Laundry Accessories

Yes. Wool dryer balls work by separating laundry items in the dryer, allowing hot air to circulate more efficiently. This reduces drying time by 15 to 25 percent and reduces static without any chemical dryer sheets. They last for hundreds of drying cycles — typically two to five years of regular use.

Quality bamboo clothes pegs are comparable in strength to conventional plastic pegs for everyday laundry. They are biodegradable at end of life, do not leach microplastics, and many users find they last comparably or longer than plastic pegs with proper drying and storage. Keep them out of prolonged wet conditions to maximise their lifespan.

A natural stain remover bar rubbed directly onto the stain before washing is effective for most food, grease, and biological stains. Oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) dissolved in warm water as a soak is excellent for protein stains, yellowing, and fabric freshening. For red wine, cold water and salt applied immediately before washing is effective.

The most impactful eco laundry accessories are wool dryer balls (replace dryer sheets), a natural stain remover bar (replaces chemical stain sprays), a microplastic-catching washing bag for synthetic fabrics, bamboo clothes pegs, and white vinegar as a natural fabric softener alternative. EcoWarehouse stocks wool dryer balls, stain remover bars, and bamboo clothes pegs.

A microplastic washing bag is a fine-mesh laundry bag that captures synthetic plastic microfibres shed by polyester, nylon, and acrylic fabrics during washing. These microfibres pass through wastewater treatment and enter waterways. If you wash significant quantities of synthetic clothing, a microplastic washing bag is one of the most impactful eco laundry purchases you can make. The Guppyfriend is the most widely known brand; look for microplastic laundry bags at eco or outdoor gear stores in NZ.