Ecoballs® Instructions Directions for use Ecoballs
Contents
1. pellets to go everywhere Q My Ecoballs have started to smell strange and so are my clothes and washing machine A Inthe years prior to using the Ecoballs you have probably been using powder or liquid Just like your washing machine dispenser tray can accumulate a build up of hardened powder liquid so can the inside of your machine and pipes If this is not cleaned away it will cause a bad smell and will block the pipes this smell will have been masked by the synthetic perfumes in powder To clean out your washing machine leave the drum empty and switch the machine to a hot wash of 900C or 950C put 2 cup fulls of White Vinegar in the dispenser tray and switch on White Vinegar is good at removing hardened limescale powder deposits is anti bacterial and does not foam up in the machine If you do this once a month you ll be keeping your machine in top condition and smell tree if smells still persist check the pipes at the back of the machine they could be blocked Q Why are Ecoballs Anti Bacterial A The Ecoballs PH is higher than 10 Bacteria is active in PH between 6 8 Q How do the Ecoballs work A Ecoballs increase the degree of alkaline In the water Ecoballs exceed OH which will react with stain dirt under saponification saponification creates surfact active agent which lifts the dirt away The Activated water molecule filters easily into the inside of clothing fibre and makes combination between filth and f2. Ecoballs Instructions Congratulations on purchasing the Ecoballs 150 washes you have taken a step to help reduce toxic chemicals from your clothing and from entering our water supply You will also cut your washing bills by up to 60 Directions for use e Follow laundry fabric care label instructions and place the load in the machine drum Never overload the machine we recommend a load as the Ecoballs must be allowed to circulate freely in the water and amongst the clothes to achieve the desired results e Place 1 or 2 Ecoballs on top of the load together inside the drum depending on load size For more soiled loads or for stronger washing power use 2 Ecoballs together e Ecoballs need to circulate in the water so only use your regular washing programme and do not select a reduced water program You can use an ECO setting as long as the water that is used during the washing cycles is not reduced Select the desired temperature between 30 oc 60 oC Do not boil wash with the Ecoballs you will shorten their life e The pellets inside the Ecoballs do not contain any fillers builders or any chemical that leaves a build up in the fabric therefore you may cut out the rinse cycle from your wash programme to save water if your machine allows This is usually in the form of the RINSE HOLD button If you cannot cut out the rinse you can still use the Ecoballs through the rinse you just will not be saving any water Wash time
3. e stores such as www greenshop co uk Ecoballs do not contain toxic enzymes optimisers or other poisonous chemicals therefore the results of using Ecoballs cannot be compared to that of laundry powders that do contain toxic chemicals Q How do I know when to top up refill my Ecoballs A You will notice that the mineral oxide pellets inside the casing of the Ecoballs decrease in size and that the balls become very light You may also notice the cleaning power is not as strong Use the refills that come with the Ecoballs as a top up only to increase cleaning power at this stage do not throw any pellets away Further refills are available from where you purchased the Ecoballs junior 150 washes and these ones are designed to replace all your existing pellets As long as the outer casing is in good shape you can continue to refill time and time again Q I can t open my Ecoballs to refill them A To open your Ecoballs first you must remove the sponge ring take out the screw using a Philips screw driver You can open the ball by turning on half one way and the other half the other If you are still having problems knock the rim the protruding join holding the 2 halves against a hard surface and then constantly rotate the ball in your hand hitting it at a different spot on the rim each time By doing this you are unlocking the mechanism to open the balls be careful as sometimes the two halves can open suddenly you don t want the
4. e washing pellets have worn out please dispose of any remaining pellets safely in the general waste The pellets are biodegradable Ecoballs are a protected product manufactured by Ecozone Uk Ltd Ecoballs and the ECOBALLS logo are a registered trademark owned by Ecozone UK Ltd Ecozone UK Ltd Unit 1a Tannery Close Beckenham Kent BR3 4BY www ecozone co uk eco customer ecozone co uk Tel 0845 230 4200
