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Biowashball – Eco-Friendly Product That Washes Your Clothes Without Detergent
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Biowashball is a unique product designed to get clothes clean without use of laundry powder or detergents. Instead of your usual laundry soap or liquid detergent, you place a non-toxic plastic ball in with your wash.
This flexible green sphere is filled with small round microballs made of natural ceramics. The small ceramic spheres change the pH of the water the same way your detergent does, but without harmful chemicals.
Because it is hypoallergenic (no detergent or fragrances) you can safely use Biowashball in any washing machine. It treats grease, organic and chemical stains effectively, getting your wash bright and clean without leaving residues or dumping harmful chemicals into the water. it helps reduce allergies and protects the environment.
I first heard about Biowashball from a friend who prefers eco- friendly products. She began using it because it has no phosphates to pollute groundwater and harm the environment.
She recommended Biowashball because I’d been concerned about the residue my laundry detergent was leaving in my clothes. This was irritating my skin and my allergies were getting worse. But I was skeptical. How could you get clothes clean without soap or detergent?
The first load of wash convinced me. Biowashball left the clothes and sheets smelling clean and fresh, with no left-in residue that could cause irritation and allergy symptoms. Not only that, I was saving money. Instead of dumping more powder or liquid in with each wash, you just re-use the same bio wash ball.
Maybe you feel like I did, constantly using up your supplies and then having to go out and buy more laundry powder or detergent, bleach and fabric softeners. But you can forget all that with Biowashball, you just add the ball to each wash and let it go to work. It’s good for up to three years of laundry, and you can save up to $500 a year.
After I found out how great this product was, I went to http://www.products.naturalcleaneronline.com and picked up another Biowashball for my son. He’s transferring from community college to an out-of-state school and won’t be able to come home weekends to do his laundry.
I have my own washer and dryer. But for students, travelers, and people who use laundromats or apartment complex machines, Biowashball is really a dream come true. They can trade heavy, bulky detergent, bleach and fabric softeners for one little ball that keeps their wash clean, saves them lots of money, and is good for the environment too.
They know about it in Europe and Asia, but it’s new in the United States.
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Copyright (c) 2008 Virginia Ginsburg
Raising your baby green, much like living your life green, involves many options. It is exactly these options that can make an impact on the health of the global ecosystem. That said, the options and opportunities for going green can feel overwhelming at times.
There are many small steps that you can take to start down the path of being an eco-conscious consumer. Your baby will thank you for your attention when she grows up to find native species still in place, clean air, and thriving oceans.
There are many reasons to dress your baby in green clothing. First, green or “eco-friendly” baby clothes are better for the environment because of the three main factors that are taken into consideration by their manufacturers:
1. Energy
Green baby clothes are typically produced using less energy. This is because they undergo fewer chemical processes and are often produced by manufacturers that are held to higher regulations (by their customers) than traditionally-made clothes
2. Chemicals
Green baby clothes are grown with few or no chemical pesticides or herbicides. They are also minimally processed using chemical dyes and colors. All of these chemicals can be harmful to the ecology of our planet by seeping into groundwater and affecting the ability for native plants to thrive.
3. Sustainability
Green baby clothes are produced using sustainable farming methods that take into account the natural ecosystem and creating the least impact possible.
Aside from the ecological reasons for purchasing green baby clothes, you can also dress your baby in them knowing that there are additional benefits, including:
1. Comfort
Although it shouldn’t be surprising, natural fabrics tend to be soft and comfortable – exactly what you want for your newborn.
2. Cleanliness
The eco-friendly bamboo fabric features amazing moisture-wicking and antibacterial properties, which are greatly appreciated by today’s parents.
3. Goodwill
Knowing that you dress your child in clothes that are not actively disrupting the Earth’s delicate balance can create a sense of well-being that simply isn’t possible using traditionally-farmed fabrics.
Your options in buying green baby clothes are many and increase almost daily. As people throughout the U.S. and elsewhere recognize the value of purchasing eco-friendly clothing, more and more manufacturers are expanding their capacities and even some of the greatest designers are turning to green fabrics.
It is increasingly easy to find organically-grown cotton. Even some of the large chain stores carry certain items made of this fabric. Organic cotton is grown with natural fertilizers and is free from toxic chemicals. Farmers rely on crop rotation and age-old cultivation techniques to maintain soil quality and grow healthy plants. A field must be pesticide-free for at least three years to qualify as organic, and the cotton must be processed based on International organic standards.
Bamboo fabrics are one of the more unique eco choices. Softer than even the softest cotton on the market, bamboo fabrics have a natural sheen and are frequently compared to silk and cashmere. It is less expensive and more durable than silk or satin, but can be used in place of either fabric. A great benefit of using bamboo fabric for baby clothing is its antibacterial properties. Bamboo fibers contain a naturally-occuring anti-microbial agent that prevents bacteria from cultivating on it. Bamboo also naturally provides UV protection.
Like bamboo, hemp fibers grow quickly, making it a highly sustainable and eco-friendly crop. The yield from a field of hemp or bamboo is more than double that of an equal acreage of cotton. Hemp fabric still tends to be “nubbier” than cotton, as it is the traditional choice of consumers interested in minimally-processed fibers. That said, in recent years hemp clothing manufacturers have made huge strides and greatly increased the softness of hemp clothing, making it a great option for babies.
Overall, dressing your baby in green clothing has many benefits both for the Planet and your baby. Luckily, it is increasingly becoming more affordable also.
Virginia Ginsburg is an expert on green living and socially-conscious investing. In addition to writing about sustainable products, she runs Green Baby Gifts http://www.greenbabygiftsonline.com , which provides beautiful bamboo clothing for new babies.
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