I have gotten a few questions lately about whether or not it would make sense to use the Norwex Magnet Ball if you already have a water softener. The Magnet Ball prevents calcium molecules from building up in dishwashers and washing machines, resulting in softer water and requiring up to 50 – 70% less soap.
We have a water softener, a whole-house allergy filter, and we DO use the magnet ball in our dishwasher. It reduced the amount of detergent we use by half, and it eliminated the need for a rinse aid. We previously would get spotting on our glasses even with a rinse aid, and now our glasses have looked great since we began using the Norwex Magnet Ball. It is a good idea to use a Norwex Enviro Cloth to clean out the middle of the ball about once a month.
The magnet ball should not be used in front-loading / High Efficiency washing machines and is meant to be used on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. The magnet ball has a five year warranty.
Please continue to send me these wonderful questions about our products; I love hearing from you. Comments are welcomed below; please share your experiences with the Norwex Magnet Ball.
Magnetic water treatment is a method of water softening wherein a magnetic field has an effect on the structure of water molecules or the properties of water. This kind of natural water treatment eliminates the need for chemical softening agents.
I need to know which way the ball is placed in the dishwasher…my sense tells me with the main hole upright as in the diagram. does it matter where on the bottom rack to place it?
Hi Heather. It goes just like the picture; with the hole being placed over a prong on the bottom rack. It doesn’t matter where it is placed in relation to the overall rack. Thanks! Have a great day!
This is one of the few Norwex items I don’t use in my kitchen. I might now though– I didn’t know exactly what this did before. But I do hate it when dishes come out with spots on them, so I might get one now.
We really love it. It keeps our glasses looking new!
Can you tell me how long these magnetic balls last for?
They have a five year warranty.
Would a magnet ball benefit us if we don’t have a water softener in our home?
Absolutely! That’s exactly what it is for; it will help soften your water naturally. Thanks for your interest!
Do you just put the magnet ball in with the rest of the laundry in a top loading washing machine?
I thank you in advance for your answer.
Alice
Yes, that would work. I usually just leave it in the bottom of the machine. Thanks for stopping by!
Why is this product not recommended for use in a front-loading washing machine? I have been using one (or a very similar product) in a front-loader for years.
There isn’t enough water in a high efficiency washing machine for the magnet ball to work properly. In addition, there is the concern that it could break the glass if glass is present on the front loader. Thanks for stopping by!
I have just been told that the magnet ball should not be used in stainless steel dishwashers. Is this true? I don’t see anything in your article or in the catalogue that says it is a problem,
I’m sorry; you received incorrect information. The magnet ball is fine to use in stainless steel dishwashers. It’s our Super Jet Dishwashing Detergent that can’t be used in stainless steel dishwashers. Thanks for stopping by!
Hello, I just received my order and had a question on the magnetic ball. Do you use that when the dishwasher is full and run a cycle or do you just put that in the dishwasher and run a cycle with just the ball in it? Thanks!
Hi Kelly. You would want to have the magnet ball in during each run cycle. We only take ours out once a month to run an enviro cloth through the middle to clean it.
Thanks! And then the same with in the washer?
Yes; the same with the washer.
The instructions for the dishwashing powder says 1 tablespoon, what would it be if using the magnetic ball as well?
Thank you!
Hi Katy. You would use less detergent if you use the magnet ball. Most people reduce it by half. Thanks!
I have a top load high efficiency lg washing machine. Is it ok to use the magnet ball in this type of HE washing machine?
It won’t generate enough water for the magnet ball to be effective.