5. ed out to ascertain if this is safe You must not use this grey water for drinking or bathing in Q Can I use the Ecoballs in Top Loaders A Ecoballs can be used in Top Loaders Front Loaders Twin tubs and industrial use machines though you will need to use more Ecoballs for industrial machines we suggest that if your machine has twice the load capacity of a standard domestic machine then use two sets of Ecoballs for maximum results Q Can I add fabric softener to the wash with the Ecoballs A You should find that the garments are naturally soft without the use of fabric softener If you do miss the synthetic smell we suggest that you only use an Eco softener such as Ecover but do not add it to the wash When the wash is complete remove the Ecoballs add the softener and switch the machine on to a short rinse Q Can I still use water softener tablets to protect my machine from lime scale build up A You cannot use a water softening tablet with the Ecoballs however we would recommend that you use the MagnoBall Anti Limescale Magnetic Ball for use in the washing machine and dishwasher Guaranteed for 5 years MagnoBall will save you a lot of money on softening tablets Please refer back to your place of purchase for details on the MagnoBall or visit www ecozone co uk Q My Ecoballs used to work really well but now they have stopped working A You may need to top up your Ecoballs with the refills supplied If
6. ibre loose Under the stirring of a washing machine the filth will be separated from fibre more quickly and will scatter in the water so as to reach the effect of cleanout Mineral oxides condition the water by changing its ionic structure Sodium and potassium oxides dissolve in the water increasing its alkalinity l e the Ecoballs makes the molecule of the water smaller which returns the water to having its brilliant hydrating properties high solubility and good permeability This is so that it can remove stains odours and provide you with an antibacterial effect Inside each laundry ball are solid washing pellets The pellets contain non toxic mineral oxides Q Can I use Ecoballs on a septic tank A We have not carried out any tests for the Ecoballs use on Septic Tanks We have many customers that have used the Ecoballs very successfully on Septic Tanks As the Ecoballs release very little deposits into the water supply over a long period of time the possible blockages that may have occurred by using conventional powder should not occur when using Ecoballs Q Can I use the grey water to water my garden A We have not carried out any tests on the grey water from the washing machine As the Ecoballs release very little deposits into the water over a long period of time you may recycle the grey water for use in the your garden to water grass or shrubs but we do not advise you to water fruit or vegetables as no tests have been carri
7. should be around 30 minutes to gain maximum washes e You may continuously use the Ecoballs wash after wash but once you have finished all your washing for the day you must always take the Ecoballs out of the drum to dry e Ecoballs cannot be used in the tumble dryer the dryer will shorten the life of the Ecoballs Ecoballs F A Q Q Why does the sponge ring come off the ball sometimes A When sponge gets hot it tends to expand and that is when it can slip off the ball Ecoballs were first made without the sponge ring and this was only added after customers mentioned the noise If you find the sponge ring is difficult to put back on try soaking it in warm to hot water so the sponge expands slip it back on the ball then drop the ball in cold water so the sponge shrinks tightly back If this problem persists replacement sponge rings are available from www ecozone co uk Q Why are nt my Ecoballs working A Firstly make sure that you are not over loading your machine and that you are giving room for the Ecoballs to circulate in the water Make sure that you are not using a setting on your machine that is attempting to clean your clothes using a minimal amount of water You may find that on more soiled clothes or for larger loads you may have to use 2 Ecoballs together If you find that your whites are not luminous white you may add a small amount of Ecover bleach or household borax available from supermarkets or onlin
8. you live in a very hard water area the lifetime of the Ecoballs may be shorter than in a soft water area therefore the pellets will require topping up more often Try the MagnoBall Anti Limescale Ball see above Q Are Ecoballs safe for delicates A We advise that you use only 1 Ecoballs for a delicates wash and put your delicates in a laundry bag to protect them always select the delicates wash on your machine But if a garment is very precious expensive or delicate please HAND WASH ONLY and do not use the Ecoballs Washing machines can be very rough on delicate clothes Q I have allergies and eczema can use Ecoballs A Ecoballs are hypo allergenic and safe to use for sensitive skin Ecoballs have been approved by Action Against Allergies in the UK Q Can I wash nappies and baby clothes A Ecoballs are safe for baby clothes and sensitive baby skin We have received many excellent testimonials from customers that use the Ecoballs on reusable organic nappies The Ecoballs mineral pellets change the water molecules to soften the clothes and change the water acidity to more alkaline bacterial doesn t grow in alkaline conditions We recommend that you pre soak heavily soiled nappies and use the stain remover Additional supply of Ecoballs stain remover is available from your place of purchase or www ecozone co uk Caution Ecoballs are not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children and animals When th
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search