For the past couple of weeks I have been reviewing the Ecoegg Laundry Egg, together with the Concentrated Fabric Conditioner and the Bamboo Kitchen Towels in a bid to go greener and reduce my laundry costs. With the addition of Daniel to the family and now he is eating, teething, dribbling and generally making a mess my laundry has increased significantly!
What is an Ecoegg?
It’s a device that holds these magic pellets to lift away dirt and clean your clothes without the use of harsh chemicals. It replaces the need for washing powder or detergent and can be used again and again – It comes as either 54, 210 or 720 washes. I have been road testing the 210 wash soft cotton Ecoegg.
What’s it like?
It looks very space age inside my machine, I love the design and the ease of use, the way you can just chuck it in with the washing and let it get on with it – no mess, no scooping, slopping, pouring or measuring. Set up was pretty easy, one packet of black pellets and three packs of white pellets, leaving two packs spare.
After about 72 washes (I do about 1 lot of laundry every other day so that would for me be about every 4 months) you need to top up with one pack of the white pellets. So it works out extremely good value and you’re helping to save the environment.
You can use your normal fabric softener, I decided to go the whole hog and go for the concentrated fabric conditioner, which is so concentrated you only need 3 squirts directly in your fabric conditioner draw making it come out at a cost of 3p per wash! It’s a pretty big bottle so I know it will last ages, I was a bit worried about where I’d put it, but it does just about fit under my sink!
But does the Ecoegg clean your clothes as well as the big brands?
This is where I put the Ecoegg to the test! In the instructions it says you can’t wash over 60 degrees and to not overfill the drum so that the egg can circulate, also you can’t use reduced water option. You can use a stain remover as well if needed, either your own favourite or the Ecoegg stain remover. My clothes came out nice and clean with a pure fresh fragrance, even with whites. I found if I needed a little boost of fragrance I just added a tiny amount of my usual fabric softener as well and that’s all it needed.
No photo filter used, the blue shirt is meant to be blue!
I decided to do the ultimate test – I recently did a Spartan mud and obstacle race (read about my adventure here) and my trainers were so muddy they need to be washed! I did rinse off the lumps of mud before washing, I wasn’t that mean!
Before
After rinsing
After washing with the Ecoegg
I think it passed the test! We also road tested the Bamboo towels which are a strong kitchen towel that you use and then can wash and reuse. I found them great to use as wiping up cloths, nice and soft with an added bonus that they can be washed and reused.
Have you or would you swap your laundry products for Ecoegg products? They have a huge range of cleaning products available both online and in supermarkets. The dryer egg is next on my list!
Disclosure: I received these products in return for my open and honest review.
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153 Comments
Is this a worldwide giveaway or just uk? And can you use it with modern cloth nappies?
October 6, 2015 at 9:30 amUK only and I don’t see why not
October 6, 2015 at 10:36 amThankyou 🙂
October 6, 2015 at 10:37 amFrom Ecoegg: Yes, they are great for washing cloth nappies. Loads of our customers use them on their nappies as it is kind to sensitive skin. In fact, we also are endorsed by the reusable nappy association as they think our product is great for using to clean cloth nappies.
October 6, 2015 at 12:26 pmLooks good. Would love to give it a try! ;0)
October 6, 2015 at 12:03 pmThis looks fab. I had something similar once, but it sort of ended up making clothes smell like wet dogs. I’d love to try something a bit better but still eco friendly! Great giveaway.
October 6, 2015 at 8:25 pmIt’s definitely better than that!
October 6, 2015 at 8:27 pmLooks like it works…
October 7, 2015 at 3:38 pmwould love to try this out
October 7, 2015 at 4:25 pmThis looks really good! Would love to try it out! xx
October 7, 2015 at 4:35 pmNice prize.
October 7, 2015 at 5:49 pmWould really like to try this.
