![]() I have a family of 5....A husband that works in an automotive shop, a preteen, a toddler, and an infant. My laundry piles grow exponentially every day, and it can be very hard to keep up with! Laundry is my husband's ONLY chore, and he tends to be a slacker. Rather than do a load every day, he waits for his day off and does several loads...and then neglects to fold and put things away. But that's my personal gripe and has nothing to do with this post, haha. With a family of 5, clothes get dirty FAST. The babies get food (and worse) on their clothing, and my husband gets a ton of grime on his work uniforms. With laundry detergent being so darn expensive, keeping our ever-growing piles of laundry clean can be a challenge. One that can cost an arm and a leg! Being a cloth-diapering family makes out laundry challenges even worse, since traditional, detergent based laundry soaps can utterly destroy cloth diapers. So on top of needing to buy normal laundry detergent, we also have to purchase special detergents that are compatible with our cloth diapers. Not good at all! That's why I was thrilled to learn about SmartKlean Laundry Balls. This is a unique, eco-friendly, non-detergent laundry ball that is effective on normal clothing yet gentle enough even for cloth diapers. How cool is that?! It is also reusable, and will last for up to 365 wash cycles! Now THAT is a lot of laundry! Here's how the SmartKlean works, since I'm sure you're all wondering: - Delivers an effective, toxic-free wash without the use of soap or detergent. – Derived from earth minerals, its active components are formulated to leave no residues behind in the water or fabrics, making it 100% safe for people of all ages and the environment. Ideal for sensitive skin and eczema. Recyclable, BPA & PVC-free. – Its full power lasts up to 365 washes or more! Additionally, without any foam or residues, it requires no rinse cycle, saving ‘loads’ of water & energy! – It naturally maintains the softness, elasticity and color of the fabrics. In comparison to any laundry detergent, your clothes and linens will last much longer. No more fading, static cling or stiff fabrics means no fabric softeners or dryer sheets are necessary! -The laundry ball is simply placed among the laundry in the washing machine. It may be left in the machine for the next load. All that is required is a monthly sun bath for 1-2 hours to regenerate the ceramic beads in order to keep it working at full force! The laundry ball is filled with many ceramic beads, each comprising a combination of different minerals. When these ceramic beads come in contact with water, they form oxygenated water. The water molecules are fragmented into smaller sizes, increasing the water’s dissolution power and enabling better penetration into the fabric’s pores, therefore releasing dirt, grime and odors. This is similar to the effect of detergents on water, but at a molecular scale without harsh chemicals. The natural ceramics are formulated to leave no residues behind on clothes, or the environment. No residue means it produces a 100% safe and worry-free wash for the whole family as well as an extended lifespan for your clothing in comparison to any laundry soap or detergent. Fine or heavy fabrics, colors or whites, the laundry is fresh, safe and clean! So the SmartKlean not only helps reduce your carbon footprint by saving water and keeping nasty chemicals out of the ground, it also provides a cost effective way to keep your family's laundry clean for up to a whole entire year! How cool is that?! Add to that the fact that it will help prolong the life of your clothing and linens and is completely safe for cloth diapers, and you have a winning product! I have been using the SmartKlean Laundry Ball for a couple of weeks now. I didn't know what to expect, especially since this product is detergent free. I am pleased to say, my clothing is just as clean as when I use traditional detergents! On top of that, I don't have any residues left behind and there is no chemically smell left behind on my clothing. I have also used this when washing my cloth diapers, and it works very well! Whenever I try a new laundry detergent on my diapers, my heart stops...I worry that I may be unintentionally harming my stash. I worry that my babies may develop nasty rashes due to the change in my laundering routine. Thankfully, this has not been the case with SmartKlean. It gets my diapers clean without leaving anything behind. (Whew!) I love the SmartKlean Laundry Ball. It is efficient, easy to use, and cleans clothing wonderfully without relying on detergents, chemicals, fragrances or dyes. This makes SmartKlean ideal for those with sensitive skin and even conditions like eczema! There are no harsh ingredients in this mineral based cleanser, therefore your skin won't be irritated by it. I also love the fact that it is reusable and can last for up to a whole year, depending on how many loads need to be done. Think of how much money can be saved by switching to SmartKlean! And this great laundry system is also very eco-friendly and helps to reduce waste. You'll use less water and help keep plastic detergent bottles out of the Earth's already overflowing landfills. Now it just doesn't get much better than that! I would definitely recommend SmartKlean to...well, to everyone! This product will change the way you do laundry! BUY IT: You can purchase SmartKlean Laundry Balls on the SmartKlean website. You can also follow SmartKlean on Facebook and on twitter to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! WIN IT: One very lucky follower will be receiving a SmartKlean Laundry Ball to try for themselves! How cool is that?! Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter! This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ and will be open until 12:01AM EST on 12/01/2011. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced here, tweeted, shared on Facebook, and contacted via e-mail. The winners will have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I receive no response, I will be forced to draw a new winner. ***Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
43 Comments
Sandy H
11/16/2011 08:41:17 am
Can be used in HE washing systems and leaves no Trace in our aquatic ecosystem.
