Grab yourself a couple
of these laundry balls as an alternative to you usual washing powder, which often
contains nasty-irritating chemicals. These latest gizmos work by producing ionised
oxygen that activates water molecules, making them penetrate into fibres to shift
dirt.
Wash day news
No, these aren’t the
kind of thing the bionic man keeps down the front of his trousers, but you could
be forgiven for thinking they’re pure science fiction. These ionic balls are for
your laundry. They’re reusable, capable of doing 60 washes, which means each wash
costs about llp, as compared to 30-40p for detergents and softeners. The environmental
benefits are obvious – eliminating harsh chemicals, washing at any temperature,
and no need for rinsing, so it cuts down on the washing cycle. They are also hypo-allergenic.
The process also causes less wear and tear on fabrics. So how do they work? ‘Now
concentrate,’ as the Friends woman says on that shampoo ad, ‘here comes the science
bit’.
The balls contain
ionic crystals which are charged and produce ionised oxygen, which activates the
water’s natural ability to penetrate fibres and lift away dirt. The spark verdict?
Well, I’ve been using the ionic ball for a couple of weeks now and can vouch that
it works. It is necessary however to use stain remover on some stains beforehand.
The washing does come out clean and smelling nice thanks to the lemon/jasmine of
the balls.
All in spin
This is the environmentally
friendly alternative to detergent and water softener a ball you simply throw in
your washing machine and hey presto, sparkling laundry merges.
The spiky Aquaballs
contain ionic crystals which are charged and produce ionised oxygen, which activates
the water’s natural ability to penetrate fibres and lift away dirt. This is the
high-tech equivalent to scrubbing clothes in a running stream. Amazingly, the washing
as long as the machine’s not overloaded comes out clean and smelling fresh although
stubborn stains remained. Each ball is capable of doing 60 washes, which means at
about 11p a wash, you save money.
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Allergy Clean Up
Soap powder allergy
is extremely common, largely because most washing machines don’t rise sufficiently.
But the new hypoallergenic
ionic laundry ball developed by a naturopath, uses solid washing pellets which do
not leave a soap residue and lasts for 120 washes.
New laundry ball for skin problems
If you or your kids
suffer with eczema and react badly to laundry detergent, the new ionic laundry ball
lets you do your normal wash without detergent.
Created by a naturopath, it increases your washing water’s PH level and softens
hard water, allowing a better wash without harsh chemicals.