October 7, 2015 at 5:58 pmPlease pick me
October 7, 2015 at 6:33 pmThese sound perfect for my grandson who has sensitve skin
October 7, 2015 at 6:47 pmGreat competition, love your blog and your family looks so cute!
October 7, 2015 at 7:14 pmThank you so much and good luck!
October 7, 2015 at 7:38 pmLove to give this a try
October 7, 2015 at 7:58 pmGreat stuff
October 7, 2015 at 8:55 pmVery interested in seeing the results you got using this product. Was always sceptical of the cleaning power. I need some for myself now.
October 7, 2015 at 9:26 pmLooks fab thanks for a lovely giveaway
October 7, 2015 at 11:43 pmSounds amazing! My other half has really sensitive skin so we keep trying different powders, etc, to find one that doesn’t result in itching.
October 8, 2015 at 12:04 amNice giveaway, would like to give this a try.
October 8, 2015 at 12:36 amI’ve been so curious to try these for so long, they sound like a great idea x
October 8, 2015 at 9:03 amMe too and now I’m converted!
October 8, 2015 at 9:24 amlove to see how this works.hope its good for dirty football kit.
October 8, 2015 at 12:51 pmI’ve never heard of these before but they did a good job on the trainers!
October 8, 2015 at 1:51 pmI have never seem these before. I am impressed with the performance on the trainers. I spend a fortune on stain remover, detergent, fabric conditioner. These will be much more economical
October 8, 2015 at 3:46 pmhope to win xx
October 8, 2015 at 3:57 pmwould love to win one thankyou
October 8, 2015 at 4:57 pmWould love to try this!
October 8, 2015 at 8:53 pmI’d like to give this a try
October 9, 2015 at 7:33 amWow! this looke great, would love to try it.
October 9, 2015 at 7:52 amThis sounds great! With my son’s eczema and allergies, we are always looking for new products like this. Thanks for sharing ! #PickNMix
October 9, 2015 at 10:25 amThat looks great! I honestly thought when you got to the end of the review you were going to tell us it didn’t work haha! I want my clothes completely clean and am not willing to compromise but this actually did an amazing job on those trainers! I could well be convinced! #picknmix
October 9, 2015 at 11:12 amWhat a good prize.
October 9, 2015 at 2:16 pmGreat prize!
October 9, 2015 at 4:03 pmExcellent prize – would love to try one of these!
October 9, 2015 at 7:03 pmlovely review, been looking at these for a while and wondered if they would be so good as normal washing powder
October 9, 2015 at 10:49 pmWOW! that product did some major work on those shoes! LOL and This paper towels seem so awesome, I hope to get a chance to try that! Thank you so much for sharing this honest review!
October 10, 2015 at 5:46 amWhat a great product, I’m sure it would be much kinder on the kids skin!
October 10, 2015 at 12:09 pmGreat giveaway, would love to win thanks
October 10, 2015 at 3:08 pmThese are such a great idea and very reasonably priced too. It’s great to find an eco friendly product thats also easy on the pocket and works.
October 10, 2015 at 4:49 pmi like the sound of these and not only saving the planet they are very good value as well
October 10, 2015 at 5:43 pmwould love to try.
October 10, 2015 at 6:24 pmthis sounds great. and especially for people with eczema! Which is my post I have just linked up!
October 10, 2015 at 6:52 pmThis sounds excellent, I am always looking to save money, I may have to try these!
October 11, 2015 at 12:14 pmHave heard of them before and its always should I or shouldn’t I try them. Haven’t tried them yet, maybe one day
October 11, 2015 at 12:43 pmThis would be great for my husband’s sensitive skin!
October 11, 2015 at 2:27 pmThese sound really good, always on the lookout for green ideas that really work – thanks for the giveaway and review
October 11, 2015 at 8:42 pmI need one of these in my life!! Thanks for sharing on #justanotherlinky xx
October 11, 2015 at 8:44 pmI’ve never heard of the ecoegg before, what a clever invention!
