Twiglet Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 ok, I know I haven't posted for ages for when I saw a redaers letter in my Organic Life magazine about washing balls I started thinking....... What are they really like, and which ones are the best? Then I knew the people with all the answers would be my fellow omleteers!! So, are they as good as, better, or just passable, and which brand is best - I've seen several ranging from about £15 to £30. More to the point, are they as ecological as my current "Ecover" washing powder? Discussions welcome - Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Pretty sure theyre more ecological. Not sure how the contents are made but the balls are continuously reuasable and you're not putting much apart from dirt into your grey water unlike the ecover. I use them for all my darks washes and theyre fab. The only thing I've found they don't work for is pureed carrit so I use soapnuts on lights instead. I have the £30 ones I was warned off the cheap (lakeland) ones when I was looking but I now cant remember why. Its been over a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 thanks (belatedly) for that. I HAVE taken the plunge and ordered them from "Nigel's Eco-store" Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Nice to see you again Twiglet There was a massve debate on these a while back, not sure where the thread is though Glad to have you back.... the worms send their love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I think Buffie used these and I asked her if they were worth trying. I'm not quoting what she told me . . . but I haven't bought any! But, maybe she had the Lakeland type? Please let us know how you get on with Nigel's Eco Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have used both the Lakeland ones and Ecoballs and found that the clothes quickly became grey and began to smell musty. I also tried Soapnuts and although I was initially very enthusiastic about these, I abandoned them for the same reason. I have an unopened bag of Soapnuts somewhere...if anyone wants them,(free to a good home) PM me....(having said that, I hope I can find them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I found the same as Egluntine - i wasn't really impressed. I wnt back to Ecover Laundry Liquid - and, I'm ashamed to say, I started using Lenor conditioner instead of the Ecover one I like the smell........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Yup, I found the Ecover softener to be rubbish too. The Tesco 'green one' (can't remmeber the name) is nice though. Works well and smells nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I use Ecover liquid too. But I haven't used conditioner for years and I'm very happy without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I don't bother with it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Oh well, I've taken the plunge now & paid the money so I'll see how it goes - just to say, I use the ecover conditioner and I think they've changed it recently because it seems a bit better than it used to be, I agree, it was a bit weak. Will post an update at a later stage on how the balls are going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Found the soap nut....only they are Soap Pods...the sort you put in a little cotton bag and reuse 4 or 5 times. They are up or grabs if anyone wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
