Anyway - how do wash balls work?
I already said that they need to be "charged" by the sun every now and then (every month, see how to use washing balls) to increase the energy in the chemical pellets in the ball. Then what?
These pellets inside the ball emit infra red rays that break water molecule's hydrogen combination into smaller water cluster and activate the small water cluster. This increases the molecular motion of the water, water easily penetrates the fibers and the washing power of the water itself is increased.
The wash ball also radiates negative ions that soften the fibers in your clothes so the dirt can come out faster and easier without the use of detergent.
Wash ball also eliminates the chlorine from the water. This helps save the clothes (colors and elasticity). By doing this it softens the water and soft water has lower surface tension and is better for any kind of washing.
Balls also keep the water at the same pH spectrum that normal detergent has, so it can remove oils and dirt.
That is basically all that wash ball manufacturers tell us. I am not that good at physics to tell if this is just baloney or is it true :). I did find and post another post about these that is more sceptical and that it seems was written by someone that knows what he is talking about.
WHAT A CRAP.
ReplyDeleteMy god, if you don´t know anything about science at all just keep your mouth shut would ya?
These things are just another placebo. It's nice to safe the environment, but do it in a scientifically proven way. If you just want some sweat fragrance and stuff diluted from your clotehs: don't use detergent. If your clothes are really dirty or you want to be sure you kill all micro-organism that lives in it: use (biodegradable) detergent. That's how simple it is.
Pfff
To anonymous, if you don't know how to comment without being so rude, then you should keep YOUR mouth shut !
ReplyDeleteOkay, your science is VERY VERY BAD. First, letting the ball "charge" in the sun will not do anything other than heat it up.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I will grant you that the pellets do emit infrared radiation, but do does the case, the water in the washing machine, the machine itself, and you standing in front of it, as well as any object between room temperature and absolute zero. This does NOT break apart water molecules, that requires far more energy (through something like electrolysis).
The other items I can't really comment on too well. I suppose it's possible that the ball could act like a water softener, but it would then need to be periodically recharged. Still, check the Wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laundry_ball
Apparently the FTC is pursuing false advertising charges against manufacturers for saying things like these that are flatly untrue.
I bought one sceptically, and it works like a charm, no more damaged clothes, expensive detergent bills etc.
ReplyDeleteStuff science it works
Sceptic
i use two together, while stains still need soaking. no more damage to clothes, expensive detergent
ReplyDeleteThe question is - Does washing detergent work?
ReplyDeleteObviously dot so well, if it is not obvious that the balls dont work.