October 12, 2015 at 12:49 pmThanks for linking up to #Picknmix
Stevie x
I’d love to try this eco egg,anything that’s good for the environment is good,who knows,many years from now and we may all be using them x
October 12, 2015 at 5:49 pmLets hope so!
October 12, 2015 at 6:29 pmLooks really good and Eco friendly bonus
October 12, 2015 at 7:47 pmwould a good idea! fingers crossed
October 12, 2015 at 11:13 pmwe’d love to try this!!
October 13, 2015 at 8:26 amYes I would like to try this, as sometimes I’m not convinced even by the big name brands on shirt armpits at 40 deg #TriedTested
October 13, 2015 at 9:04 pmI’m impressed with your shoes! I dread to think what the laundry costs must be in our house.
October 13, 2015 at 9:39 pmThanks for sharing your review on #TriedTested this week x
yes please 🙂
October 13, 2015 at 9:53 pmGood luck!
October 14, 2015 at 6:10 pmI keep meaning to try a Ecoegg, we do so much washing and I think this might save us a small fortune! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
October 14, 2015 at 10:40 amIt’s working well for me so far already saved money
October 14, 2015 at 6:10 pmThanks for the great giveaway. This Ecoegg sounds fantastic! Fingers Crossed x
October 14, 2015 at 6:08 pmGood luck!
October 14, 2015 at 6:09 pmI would love to try this.
October 14, 2015 at 10:39 pmThe ecoegg sounds fantastic, I’ve been wanting to try one for ages!
October 14, 2015 at 11:21 pmGood luck!
October 15, 2015 at 3:29 amThe ecoegg seems a great idea would love to try X
October 15, 2015 at 6:28 pmGood luck
October 15, 2015 at 6:34 pmLooks good, please count me in.
October 15, 2015 at 11:07 pmGood luck!
October 16, 2015 at 7:12 amWould like to try this 🙂
October 16, 2015 at 2:54 amGood luck!
October 16, 2015 at 7:13 amThis looks great, need this to wash a pair of boots that look slightly past it!
October 16, 2015 at 4:57 pmThanks! Good luck
October 16, 2015 at 5:38 pmGreat idea, would love to try it
October 16, 2015 at 5:52 pmGood luck!
October 16, 2015 at 6:28 pmA great prize would be very handy
October 17, 2015 at 8:09 amGood luck x
October 17, 2015 at 8:45 amim going to buy one of these and go green.
October 17, 2015 at 6:22 pmYou won’t regret it x
October 17, 2015 at 6:41 pmgreat giveaway
October 18, 2015 at 1:35 amit’s a great giveaway-love to try it
October 18, 2015 at 3:33 amI would love to try this, I’m always looking for new ways to be eco-friendly.
October 18, 2015 at 3:26 pmGood luck!
October 18, 2015 at 3:28 pmWhat a difference to those trainers! Would love to give this a go.
October 18, 2015 at 4:30 pmGood luck!
October 18, 2015 at 4:31 pmGreat idea! Fab giveaway 🙂
October 18, 2015 at 6:19 pmGood luck!
October 18, 2015 at 6:23 pmid be interested to give this a go 🙂
October 18, 2015 at 6:40 pmGood luck!
October 18, 2015 at 7:22 pmExcellent giveaway!
October 18, 2015 at 10:18 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:23 amI’d love to try an ecoegg
October 18, 2015 at 11:02 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:23 amsounds fab – my trainers could always do with a wash 😀
October 18, 2015 at 11:15 pmLol, good luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:23 amUnbelievable, looks great.
October 19, 2015 at 4:33 amGood luck!
