Magnetic ball for washing machine

magnetic laundry balls There are a lot of accessories for a washing machine, and all of them, according to advertising, improve washing, make it efficient and economical. Housewives buy everything to make the washing process easier. Take, for example, a magnetic ball designed to get rid of scale. But is he really that good, let's find out.

Advantages and disadvantages

A magnetic ball is a plastic or rubber ball with magnets inside. These magnets are necessary to soften water due to the fact that the molecules of insoluble salt begin to move chaotically, changing shape. That is why magnetic balls have a number of advantages, which we will list:

water penetrates fabric fibers more easily, which helps wash things;
the balls have a long service life, at least 10 years, nothing happens to them even after 20 years;
a ball with a magnet is quite heavy, and therefore, rotating in the drum, it knocks dirt out of the laundry;
magnetic balls allow you to save on washing powder and conditioners;
the balls do not affect human health.

The advantages of such an accessory are impressive, but whether this is actually true remains to be seen. But the main drawback of a magnetic ball is the noise that appears during the washing process as a result of its beating against the washing drum. If you put not one ball, but several, the knock will be impressive.

The second disadvantage is that magnetic balls are not suitable for washing down jackets and bulky jackets. Of course, you can wash it, but the effect is minimal.

Instructions for use

Since the balls do not harm the drum of the washing machine, they can be safely used for automatic washing. But there are some nuances associated with the characteristics of the fabrics. The number of such balls placed in the drum will depend on what you are going to wash. But everything will depend on the size of the balls themselves, and they can be different.

When washing cotton items, you can put 12 balls from the package. Provided they are small.
When washing delicate fabrics, such as velor, 6 balls will be enough.
4 balls are enough to wash woolen items.

Important! When washing using washing machine balls, it is enough to pour half the specified amount of powder.

You can wash with balls in almost any mode. They can be used when washing in cold water, but for the “Boiling” mode or when the water is heated to 80 degrees or higher, they should not be placed in the machine drum.

Magnetic Balls Review

Who produces such balls, and where you can buy them, we will consider in the framework of this paragraph. Here are popular magnetic balls:

The Aquamag ball is a Chinese-made ball designed to combat the formation of scale during washing, as well as to soften water. This ball weighs about 900 grams, so it is enough to have one such ball. The ball body is made of plastic. In addition to its basic properties, it is hypoallergenic, suitable for washing children's clothes, disinfects laundry and eliminates unpleasant odors. To enhance the washing effect, you can pre-soak the clothes in water with a small amount of powder and a ball for half an hour, and then put them in the drum of the washing machine.

Balls “White Cat” from the company “TECHNOTRADE” - balls produced in Germany, sold in packs of 12 pieces. Each ball has a rubber shell with a magnet inside. The service life of these balls is unlimited. They not only help remove scale from the machine, but also mechanically knock dirt out of clothes. Using even one such ball, you don’t have to use water softeners. As you can see, the manufacturer claims a lot, but it is unknown whether these balls justify themselves, but they cost about $46.

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For your information! You can purchase a magnetic ball at a large household chemical store or order it online.

The Eco Life ball is a ball designed for washing machines and protecting them from scale. Produced in Austria. The manufacturer of this ball only provides a 5-year warranty, although it can be used for much longer. The ball not only cleans the machine of scale, but also saves up to 30% of powder and 20% of electricity. Its price is about $4.

The conditioner ball is a magnetic ball with a plastic body, produced in three colors. It can be used not only for washing clothes in a machine, but also for washing dishes in the dishwasher. The ball is environmentally friendly and softens water. Its diameter is 6 cm and can be placed in water no hotter than 60 degrees. Cost about $1.

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Balls As Seen on TV – two magnetic balls to prevent scale formation in the washing machine. Cost about $10.

Reviews

There was a boom in magnetic balls back in the 90s; today such an accessory for a washing machine is extremely rare. Firstly, it is more difficult to deceive the modern consumer, and secondly, a lot of reviews about such balls and balls have appeared on the Internet. Here are some of the ones we found.

amerikanka, Kherson

I have been using White Cat balls for three years now and have not discovered any advantages. Balloons magnetic ball small in size, about 4 cm in diameter and weighing 35 grams. A long period of use showed that money was wasted, and quite a lot at that. In addition, the claimed removal of scale is complete nonsense. This was confirmed by a burnt-out heating element. I also didn’t notice any effect on the quality of washing. In general, if you really want to get rid of scale, then use citric acid, and for better rinsing of laundry, do not forget about the extra rinse function.

ZhulikYS, Lipetsk

I bought a new product in the world of household chemicals, White Cat magnetic balls, and the seller praised them very nicely. Based on the results of long-term use, I noticed only a slight effect on the quality of washing; complex stains still remain. With the balls, I began to use fabric softener a little less, while the clothes are soft and pleasant to the touch. I can’t say anything about descaling, but I tested their effect on plaque in the toilet. After a week of stay, nothing has changed, the raid remains the same. The disadvantage of the balls is that they knock on the drum, although this does not harm the car, since they are rubber. Plus, they always get stuck in the duvet cover. Conclusion: it is better to buy ordinary cheap washing balls, the effect will be the same.

Shenia, Minsk

Having seen the advertisement, I bought a miracle gadget – a green Eco Life magnetic ball, but I never saw the miracle. When washing, as the manufacturer advises in the instructions, I stopped adding water softener, reduced the amount of powder, and did not add conditioner. The laundry that comes out is really well washed and soft. But even without the ball it is absolutely the same; I conducted the experiment several times.However, I still put the ball in the machine, because the money is spent. But he's not worth the money.

greenline, Ufa

Through joint purchases, I purchased an Eco life magnetic ball for $3, which I called the “miracle ball.” This is because the manufacturer claims a lot of advantages. This means getting rid of scale, saving powder, eliminating rinse aid, and using it in a washing machine and dishwasher. I can’t say yet how well the ball works; I didn’t test it in my washing machine because it was broken, but my friend’s machine started coming out of white-gray stones after washing. Apparently this is the result of the ball's work. I think there is an effect, and it’s inexpensive.

As you can see, magnetic balls come in different sizes. Most users note that such an accessory is an unnecessary and ineffective waste of money. Some people really liked this ball. We are not dissuading you from buying, if you want to try it, try it, good luck with your washing!