. Much stronger than wash balls but not as strong as aquaballs. But still recommended as the eco alternative to commercial detergents
  • MissMerFaery Feb 23, 2009 @ 6:49 am | delete
    Great lens! I have recently started using the T-wave balls, only done two washes with them so far but they seem to be doing great. Their foam surrounds limit the noise they make too which is good news!
    You might like to check out my latest lens How to Clean Your Home Effortlessly, Chemical-Free!, which is all about another great green product, E-Cloth.
    Look forward to reading more of your lenses!
  • JaguarJulie Feb 21, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    I'm not sure I've seen these in the stores -- I'll have to look!
  • lisasboutique Feb 14, 2009 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    love this info. Will have to try some now. We have children with allergy's so we are always trying out different laundry powders to see which ones will be alright. This might be our solution Thanks 5 stars
  • Belindance Feb 14, 2009 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    I have never heard of these, really interesting product. Thanks for letting us all know about this green product.
  • greenerliving Feb 9, 2009 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for the heads-up on eco-balls. I'm in the US and will be looking for them.
  • Twobit Feb 1, 2009 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    If everyone tried to help the environment one bit at a time, the world may be a lot more cleaner than it is now. Even small things like this help. *thumbs up*
  • The_Book_Garden Jan 22, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
    As Rikkitikki has discovered, there are some reputable companies out there and there are some that are not. The companies I list here are reputable and I can vouch for them personally as having good customer service. I'm still struggling to find US companies that stock eco-balls though, so if you know of any, drop me a line.

    Also, it's reassuring to hear that others have the same problems with the cheaper plastic wash balls breaking and becoming unusable before you even get to the stage of needing to refill them. I'll update on how well The T-Wave balls are doing, so far so good though :)
  • Rikkitikki Jan 22, 2009 @ 9:01 am | delete
    We have been using wash balls bought from BID TV. shopping channel for over a year now.Although the results are "magic" the outer plastic cage has broken(as you stated in tour article) and the company concerned , despite numerous attempts to make a complaint and even returning the faulty article, have not made any acknowledgdement of the problem. this means that you are left with all the refill balls which you can't use. BE WARNED!
  • aj2008 Jan 9, 2009 @ 4:04 am | delete
    You are so right that the environmental impact is huge & yet the solution to some of the problems is there if only people were willing to try new products and change the habits of a life time. It would make such a difference to our children and their children.
  • TheGreenerMe Dec 6, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Really interesting product, I'll definitely consider getting one of these. Nice work.
  • Kris Woods Nov 25, 2008 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    I am a university student and I was sick of lugging heavy and not so eco- friendly detergent up and down my dorm stairs on a weekly basis. A few friends in Europe (why are they so much more eco friendly in Europe?) told me about this product (Green Wash Ball) they have been using---a green alternative to detergent. I was a bit skeptical, but did recently try the Green Wash Ball It is amazing! My clothes came out clean,bright and and smelling fresh!
  • sisterra Nov 14, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Very interesting
  • lakeerieartists Oct 24, 2008 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    Didn't know about these. Really interesting. Welcome to Living the Green Organic Lifestyle.
  • naturegirl7 Oct 23, 2008 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining the Naturally Native Squids group.
  • beachbum_gabby Sep 11, 2008 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    great idea and very helpful to our environment. faved by me!
  • Imogen_Crest Mar 8, 2008 @ 7:26 am | delete
    Great idea for a lens!
  • ShortSaleRealtor Feb 27, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    great lens/info hi 5 to you
  • Kiki_Blitz Jul 12, 2007 @ 7:27 am | delete
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