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Whatever manufacturers come up with to improve the quality of washing. Today, their task is even more complicated. Modern users seek not only to effectively wash things, but also to maintain their health. Production does not stand still – and now we are offered balls for washing in a washing machine. Let’s figure out what they are for and how to use them.
What are washing balls
Several varieties can be found. All of them differ in form and principle of action. It can be washing balls made of foil, magnetic, oxygen. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones:
- Balls with tourmaline for washing.
- Rubber “hedgehogs” for washing, rinsing and drying.
- Polypropylene against pellets.
- Magnetic.
tourmaline balls
They are a plastic case with holes. Inside the case are small ceramic balls. According to the manufacturer, they contain 80 types of minerals.
Principle of operation: when washing, negative ions are released into the water, infrared radiation works. The action is similar to the work of washing powder: the bond of dirt with the fibers of the fabric is weakened. Using balls in the wash, you do not add additional detergents.
According to the manufacturer, tourmaline balls can be used for two to three years. No more buying powders and rinses. You can imagine how much money you can save.
Advantages:
- Does not contain chemical additives (phosphorus, boron).
- The validity period is three years.
- Ceramic balls have an antibacterial effect. Substances penetrate deeply into the fabric, removing dust allergens, microbes.
- Do not leave a divorce on linen. On the contrary, they strengthen the color of the fabric, make it softer. Therefore, you do not need air conditioning.
- Do not require precise dosage.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Inefficiency.
In some reviews, users complain about the quality of tourmaline balls. Things after washing lose color, pollution is poorly removed.
In the network you can find balls of different prices. You need original ones that are made in South Korea. A lot of resources are spent on production, so products cannot cost less than 4000 rubles. The rest is fake.
hedgehog balls
These are plastic or rubber balls. From above they are covered with pimples. Used for washing things made of fluff, as well as ordinary linen. Often, “hedgehogs” are used to wash a down jacket. In the process of rotation, they hit the surface of the product, preventing the filler from bunching up.
It is undesirable to use without powder: plastic balls improve the quality of washing only in combination with detergent. The advantages include availability, low cost.
“Hedgehogs” can be replaced with ordinary tennis balls. The effect is the same: tennis balls break down clumps of fluff, do not damage the machine drum.
Balls vs pellets
Frequent washing contributes to the formation of pellets on clothes. Woolen products are especially affected.
Polypropylene balls come to the rescue. Outside they are covered with soft loops. When rotating, the loops collect all the garbage, wool, hair from the surface of the fabric. In addition to effective washing, you get the prevention of the machine from clogging.
magnetic balls
What do magnetic balls look like? These are products with large rubber holes, inside of which there is a magnet. The principle of operation is the same as in the previous cases. The balls bang against things, helping the dirt to flake off better. An internal magnet softens the water.
It will not work to completely abandon the powder, but you can use a smaller dose.
Advantages: unlimited service life, economical consumption of water and electricity.
How to use laundry balls
When it comes to tourmaline balls, they are pre-charged in the sun. Be sure to set the correct water temperature – no higher than 50 degrees. Otherwise, the products are deformed.
How many laundry balls do you need? Enough 2 pieces, when loading up to 7 kg. They need to be put in the drum along with the laundry. Let them dry after use.
Balls against pellets and “hedgehogs” are used according to the instructions on the package, from 2 pieces. Magnetic are laid in quantities from 6 to 12 pieces.
What can replace
Don’t know how to replace tennis and other balls? Use silicone or rubber baby balls. Soap gel balls are commercially available, which are used instead of washing powder. You can buy them in the market, in hardware stores.
After reading this article, you can try to give up detergents. Perhaps now everyone will find an alternative to washing powders.