Reviews of the magnetic ball for washing machines

Before buying an unknown product with questionable properties, it's worth thoroughly researching it. An unusual washing machine protection product in the form of magnetic balls is causing a stir among consumers. Reviews will best tell you what a magnetic ball for a washing machine is like. We've compiled real-life opinions on balls from various manufacturers, and here's what we found.

Eco Life Magnetic Ball

Alexandra2013

I spontaneously bought an Eco Life magnetic ball a few years ago; I guess people are smarter now. I was hoping it would actually work, as it's quite expensive. I decided to test it not on a washing machine, but on a kettle. I heated water to about 60 degrees Celsius and placed it in the magnetic ball, leaving it in the kettle for about six hours. The result was zero; the limescale remained.

As for washing with the ball in the machine, nothing special happened either. Hard terry towels didn't become any softer. Saving on the washing powder and ball also didn't work, as the stains didn't come out. I even put this "miracle product" in the dishwasher, but it didn't help; everything just turned white inside out. Conclusion: the money spent could have been used to buy a children's construction set for a good cause.

Aivengo

I bought the ball back in 2012 and have been using it constantly. It hasn't changed in appearance or lost any of its properties over the years, meaning the manufacturer was right about the 10-year shelf life. The ball's main purpose is to soften water, protecting the heating element from scale. My impressions are as follows:

• things don't get softer;
• they don't wash out better;
• there is no saving of powder when washing with a ball;
• but it gets rid of scale.

The thing is, my washing machine had been in service for a little over 11 years and then broke. But I managed to wash clothes with a ball in the old machine for about a month and a half. After the technician opened the washing machine, the heater core was pleasantly surprised by how clean it was. I wasn't expecting that, considering I rarely cleaned the machine and didn't use Calgon or similar products.

I noticed that grey particles often accumulated in the rubber seal, and I washed the same particles out of the drain filter.

Overall, I'm happy with the ball. I've recommended it to all my friends and given it to my relatives as gifts. But after buying a new washing machine, due to bearing and drum failure in the old one, I seriously doubted its usefulness. The thing is, the new washing machine is very quiet, and I noticed the ball clacking against the drum. I asked the technical support technician if this was affecting the machine. It turned out that it's best not to use such "things." Since then, I've stopped washing with a magnetic ball, as it's not just the heating element that's important, but also other parts that would be very expensive to replace.

Miss s

I bought a magnetic ball through a group purchase online. The purpose of the purchase was to protect my new washing machine. I thought this method would be cheaper than permanently use of CalgonDoes the ball work? Yes, it does, but I can't say how effectively. It's hard to test for scale buildup. But the towels, which were like sandpaper, have become very soft. Apparently, the water becomes softer, and the wash goes better. Plus, the ball allows you to save a little on detergent.

Greenline, Ufa

I bought the Eco Life magnetic ball a long time ago. I call it a miracle ball for the following reasons:

• protects the washing machine by preventing scale build-up;
• saves washing powder, now I use less of it;
• no need to use fabric softener;
• long service life, more than 5 years;
• Can be used in dishwashers.

I couldn't test its effectiveness against scale because my washing machine broke before I bought it. However, a friend's laundry was leaking grayish-colored particles after washing with the same ball. I liked the ball, but the odd, flimsy packaging bothered me. The ball is made in Austria and is expensive, but the packaging doesn't match it. Otherwise, I have no complaints about the ball.

White Cat Balls

American

About three years ago, a representative of the company "White Cat," which produces chemical-free household cleaning products, showed up in my city. The first thing they advertised to me was magnetic laundry balls. The promises were enticing:

• effective washing;
• saving on powder and conditioner;
• better rinsing of things;
• Wash in soft water at a lower temperature, which saves energy.

The promises were fulfilled. I bought a pack of these balls and used them every time I washed my washing machine for almost three years, until the machine burned out. My husband took the appliance apart himself, so we got to see the heating element in person. There were no salt deposits on it, but it was completely covered in sticky dirt and detergent. Conclusion: although the descaler balls helped, the heating element burned out. Besides, they have another drawback: they get stuck in the duvet cover. The effect of the balls is so minimal that the money was wasted.

If you want to protect your appliances, consider the composition of your detergent, use an extra rinse cycle more often, and regularly clean with citric acid.

As you can see, opinions are divided. It's up to you to decide which one you believe. You can test it experimentally if you don't mind spending some money. Good luck!

   

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