tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post582871451452375336..comments2024-03-27T07:59:25.142+02:00Comments on Eco Footprint ~ South Africa: Eco friendly washingDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-74294365664198080102012-07-20T09:03:20.093+02:002012-07-20T09:03:20.093+02:00Flower Lady - I will report back on the ball once ...Flower Lady - I will report back on the ball once I have finalised my findings.<br /><br />The ONLY way to dry washing is on the line LOL Yes, we are ONLY going to use solar power :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-41178498138297469752012-07-19T13:20:41.861+02:002012-07-19T13:20:41.861+02:00I'm interested in seeing how these balls work ...I'm interested in seeing how these balls work too. I don't have a hot water connection to my washing machine though. We do have solar heated water for showering, probably not enough to take care of the machine.<br /><br />I use a 'solar dryer' for my laundry, clotheslines. I love the smell of line dried laundry.<br /><br />Do keep us posted. Are you going to be strictly solar FlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-38970348764856447202012-05-18T07:13:32.876+02:002012-05-18T07:13:32.876+02:00Jody - Will do :)Jody - Will do :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-20218428271531728272012-05-18T07:13:16.859+02:002012-05-18T07:13:16.859+02:00Lindsey - Welcome and thank you :)
Trust me, the ...Lindsey - Welcome and thank you :)<br /><br />Trust me, the US of A is NOT behind the times - at least NOT in comparison with SA!!!<br /><br />Check out this link for the washing balls :) http://www.amazon.com/Green-Wash-Ball-Laundry-Detergent/dp/B003FOCZ56Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-54975999274842504532012-05-18T02:59:21.408+02:002012-05-18T02:59:21.408+02:00We're keeping an eye on this one. Please do te...We're keeping an eye on this one. Please do tell us how well it does.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-52827769871219249442012-05-17T23:35:47.830+02:002012-05-17T23:35:47.830+02:00Oh, my God! I just found your blog and am SO glad ...Oh, my God! I just found your blog and am SO glad I did. <br /><br />I need one of these balls. I don't know if we sell them in the states (we like to be as behind the times as humanly possible) so the internet may be the ticket...<br /><br />So cool!Lindsey @ Bear Soaphttp://www.wholetthebearout.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-31698547656357045282012-05-17T15:50:04.173+02:002012-05-17T15:50:04.173+02:00Lynette - Thanks very much - very good to know :)Lynette - Thanks very much - very good to know :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-68737930824960470482012-05-17T15:39:37.009+02:002012-05-17T15:39:37.009+02:00I have been using this specific make for a year no...I have been using this specific make for a year now. It works wonderfully. I only use home made detergent on my husband's clothes as it is always full of grease and dirt, but for my stuff and the kid's stuff it works great.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507947803380011601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-8037497513769031062012-05-17T15:07:07.865+02:002012-05-17T15:07:07.865+02:00Tanya - I think soap nuts are completely different...Tanya - I think soap nuts are completely different, and they create a soap suds too? this will not - it is purely through the action of the increased ph that the dirt is loosened - or so I believe :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-49665179675478368592012-05-17T12:33:15.967+02:002012-05-17T12:33:15.967+02:00I've heard of soap-nuts but nothing like this!...I've heard of soap-nuts but nothing like this! Love the idea though and will definitely hunt around for one myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-87629648259274471682012-05-16T18:52:50.561+02:002012-05-16T18:52:50.561+02:00GG - I, too, have wondered if it is a gimmick. Bu...GG - I, too, have wondered if it is a gimmick. But I'd like to not put commercial washing powder into my grey water reed bed, so I'm going to try it out. The price has dropped to R49 / unit - so it's not a major expense :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-38218998231352307622012-05-16T17:52:44.571+02:002012-05-16T17:52:44.571+02:00I have seen these and always wondered if they were...I have seen these and always wondered if they were a gimmick. One draw back for me is that since they need to dry out between washes I would need at least 3 - BIG family! Look forward to your report back.garden girl in SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684429162780759994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-83637430202766715502012-05-16T16:45:43.715+02:002012-05-16T16:45:43.715+02:001st Man - Perhaps it's only as seen on (South ...1st Man - Perhaps it's only as seen on (South African) TV :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-22567428714904102992012-05-16T16:45:10.375+02:002012-05-16T16:45:10.375+02:00Quinn - Will let you know - please give me a coupl...Quinn - Will let you know - please give me a couple of weeks...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-42868237594499010822012-05-16T16:44:45.849+02:002012-05-16T16:44:45.849+02:00Crystal - Exactly my thoughts - I will let you all...Crystal - Exactly my thoughts - I will let you all know :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-2806907516976023092012-05-16T16:44:22.811+02:002012-05-16T16:44:22.811+02:00Jane - Just wish that the washing machine that you...Jane - Just wish that the washing machine that you have was available here... I'd use that in a flash :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-89720310835159406432012-05-16T16:12:51.668+02:002012-05-16T16:12:51.668+02:00That's fascinating! I've never seen this ...That's fascinating! I've never seen this before (and it's one of the 'as seen on tv' items, and I watch tv, ha.) <br /><br />Let us know how it works.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-72876387259209795072012-05-16T16:00:12.765+02:002012-05-16T16:00:12.765+02:00Can't wait to hear the results of your experim...Can't wait to hear the results of your experiment!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-64709739171628828222012-05-16T14:46:44.211+02:002012-05-16T14:46:44.211+02:00Would love to hear how well this washing ball work...Would love to hear how well this washing ball works. I make my own washing detergent, but if we could eliminate detergent all together that would be much better.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395567357486981056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-81075731931249333262012-05-16T13:58:20.969+02:002012-05-16T13:58:20.969+02:00I never saw such a thing. I will be curious if it ...I never saw such a thing. I will be curious if it works. Not that I can use it, but I am always curious about product claims.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.com