What manufacturers just come up with to improve the quality of washing. Today their task is even more complicated. Modern users strive 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 why they are needed and how to use them.
What are washing balls
You can find several varieties. All of them differ in form and principle of action. It can be washing balls made of foil, magnetic, oxygen. Consider those that are more popular:
- Balls with tourmaline for washing.
- Rubber "hedgehogs" for washing, rinsing and drying.
- Polypropylene versus spools.
- Magnetic.
Tourmaline balls
They are a plastic case with holes. Inside the case are small ceramic balls. According to the manufacturer, they include 80 types of minerals.
Operating principle: when washing in water, negative ions are released, 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 when washing, you do not add additional detergents.
At the request of the manufacturer, you can use tourmaline balls for two to three years. You no longer need to buy powders and rinses. You can imagine how much money you can save.
Benefits:
- Do not contain chemical additives (phosphorus, boron).
- Validity - three years.
- Ceramic balls have an antibacterial effect. Substances penetrate deep into the tissue, 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 exact dosage.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Inefficiency.
In some reviews, users complain about the quality of tourmaline balls. Things after washing lose their color, dirt is poorly removed.
On the network you can find balls of different cost. You need the 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 rubberized balls. From above they are covered with pimples. Used for washing items from fluff, as well as ordinary linen. Often, "hedgehogs" are used to wash the down jacket. In the process of rotation, they hit the surface of the product, not allowing the filler to pile up.
It is undesirable to use without powder: plastic balls improve the quality of washing only in combination with a detergent. Of the advantages we can highlight the availability, low cost.
Hedgehogs can be replaced with regular tennis balls.The effect is the same: tennis balls break lumps of fluff, do not damage the drum of the machine.
Balls Against Spools
Frequent washings contribute to the formation of spools on clothing. Woolen products are particularly affected.
Polypropylene balls come to the rescue. Outside they are covered with soft loops. During rotation, the loops collect all the garbage, wool, hair from the surface of the fabric. In addition to effective washing, you get preventive maintenance of the machine from blockage.
Magnetic balls
What do magnetic balls look like? These are products with large rubber holes with a magnet inside. The principle of operation is the same as in previous cases. Balls beat about things, helping dirt to exfoliate better. An internal magnet softens the water.
It will not work out completely, but a smaller dose can be used.
Advantages: unlimited service life, economical consumption of water and electricity.
How to use laundry balls
If we are talking about tourmaline balls, they are pre-charged in the sun. Be sure to set the correct water temperature - not higher than 50 degrees. Otherwise, the products are deformed.
How many washing balls do you need? Enough 2 pieces, with loading up to 7 kg. They need to be put in the drum with the laundry. Let them dry after use.
Balls against spools and "hedgehogs" are used according to the instructions on the package, from 2 pieces. Magnetic are laid in the amount of 6 to 12 pieces.
What can be replaced
Not sure how to replace tennis or other balls? Use silicone or rubber baby balls.On sale are soap gel balls that are used instead of washing powder. You can buy them on 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.