Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 just bought some ecover but realised we don't have a dosing ball can't put it in the drawer of the machine as it would just run straight into it, the drawer doesn't contain it if you know what I mean. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 the drawer doesn't contain it if you know what I mean. Any suggestions? Is it supposed to? I have an Ariston, and the drawer isn't a proper drawer, it just pulls open from one side like a door, the liquid or powder travels down a little curved slide into the machine. I always pour liquid in and have not had any problems. If you are desperate for a dosing ball, check on the websites of main manufacturers of washing liquids (like Persil etc) as some of them will send a dosing ball out for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Oh dear, can you put the powder (measured out in the little scoop they give you) straight into the drum? just off tohave a looky under my sink to see if I've got one- edit nope sorry but son has just found some cress seeds there!! (sorry totally off topic but hey- cress seeds!!) Edited March 21, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Don't want to state the obvious (sorry-if you have already checked) but is there any customercare line on back of bottle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Just looked on the back of my bottle of Persil, there is a number for a free dosing ball, 0800 243131. not sure if they are open over Easter or if it is all recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 i thought someone might have a tip, like cut a tennis ball in half or something i've asked for one on freecycle so fingers x'd. just found the instruction book for the machine which says you can pour detergent into the drawer but they recommend a dosing ball so i'll try the drawer and see how it goes, all fun and games this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Have fun with your 'balls' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 i thought someone might have a tip, like cut a tennis ball in half or something Oh, you wanted a 'Blue Peter' answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tessa the Duchess Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Oh, you wanted a 'Blue Peter' answer How about you get a small plastic bottle that might have contained vitamins or something like that. Put the Ecover in it, leave the top off and chuck it in with the washing, the washing liquid should gradually be dispersed among the washing as the machine rocks and rolls. No sticky back plastic used in this experiment Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 someone has offered me one on freecycle, that was quick! picking it up t'row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 someone has offered me one on freecycle, that was quick! picking it up t'row Oh good, can stop thinking of weird alternatives to a dosing ball now I have been very lucky today with Freecycle, I have scored 5 sacks of smokeless fuel and some large terracotta pots for the patio I think it's because of the holiday, lot's of people leave London thank goodness Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 excellent! Hopefully lots of people (except the ones with the good stuff) go on holiday here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...