Ecoegg, Fragrance Free, 720 Washes

Very pleased with this egg!So convenient to use. Have tried various enviroment and skin friendly products that are also rated for their convenience and this has to be the easiest to use.To use : place the laundry in and sit the egg on top of the laundry, that's it!I purchased the eco egg holder so it sits in that on the machine when not in use, so all I need do is just reach and place in, also this results in no effort in drying it out in between washes.Upon first use the egg requires filling with pellets, the instructions indicate what to do but this is also a very easy process.The egg does not do well being left inside the machine in between washes, it doesn't need the holder, it can sit upright on its own on a ledge, shelf or where laundry powder or capsules are usually kept but better not being shut in a cupboard as always best with this to air out.I check if it is starting to smell a little damp each time before use, I always shake it a few times and then check again, shaking the egg tends to remove any slight dampness, if it were to remain, then placing outside or by an open window or fan would work.The scent is barely noticed on clothing, this does clean well though and great for sensitive skin, much kinder to the machine and lasts a long long time.I only use the stain remover spray on really stained garments. No softener needed, leaves clothes feeling nice.This works well on a colour care wash and have been able to wash even towels and bedding on this same wash which now means I can wash clothes in with towels and bedding too, I still seperate whites and colours.I've used this egg on industrial clothing and it did really great. This is a great price too. It not only works out way cheaper than other eco brands, it works out a lot cheaper than non eco brands too.

I'd never heard of these until about a week ago and although sceptical, I decided to give it a go after reading all the great reviews. When it arrived I couldn't wait to try it out.When I opened the little bags of pellets to put in the egg, I noticed they do smell a bit musty but that doesn't transfer to your clothes when washed, clothes just come out smelling clean.I am impressed! Seems to clean my clothes as well as the pods I'd been using and have had no issues at all and I feel better knowing that there's no harsh chemicals so its win win. I didn't even bother adding fabric softener to the wash and clothes and towels still felt soft once dry.If it lasts the 210 washes it's great value for money but even if it doesn't it's still better value than the pods I'd been using and I'd probably get around 60 washes with them for the same price.

I have used this for 57 washes now and have found that it does get the laundry relatively clean. However some stains still persist and I have noticed that our white sheets have developed a grey tinge. We do live in a hard water area so I suppose that gives the eco ball an extra challenge. I am pleased it has no heavy washing powder smell and the washing always has a soft feel to it when dry. It is certainly very economical and environmentally friendly which is so important now. I would recommend using soap first on areas of heavy soiling, not the liquid soap, this seems to do the trick. I bought this item primarily for its cost effectiveness and also for sensitive skin.A few more weeks down the line and I have completed 72 washes. Alas, the washing has become increasingly dingy and on our work clothes, they are very grubby. I regretably have had to return to soap powder. What have I done wrong, I have reduced the load, soaked certain items and used stain remover. All to no avail I fear. I wonder if there are other customers who have had the same problem.

As with so many skin conditions, there are many triggers and finding and elimintaing the causes can be tricky. Our toddler son appeared to develop an allergen triggered eczema following a change of washing powder on a holiday to France (having already suffered with sensitive skin) and despite returning to our normal washing powder on our return, it continued to worsen. The doctors prescribed an emolient, which did help calm our son's discomfort but did little to reduce the eczema.After researching eczema on the internet (and feeling we had eliminated other allergen causes), we came across the Ecoegg. We immediately stopped using washing powder or fabric softener and within 3 weeks, my son's eczema had calmed down signifcantly. Now, 7 months on, it has almost disappeared and the dry skin is under control with the emolient. Use of washing powder (e.g. if he wears something washed at the grandparents) does aggravate his skin, so we now rely on the Ecoegg as a means of control. The Ecoegg is very cost effective vs washing powder and does clean well, so it is an all round win for us!We've purchased this particular egg to test out the fragrance (having used the fragrance free one previously with essential oils to give a pleasant smell) and so far we are pleased, although the fragrance is very subtle.If you suffer with Eczema and haven't yet found something that works, then I highly recommend giving the Ecoegg a go.