Today's increasingly popular environmentally friendly products that are not harmful to nature, do not cause allergies, and just as desirable, do not cost crazy money. For example, baking soda and citric acid can clean the bathroom, and foil balls will help in the laundry.
In general, the use of balls of various materials is gaining in popularity. Different types of balls are used for different purposes and different types.
The simplest, which you can make with your own hands, are balls of foil. They are used to remove static electricity, and make the fabric soft. The balls are made from ordinary aluminum foil by rolling, you should get tight balls with a diameter of ten to fifteen centimeters.
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On a side note, aluminum tends to remove static electricity, so on the Internet, using foil laundry balls is a pretty popular way.
However, it is worth noting that there is an opinion that there can be no static electricity in modern washing machines, in addition, the laundry is in the water, which also excludes its occurrence. Nevertheless, if you personally faced with the problem of electrified laundry, it is worth trying to roll foil.
Also, with a strong rotation, the foil can crumble, get caught in the clothes and ruin them. In this case, if you are still afraid that the ball may crumble and damage the clothes, it can be put in a linen or mesh bag, such as those used in the sale of, for example, garlic.
The balls still improve the overall quality of the wash, due to the extra friction of the clothes. Also, there are reports that the use of such balls reduces the consumption of purchased laundry detergents, because, rotating with clothes, the balls better distribute the powder and thus reduce the formation of soapy streaks.
Along with, with balls of foil, there are purchase options for washing balls, which have different purposes. Consider some of them.
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Tourmaline balls.
These are spheres that contain capsules with minerals, cellulite, and silver particles inside them. Such pellets have an antibacterial effect, disinfect the laundry, and eliminate unpleasant odors. They make the fabric softer and the colors brighter. Tourmaline balls are used for both hand and machine washing. Can be used in water of any temperature.
Such spheres are ideal for daily washing of underwear, shirts, shirts, They do not contain chemical components, and are considered safe for human and environmentally friendly.
Please note: Use different balls for washing, should be with a fully loaded drum, otherwise the spheres are broken.
Tourmaline balls in the water emit alkali, which subsequently foams and cleans things. Cost such balls are quite expensive, but they have a long service life, and one ball can be used for two to three years.
Important: When using any purchased laundry balls, read the instructions.
As a side note, you should periodically dry the spheres in direct sunlight.
Please note, all spheres are hypoallergenic and perfectly suitable for laundry for newborns.
Important: Since plastic spheres are made of colored material, you should check if they stain. Pour hot water over the spheres and check after half an hour to see if the water has stained.
Anti-lint spheres
These are fluffy spheres consisting of small plastic loops. They are used to clean clothes from animal hair, lint, and lint. They also help clean the washing machine from clogs. They are loaded together with woolen clothes for delicate washing and combing lint.
Rubber or plastic bubble balls
Often used to wash down jackets, coats or blankets. Such spheres break up the inner layers of down well and prevent the formation of lumps. Fluff balls do not have a cleaning effect, they are used only with laundry detergents, but they increase the mechanical effect on the laundry, which contributes to a higher quality of cleaning.
Magnetic balls
It should also be used only in combination with detergents. In addition to the mechanical improvement of washing, there is a magnet inside such spheres, which demagnetizes the water and makes it softer. After such washing the laundry will be pleasant to the touch and will retain its qualities longer.
Ceramic balls
These are rubber balls with ceramic granules inside. Also made of natural raw materials, a cheaper version of tourmaline spheres. It should be soaked for fifteen minutes before washing. During washing, it forms a persistent foam, at the expense of which cleans things. After use, such spheres should be dried. Keeps them for a long time, and they do not require additional use of detergent.
Balls for bras
Another very useful invention - balls for shaving bras. It is a sphere inside which a bra is placed, and it allows you to keep the shape of your underwear, as well as protect the washing machine from mechanical damage. A very useful laundry accessory with a lot of positive reviews.
With all the richness of choice, you should be guided by the purpose of using laundry balls. If you want to improve the mechanical impact, for example when washing sneakers or jackets, use durable balls without soap base: foil, magnetic, bubble. And for eco-friendly and hypoallergenic washing, replace detergents with balls with minerals: tourmaline or ceramic.