October 19, 2015 at 7:47 amFab giveaway
October 19, 2015 at 10:14 amGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 10:29 amGreat prize I would love to try this x
October 19, 2015 at 2:03 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 2:43 pmThis looks great! Amazing giveaway 🙂
October 19, 2015 at 1:59 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 2:00 pmId like to give these a try, I spend a fortune on laundry products,my four sons could certainly put them to the ultimate test
October 19, 2015 at 3:21 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:51 pmSounds reall good. Would love the chance to try it
October 19, 2015 at 3:30 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:51 pmI’ve always wondered if ecoegg really works
October 19, 2015 at 3:32 pmMe too! So glad I did, good luck
October 19, 2015 at 3:52 pmCan’t believe how clean you got the trainers
October 19, 2015 at 5:29 pmThey did still smell a bit like the lake though! Good luck
October 19, 2015 at 5:31 pmWould like to try thanks 🙂
October 19, 2015 at 6:22 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 6:24 pmThis looks great, not only good for the environment but saves money too! I’d need to try it to be convinced though!
October 19, 2015 at 6:45 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 6:53 pmThe ecoegg is a really good idea. (@PeanutHog)
October 19, 2015 at 8:09 pmGood luck!
October 19, 2015 at 8:12 pmThis looks very useful. I’d love to try it x
October 19, 2015 at 9:09 pmGood luck!
October 19, 2015 at 9:09 pmThis is a fab invention. Would love to try it.
October 19, 2015 at 9:25 pmGood luck
October 19, 2015 at 9:32 pmGreat give-a-way, would love to try it out, I’m always thinking about the environment and how I can do my little bit!
October 20, 2015 at 8:06 amGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 11:01 amwould like to try these
October 20, 2015 at 1:14 pmGood luck!
October 20, 2015 at 1:25 pmI have always been hesitant to try these Ecoeggs. But after reading your blog and seeing the pictures. I would love to trial them. I think as u get older I am more concerned with the damage we do to our environment. And changing something as easy as buying an ecoegg to make a difference, has to done. If it works as you say I shall be converting my family and friends…I am like a dog with a bone when I love something new.
October 20, 2015 at 2:12 pmIt’s definitely worth trying, I won’t go back now.
October 20, 2015 at 2:15 pmId love to try this 😀
October 20, 2015 at 2:53 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 5:00 pmI have been researching this and would love to try out as my washer is on a lot!
October 20, 2015 at 4:49 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 5:00 pmAmazing results, I would love to try it!
October 20, 2015 at 4:58 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 5:00 pmI have never really considered using one of these as I was doubtful about the cleaning power but your washing looks like it has come out nicely laundered
October 20, 2015 at 5:25 pmIt does work! It’s saving me loads
October 20, 2015 at 6:03 pmOh gosh! That sounds amazing!
October 20, 2015 at 5:51 pmGood luck!
October 20, 2015 at 6:03 pmI have heard about Ecoegg’s but wasn’t really sure what they were all about! Having read your review they sound absolutely fabulous and just what I am looking for! Thank you for the opportunity to win some!
October 20, 2015 at 6:11 pmGood luck!
October 20, 2015 at 6:16 pmwould love to try this
October 20, 2015 at 6:33 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 6:35 pmclean up with this
October 20, 2015 at 8:16 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 8:17 pmwould love to try these x
October 20, 2015 at 8:18 pmGood luck
October 20, 2015 at 8:18 pmThese look very interesting. I have to be honest with you, I’d never really heard of them before but I’m definitely intrigued now!
October 20, 2015 at 10:04 pmI’m a convert!
October 20, 2015 at 10:06 pmThis sounds brilliant, not come across them before! I’m impressed
October 20, 2015 at 11:34 pmGood luck
October 21, 2015 at 6:38 amI’m curious, I’ve been thinking about buying one of these for a while. Do you still use the ecoegg? Do they last well and continue to work?
December 14, 2017 at 10:57 amThanks.
Not any more but I did use it successfully. It cleans just as good but you don’t get as nice a scent as with other brands. It saves a lot of money though!
December 14, 2017 at 2:56 pm