How can I reuse or recycle … washing powder balls?
I posted an item from my mum last week about how to reuse washing powder tablet nets and it made me think of their solid plastic friend: those funny shaped ball things that you put washing powder in before putting the ball directly into the washing machine.
I’ve got a few floating around from back in the day when they were the washing powder innovation du jour and since I’m trying to move away from chemical powder onto soapnuts now, I have no need for them.
Any suggestions for reuses? They’re really sturdy with a flat bottom but awkwardly shaped apart from that.
I’ve never seen these before!
I think they could be made into potpourri balls… they’d look interesting on the Christmas tree.
I’d love to have them, but I don’t know what the post would cost to send them – I’m in Canada!
I have been looking EVERYWHERE for these, as they are the only method I have found that doesn’t leave a smeary powder line on clothes, and mine is split and ready to retire.
I cannot find any retailers who still sell them ,would you part with one for a few quid? I can post a cheque which would cover costs and P&P. Pls respond
Plant pots?
OMG!!!i have been trying to find these for ages. They don’t sell these anymore!! Have you got any more? I’ll pay postage, etc.
If there is anything that is usable, but you don’t want it, I recommend posting your item on Freecycle (yahoo groups, but just Google “Freecycle” to find it). Its good for the environment!
they are normally just the right size for a pair of socks.they are really helpfull to stop pairs loosing each other.
I have also been looking for these and would be willing to purchase if you still have some left. Please email me with details if possible
thats so neat that u wanna throw something away and u could have just out them on ebay and sold them like crazy
I am desperate for one of these as my one has broken could you send one to me PLEASE.
I have also been trying to purchase these balls – please contact me if you wish to part with any.
Brigit
please call 07764491596 thanks
I have one of these balls, I will send it for the cost of the postage.
I too have been trying to find these. Anyone else got any they don’t want
Chris
I still have some of these washing powder balls.
I have spent months searching for one of these balls and considering the number of similar comments, there seems to be a gap in the market! If no one else has taken up your offer, I’d love to! Happy to pay P&P or whatever. email me quirk@one-name.org
hi im after one of the plastic ones for washing powder from the early 90s do you have any you don’t require i will pay postage for it
many thanks mark
Yes, I still have some email me pfutter@aol.com.
In common with a number of other responders, I too have been searching for a replacement for the ball that I have, that is getting very tired of being repaired. If you have another of these that you would be willing to part with I would be completely happy to pay your price! Email me nic.gurney@smithsdetection.com.
Sounds like someone needs to find a way to make one of these from recycled materials, so that all these people who are desperate to get one can make their own as even if they get one of the many people have stashed away, it sounds like they break quite frequently. I have a few but just re-use them but if I haven’t had one to hand I just stick the lid of the washing liquid in the machine, obviously not as well designed to disperse the liquid as a round ball but never had a problem.
i am looking or a ball that i can put in the washing machine can u help me
I have some washing powder balls, if you still want one.
I’ve been looking for a replacement for my one that’s finally given up the ghost. If anyone has a spare, I’d be happy to pay postage. Please mail – marypond@btinternet.com
I have found some more washing powder dosing balls, if anybody wants some I will sent them for the cost of the P&P. Email me pfutter@aol.com
Hi does anyone have any of these spare??
My mum’s old one has recently cracked and we cant find a replacement anywhere.
If anyone finds one can you please email me at hp71@kent.ac.uk
I’d be happy to pay P&P costs
Thanks
Has anyone else got one of these going spare?
My boyfriend has just fitted our kitchen and unfortunately has blocked in the soap dispensor drawer of our washing machine and there is nothing he can do to remedy it…. (great!)
Have a ton of washing powder to use and don’t want to chuck it onto our clothes without protection.
Any spare powder ball most gratefully received… Will happily pay postage and a ball fee if required!
Thanks,
Anna
Hi,
I have been searching the net for some of these plastic powder dosing balls, if you would be interested in selling a couple, would you let me know please, mine has been misplaced and no one is owning up in our house, and now I’me lost without it.
Many Thanks
I still have a few of the white dosing balls left, if you are interested I will send you a couple for the price of the P @ P, see above for the email address. Janet
Hi Janet
Any more dosing balls???? These are very difficult to find it is driving me crazy!
Many thanks
Hello Saffron
Yes, I still have some, email me I will give you details. Janet
Do you still have some, I’m desperate for one of those plastic ball things. Les