Today, organic products that do not harm nature, do not cause allergies, and, preferably, do not cost crazy money, are becoming more and more popular. For example, baking soda and citric acid can clean the bathroom, and foil balls can help with laundry.
In general, the use of balls from various materials is gaining more and more popularity. Different types of balls are used for different purposes and different types.
The simplest that you can make with your own hands are foil balls. They are used to remove static electricity, and give the fabric softness. Balls are made from ordinary aluminum foil by rolling, dense balls with a diameter of ten to fifteen centimeters should be obtained.
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On a note: aluminum has the ability to remove static electricity, so on the Internet, using foil laundry balls is a fairly popular way.
However, it is worth noting that there is an opinion that there can be no static electricity in modern washing machines, besides, the laundry is in the water, which also excludes its occurrence. However, if you have personally encountered the problem of electrified laundry, it is worth trying to roll the foil.
Also, with strong rotation, the foil can crumble, clog into clothes and ruin it. In this case, if you are still afraid that the ball may crumble and damage your clothes, you can put it in a linen or mesh bag, which is used when selling, for example, garlic.
The balls further improve the overall quality of the wash by adding friction to the clothes. There are also reviews that when using such balls, the consumption of purchased detergents is reduced, because, rotating with the clothes, the balls distribute the powder better and thus reduce the formation of soap streaks.
Along with foil balls, there are commercial options for laundry balls that have different purposes. Let's consider some of them.
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tourmaline balls
These are spheres, inside of which there are capsules with minerals, cellites, silver particles. Such granules have an antibacterial effect, disinfect linen, and eliminate unpleasant odors. Thanks to them, the fabric becomes 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, T-shirts, shirts. They do not contain chemical components and are considered safe for humans and environmentally friendly.
Please note: use a variety of balls for washing, should be with a fully loaded drum, otherwise the spheres break.
Tourmaline balls in water release alkali, which subsequently foams and cleans things. These 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.
Note: You should periodically dry the spheres in direct sunlight.
Please note that all spheres are hypoallergenic and are great for washing clothes for newborns.
Important: since plastic spheres are made from colored material, you should check if they get dirty. It is necessary to fill the balls with hot water and after half an hour check whether the water has turned colored.
Balls vs pellets
These are fluffy spheres, consisting of small plastic loops. They are used to clean clothes from animal hair, lint and spools. They also help to clean the washing machine from blockages. They are loaded together with woolen items for delicate washing and combing the pile.
Rubber or plastic pimply balls
Often used for washing down jackets, jackets or blankets. Such spheres well B break the inner layers of down, prevent the formation of lumps. Pimply balls do not have a cleaning effect, they are used only together with washing powders, but they increase the mechanical effect on the linen, 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, a magnet is located inside such spheres, which demagnetizes the water and makes it softer. After such washing, the linen will be pleasant to the touch and retain its qualities longer.
Ceramic balls
These are rubber balls with ceramic granules inside. Also made from natural raw materials, a cheaper version of tourmaline spheres. Soak it for fifteen minutes before washing. During washing, it forms a persistent foam, due to which things are cleaned.After use, these balls need to be dried. They last for a long time, and they do not require additional use of washing powder.
Balls for bras
Another very useful invention is the balls for stringing bras. This is the sphere inside which the bra is placed, and it allows you to keep the shape of the underwear, as well as protect the washing machine from mechanical damage. A very useful laundry accessory with a lot of positive feedback.
With all the richness of choice, you should focus on the purpose of using laundry balls. If you want to improve the mechanical effect, for example when washing sneakers or jackets, use strong balls without a soap base: foil, magnetic, pimply. And for eco-friendly and hypoallergenic washing, replace detergents with mineral balls: tourmaline or ceramic.