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Claire
11/16/2011 09:15:26 am
I learned it is non-toxic 100%.
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Michelle Levine
11/16/2011 10:59:27 am
I learned that smartklean is hypoallergenic
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Rebecca Weaver
11/16/2011 02:54:31 pm
Neat ida
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11/16/2011 06:56:59 pm
I learned that the minerals in the smart klean ball alter the water to make clean without any chemicals.
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Samantha Cuhel
11/16/2011 06:59:14 pm
Sorry, I'm entering on my phone and I hit the wrong button for my last name in my previous comment.
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11/16/2011 10:27:06 pm
I learned that they use all natural minerals for the cleaning instead of regular 'detergents'.
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sarah shult
11/16/2011 11:13:51 pm
I learned that it will wash 365 plus loads - that should last me nearly a year! And I love that it is safe on cloth diapers:)
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Sara Myrick
11/16/2011 11:51:52 pm
I learned that it is comprised of 4 different ceramic balls each with a specific function in the cleaning process and it has 2 internal magnets to help with impurities and odors.
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Gabriella Iacobone
11/17/2011 12:54:02 am
It is all-natural and non toxic: always a winner in our house!
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Christina C
11/17/2011 02:50:28 am
I learned that with SmartKleen you can eliminate the rinse cycle and wash clothes in cold water.
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Terry Ross
11/17/2011 03:13:56 am
I see that it was used on soiled uniforms. Does this mean it gets that greasy stuff out as well without the harsh chemicals? thanks T
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Fawn H
11/17/2011 04:19:04 am
I learned that it is good for 365 loads which is about 10 months worth of laundry for me, great deal!
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Melissa H.
11/17/2011 04:26:35 am
I learned that it is composed on high-quality Swedish ceramics and is free of PVC and BPA!
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11/17/2011 04:48:13 am
I learned that sodium percarbonate(not sure what that is, unless they meant bicarbonate), lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide are kinder on the earth than bleach to keep white clothes white.
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Vanessa Vazquez
11/17/2011 04:50:13 am
It removes chlorine from water.
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Tiffany
11/17/2011 04:51:56 am
I love that you can use this with cloth diapers because I have some super sensitive little ones and I think the use of something mineral based that leaves no residue would work miracles for our family!
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11/17/2011 06:28:30 am
I learned that one ball will work on loads up to 18 lbs.
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melissa williams
11/17/2011 08:44:43 am
I learned it replaces fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
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Karen Fields
11/17/2011 09:51:35 am
I learned that the "SmartKlean Ball can prevent 8-16 gallons of chemicals down the drain".
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Hannah
11/17/2011 09:59:00 am
You can put it out in the sun to re-vamp it.
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Wendi Niccole
11/17/2011 10:21:33 am
It's safe for cloth diapers and people w/ excema.
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Suzanne K
11/17/2011 10:51:59 am
I learned that it can conserve -literally- TONS of water and conserves energy as there is no rinse cycle or hot water required.
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Shannon Egan
11/17/2011 12:02:55 pm
I learned that since these laundry balls produce no suds or foam, a since cycle is unnecessary. So it saves water. :)
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Jessica Snook
11/17/2011 02:46:44 pm
I learned that it replaces fabric softener and dryer sheets.
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JoAnna Kane
11/18/2011 02:45:50 am
I learned that it has 4 kinds of ceramic beads inside, each made with different minerals
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Cori Hill
11/19/2011 11:42:48 am
Wow! This is amazing that it lasts for 365 washes!
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Amanda Alvarado
11/20/2011 01:33:31 pm
I learned that it leaves no trace in our water ecosystems.
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Rebecca Brown
11/21/2011 12:53:50 am
I like that it's safe for fussy septic systems!
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Jenafer Barker
11/25/2011 09:25:08 am
The first thing I noticed is they have a page specifically to tell consumers about cheap imitation knock offs. That is something every company should do. As a consumer who likes to find the best deal this is important information to have at your finger tips.
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey
11/26/2011 08:17:37 am
hypoallergenic and natural
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Tawnya Sather
11/27/2011 08:17:11 am
I learned it can be used in traditional and HE machines and it is safe for septic systems.
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Sarah Z
11/27/2011 02:31:06 pm
I learned that it is composed on high-quality Swedish ceramics and is free of PVC and BPA and it can prevent 8-16 gallons of chemicals from going down the drain.
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Gianna
11/27/2011 03:24:38 pm
Leaves no trace in our aquatic ecosystems.
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11/28/2011 02:37:17 am
The active components inside are derived from Earth minerals and are formulated to leave zero residues behind.
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Christine
11/29/2011 10:19:49 am
is hypoallergenic
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nicky flowers
11/29/2011 10:47:30 am
Nice that it saves sooooooo much water.
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Nikki P
11/29/2011 10:11:46 pm
I learned that it is non toxic
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Terra Eash
11/29/2011 10:28:15 pm
I like that it is reusable for a year and uses only cold water to reduce costs and environmental impact
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erma H
11/29/2011 11:06:05 pm
I had learned that smartklean is hypoallergenic.
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gala
11/30/2011 03:11:37 am
smartklean is hypoallergenic
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