Go nuts for greener washing with Soapods
Just when we thought we were doing the best we could by ourselves and the environment by using Eco Balls in our washing machines, a new, more sustainable product comes along and blows the balls out of the water! Soapods Soap Nuts are essentially pods (that’s nut shells to those who are not familiar with nature), which come from the Soap Nut tree. Found in their natural habitat of Nepal and India, the Soap Nut tree produces these pods, which are organic, sustainable, eco friendly and completely natural. When the pods are submersed in water they produce nature’s own version of soap, producing soap suds which are perfect to wash your clothing. Retailing for just under £5, in a bag the right size for around twenty five washes, this Green and Ethical product is as good for your wallet as it is for the environment. Soapods are compostable and biodegradable and because they do not contain chemicals or perfumes, they are allergy free as well. They do not give off an odour, but if you like to have a ‘laundry smell’ you can always add essential oils to the water, as there is no need for a fabric softener with Soapods. The Soapods work well in a 30 or 40 cycle. Using them in hotter water will decrease their life span. They are suitable for cold washes, however, you must soak them in hot water first to release their lather. Because they are a natural product that contain no chemicals, Soapods are also perfect for hand washing.
It’s a greenwash with ecoballs!
Ecoballs are the latest product that allow you to wash your way to a greener environment! Ecoballs, retailing in the region of £34.99, are three balls that you place in your washing machine, instead of your regular detergent and fabric softener. Containing compressed pellets, Ecoballs work by ionising oxygen to clean your clothes in an environmentally friendly way.
Ecoballs will work for around a thousand washes and come with an option to refill the pellets (showing further environmental initiative) and also come with an additional stain remover, designed to remove tough, stubborn stains.
Containing no harsh chemicals, Ecoballs, are Hypo-allergenic, making them ideal for babies, or those with sensitive skin conditions such as eczema. Ecoballs are also anti-bacterial and designed to soften your clothes and protect against colour fade.
Ecoballs, will save you money, as each wash works out as costing just 3p (as opposed to 30p on detergent) and you can save money on electric bill as well, as rinse cycles can be adjusted to be shorter, as there are no harsh chemicals to wash out from your clothes!
In January 2005, Ecoballs were voted one of The Independent’s, ‘Ten Best Green Household Products’ and since then they have gone from strength to strength. Ecoballs offers all consumers a greener, more ethical and environmentally friendly way to do their clothes washing! So, what are you waiting for? Pop these balls into your washing machine today and wave goodbye to fabric softeners in wasteful bulky plastic bottles and harsh chemical washing powders!
