Washzilla Review: Does this Laundry Ball Work?

Cleaning clothes with this small device could be saving you time and money

Washzilla is the new way people are learning to wash laundry. How often do you wash a load of laundry? The average person does laundry 2-3 times per week. But if you live in a home with multiple people, you could expect this number to be higher. You may not notice it, but you might be wasting water and money on unnecessary washing.

There haven’t been many changes to the way people do laundry. Almost every home owns a laundry machine and detergent is still the same. Although there have been those new pods that have been very controversial to the safety of kids and pets at home. So, when I heard there was a new, better, and economical way to wash laundry, I didn’t really buy into the hype. I thought it may just be another Washzilla scam.

What is Washzilla?

Washzilla is a bio- ceramic laundry ball that deep cleans your clothes without the use of laundry detergent. It's supposed to last for up to 1,000 washes and is safe for infants clothing, which is ideal for me because I have two toddlers. If you have kids, you’ll know that you can’t always wash their clothes with the rest of the laundry because they require a different detergent, usually something that is not so harsh on their sensitive skin.

Why Washzilla?

I am always looking for more natural alternatives to harsh cleaning products, which includes my laundry. I stumbled on this product after reading some raving Washzilla reviews online. Most of which were written by mothers and other people like myself, looking for better “green” alternatives. Here’s some claims from Washzilla reviews:

• “It cleans better than traditional detergents”
• “It only requires one wash”
• “Its leaves clothes feeling clean and soft”
• “It doesn’t work as well as other detergents”
• “It’s not worth your money”
• “Don’t bother, it’s just a Washzilla scam”

I try to read into reviews with a grain of salt until I actually try the product out for myself, so that’s exactly what I did. And I can say, I absolutely love it.

Washzilla Pros:

Chemical free - This is the main selling point for me. I live with three other people in my home (two of them are under the age of three), and it’s hard to find a laundry detergent that is suitable for all skin types. The Washzilla contains natural minerals that only require water in order to work. It’s even great for sensitive skin and eczema.

Bio-ceramic technology - Each Washzilla ball contains bio-ceramic beads that create a natural disinfectant once they react with water. That means there’s no need for detergents and all you’re left with is soft, clean clothes.

Compatible with any washer - Washzilla laundry balls can be used in any style of washing machine, even HE (High Efficiency) models. These types of washing machines are the in most homes these days (even mine), and they’re designed to use up to 80% less water than a traditional top load washing machine. Even with less water, Washzilla still performs just as well as any leading detergent.

Keeps your clothes soft - If you’ve ever heard of the word “alkaline”, it's most likely referring to water. There are devices that will turn your water into alkaline water, which reaps many benefits for the human body. Some people even use this water to bathe and wash their face and hair in, because it leaves your skin feeling silky smooth (I can also attest to this, but I’ll leave that for another review!). The Washzilla ball contains alkaline materials as well, this is one of the main reasons why I decided to try it out. And it in fact leaves you clothes feeling very soft.

Lasts up to 1,000 washes (TBD) - This is the only thing I can’t really stand by. But the only reason is because I haven’t done 1,000 loads of laundry yet, and to be honest, I’m not even counting! But it has been over six months and the quality of my clean clothes is just the same as the very first time I used it. I didn’t think it would be possible to wait out 1,000 washes in order to write a proper Washzilla review, but I think six months is definitely long enough to say whether a product works or not.

Saves you money - Since using Washzilla, I haven’t had to buy detergent and I am wasting less water. With traditional detergents, sometimes I end up having to re-do the loads because not all the stains come off. But with Washzilla, the stains come out after the first wash. Although, with certain stains I like to add a pre-treatment or spot treatment just to make sure the stains come off.

It’s safe - You know those laundry detergent pods that are being swallowed by unmonitored children and pets? That will never happen with the Washzilla laundry ball. You don’t even really need to remove from your washing machine at all. You can keep it in there and have it ready for the next wash. Super convenient!

Washzilla Cons

After trying these laundry balls, the only thing I can think of is that you can only purchase it online. If you’re the kind of person that likes to shop around in brick and mortar stores, you won’t be able to find it there. But they do have a great return policy and if you’re not happy with your laundry balls, you have up to 30 days to return it, no questions asked.

To be honest, I even had it in the back of my mind that I would be returning the laundry balls after a couple weeks, but I eventually ended up loving them. When you live in a hectic household, you’re always looking for ways to bring some sort of order and convenience to your life, and this is exactly what it did for me. And now, six months have gone by and here I am, writing a raving Washzilla laundry ball review.

Final Verdict

If you’re in the market for a greener alternative, this is a great way to start. You don’t need to flip your house upside down and get rid of every chemical product you own, but you can start small with a simple switch to this laundry ball. I am still on the hunt for natural dishwashing soap, sulfate free shampoos, and reusable diapers, but at least I got my laundry detergent sorted out.