Aquaball laundry soap alternative
21st Century Health's product, the Aquaball - like the Eco Ball Adam reviewed earlier - is another detergent alternative based on ionization to get your clothes clean (without, supposedly, injuring brightness or darkness). It is hypoallergenic, purports to destroy staph and and e.coli, and eliminates static cling. Since it doesn't involve soapy residue, they say you can cut back on the rinse cycle, shortening wash time and consuming less water.
The Aquaball does have a lemon and jasmine scent, so it may not be right for all people with allergies, but it does say it's safe for people with eczema and other skin conditions, even babies.
Each refill does 120 washes. The starter kit is £14.95 (including two Aquaballs), but after that you just buy replacement pellets at a cost of £14.95 for a five pack. They say it works out that your laundry'll cost 6p per wash.
How does it work? The Aquaball cleans by releasing ionised oxygen, which increases the PH level of the water in your wash and activates the water’s molecules. These then penetrate deep into the fibres of your clothes lifting dirt away without damaging the fabrics. Clothes are washed sparkling clean, fresh and soft without any of the nasty residues of harsh detergents. Sounds great!
See also Elana's post about soapnuts if you want a third option foralternative clothes cleaners.
