Grey EM® ceramic pearls and beads are made from Kibushi clay fermented with effective EM® microorganisms, then fired at high temperature (1,200–1,300°C).
They are a 100% natural solution to improve tap water quality and reduce problems relating to chlorine and limescale.
Grey EM® ceramic pearls help to:
✔ Reduce plastic bottled water consumption;
✔ Make using household water more pleasant;
✔ Protect your home appliances from limescale;
✔ Adopt a simple, sustainable daily habit.
Two versions:
Pearls: 10 mm diameter x 12 mm.
Beads: 10 mm diameter.
Benefits
- Purifies water and improves its taste;
- Descalers home appliances naturally;
- Makes dishes shine;
- Softens laundry;
- Improves food preservation;
- Repels ticks from pets;
- A natural alternative for beauty care.
The pearls can be used for more than 10 years, as long as they are not broken.
At the end of their life, they can be recycled in the garden: they encourage healthy soil microbiology.
How to use & maintain
First use:
Before first use, place the pearls in a jug of water for 30 minutes. This contact time allows for maximum effectiveness.
Quarterly maintenance:
To maintain performance, clean every 3 months as follows:
- Scrub and rinse the pearls in hot water.
- Soak overnight in slightly diluted white vinegar.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Boil for 20 minutes.
After that, they're ready for reuse.
Uses – Recommended dosages
Water jug / pitcher
10 to 15 pearls/beads per litre
Leave for at least 15 minutes before use.
Kettle / Coffee maker
12 to 25 pearls/beads depending on appliance size.
Washing machine
Up to 50 pearls/beads depending on machine size.
Place in a pouch or sock.
Reduces limescale and helps protect your appliance.
Dishwasher
Up to 40 pearls/beads.
Place in the cutlery basket.
Vase
20 to 30 pearls at the bottom of the vase.
Fruit & veg basket
15 to 25 pearls/beads.
Fridge
25 to 35 pearls/beads in a small bowl.
Aquarium / Pond
About 50 pearls/beads per 100 litres (depending on setup).
Pets
15 to 25 pearls/beads (external use, e.g. in a collar).
Precautions
- Keep out of reach of small children (small pieces).
- Do not use broken pearls/beads for drinking water.
- Do not use pink pearls for hot water (less durable).