Washing Balls

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 16:10

Has anyone tried these, if so are they any good? Also does anyone know if can they be used with a water system that has a fixed water softener installed.

Thanks

Karen

batterboy58



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 442

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 18:23

oops sorry, thought it was an adjective.

simma



Joined: 03/02/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 18:27

Haven't a clue Karren but nice to see you on the forum. We just returned from cyprus on thursday and while we were there and driving around the village I wondered where your villa was but wasn't sure. Our villa is almost complete, they are just finishing off on the road in.

John.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 18:56

ORANGEKAZZIE : (...) Has anyone tried these, if so are they any good? (...)



Yes, my wife tried one (a present from an English friend) and I didn't believe it from the start - but I was told I was very wrong. My wife is very enthousiastic about the "Washing Ball". You only use one load of water (no soap, no softener, no second load of water and what have you - I'm not an expert..!) and that's it. My wife wishes that you could buy 'em here, but, yeah... If you*** live in England and are bound to visit TRNC, PLEASE, PLEASE bring us (tyhe wife that is) some "Washing Balls!! Thanks in advance!



*** Or another Brit?! Give us a call: 0533 864 5433.

lippylush


Joined: 29/12/2006
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 19:34

Are you talking about the enviro balls? I have been using one over here (UK) for the past few months and brought one over when we came to the TRNC a few weeks ago. Thought it would be better to use over there because as you say no soap, no conditioner etc. It has little capsules inside the ball which last for about 300+ washes, goodness knows exactly what they contain but my washing comes up clean. Is this what you are talking about?

Sue

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 20:37

Karen,



With my most sincere appologies in advance..............................However hard I treid........

discretion NOT being the greater part of valour...........I had to slip in......a weenie weenie

comment under Chris"s posting 30 degrees.



I am going now to wash my mouth out with soap!



wyn

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 20:47

where do i get one of these. they sound amazing?

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:05

I think Lady Wyn would like some too!!



Chris

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:17

Chris,



I am afraid its too late for that. Washing for her is a thing of the past! She does like to hum

to the backing of the spin dryer. Very sad though!



wyn

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:34

Thank you all for the positive response. I'll definitely get them onto the wanted list as I'm fed up with the washing powder going sticking to the clothes.

Karen





John

House is at the top of the village near to the ravine.

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:49

so does anyone know where they are from?

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:53

ILMD they can be bought from Lakeland (www.lakeland.co.uk ) or quite a few health food shops.

Karen

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 22:00

http://www.biggreensmile.com/products/ecoballs-eco-balls/ecoballs.aspx?productid=ecoballs&siteid=5945



http://www.theclearboxstore.co.uk/PerCasa/eco-laundry-balls-p-36.html?gclid=CJuMy9ud3pQCFQ2qQwodz34TSQ

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 22:17

I use the dryer balls and they are fantastic. They really do cut the drying time and fluff up the towels. I bought mine in ou local(UK) £1 shop

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 22:33

We have used the enviro wash balls for a month or so. They really do work!

Got ours of ebay.



ilovemydogs



Do you live in Doncaster? We may be neighbours, I live near the Racecourse.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 23:08

hi , bought mine in cosco , excellant !!!

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 23:17

stuntman. yes armthorpe for my sins...





just bidding on bid t.v for some put £10 bid in but haven't got a clue how much they are supposed to be.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 23:58

ILMD they are £16.99 at

http://www.theclearboxstore.co.uk/PerCasa/eco-laundry-balls-p-36.html?gclid=CJuMy9ud3pQCFQ2qQwodz34TSQ

sorry if its too late.

Karen

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
27/07/2008

What is wrong with stones down by the sea side!!!! Far cheaper and good excercise.

saint3


Joined: 25/06/2007
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 01:59

Regarding wash balls you can buy them from any Comet shop.They are £29.99 for a thousand washes, which equals to 4 years of washing.

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 04:46

try QVC the shopping chanel, they used to promote them loads,



Good Luck,

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 09:36

what a load of namby - pambys,whats wrong with the old wash board and

mangle,it never did my grand mother any harm and she had muscles like,arnie

afterwards.plus it kept her fit for her other day job,as a coalman and bouncer

at the local co-op stores,she would have lived to the ripe old age of 96 but she got run over by a coal lorry,

this is just a load of balls





p .s

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 09:40

p.s were did you say they can be bought--- the balls that is.

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 09:50

cruggs..... good job we know you are joking or your head would do nicely to scrub the clothes. ha ha .

just got mine from ebay £15

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 11:34

does this mean you do not need washing powder / liquid ?

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 11:46

Nige

Big?????

I have checked various sites on the net and they range from 9.99--24.99 so now I am doubting which is genuine. One says you save water by doing no rinses, how to you get rid of dirty water out clothes. One says use a little detergent. Very confusing.

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 15:00

Just found this on Google, are these them??



Chris





Price: £9.99 RRP: £14.99 - you save £5.00! Ex VAT: £8.50



Manufacturer: Ecozone

Description

2 Laundry Balls + 2 Refill Bags + Free Stain Remover



Up To 150 Washes Per Pack!!



Voted In The Top Ten Best Green Household Products by The Independent January 2005!!!



Pack contains 2 laundry balls 2 refill bags and free stain stick



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No measuring required

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Less cost per wash load

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One step cleaning-no bleach or softeners required

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Contains NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS

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dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 15:34

I use one from Lakelad and was not totally convinced at first. I now add just a smidgen of powder with it and my washing is lovely and clean. Can't use it with fabric softener though so I have to stop the wash towards the end, take the ball out and re-start on last rinse after adding fabric conditioner.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 13:35

Do they keep the whites, white or do they become grey after a while as you aren't adding any "whiteners" to the wash?

Also back to part of my original question, does anyone use them with a fixed water softening system installed, if so will it reduce the life of the "balls". Can't seem to find the answer on the web. Lakeland are the only people who say theirs can't be used with water softeners.

Karen

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 21:23

how do you reduce the spin on a washing program. i can't figure that one out

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 22:46

My balls are yellow.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
28/07/2008 22:48

They don't clonk around as much when spinning as the blue ones.