Customer reviews of Orinko

at the time I had had them much cheaper than now I would not take them back due to the current price I had paid only 12e they do the job but they are far too fragile after a while it ends in small pieces

Good quality and efficient product

Ceramic beads can be used to filter water, descale, clean appliances and keep flowers longer! To clean your appliances such as kettles, teapots or coffee makers and remove limescale, always leave a dozen gray ceramic beads in the bottom.To keep your bouquet of flowers longerPlace a dozen ceramic beads at the bottom of your vase.I used these beads in my coffee machine, they remain permanently in the water supply which allows me to remove the scale from the water.I also have in my water pitcher, and psychological effect or not, we have seen a net improvement of our water! Perfect to recommend strongly.Thank you for clicking so useful :)

fast delivery and great filtering idea

I doubt a little the product, but it reassures the guests (who say they don't like the taste of tap water). Here it's a batch of 50 pearls, we put up to 10 in a bottle of 1l and it's supposed to remove the limestone. After 3 months of use, I did not see any difference. But it reassures the guests...Note: Sometimes they break in my bottle and get stuck at the neck! The cat likes to play with them...

I didn't like it at all.it's very difficult to reach all the areas of the mouth and it wears out quickly.moreover we end up with pieces that go around the tongue.it's without toothpaste. I can't get used to it. It reminds me too much of those of animals.

I found the good taste of siwak that I used to buy in Algeria a long time ago.length and shape of the sticks conform.small downside as to the thickness against.unpacking the product I was surprised to see the sticks wet, 2 to 3 days later when their diameter was divided by two by drying I understood why they had been moistened.I find the process very limited for siwaks to 2 € per unit.

These ceramic beads are easy to use and pretty. But having a gravity water filter, I wonder about their ability to really purify water

Not to be confused with classic biochatan, here it is hollow bamboo, it remains a good value for money, but you should not expect the same quality as the classic

First time that I use this kind of natural "toothbrush", stick a little wet, must chew the end to be able to begin to brush the teeth. Small impression of lightening of the teeth, has to see in the time if that accentuates. leave the stick in its case and close again well after use so that it does not dry.

The biggest ones do not fit in the classic bottles

I chose these ceramic beads to improve the taste of my tap water, which is particularly chlorinated. You just have to put a dozen beads in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to get a much better taste. Indeed, it seems to work. The pearls are indestructible and they slightly remove the chlorinated taste of water. The concern for me lies more in the difficulty of putting the pearls on and taking them off rather than in the effectiveness. Let me explain: the pearls come in a small cardboard box, without a muslin bag or tweezers. Slipping them into a carafe for 30 minutes is more complicated than it seems because there is no suitable container. For the moment I use my tea infuser, but I am not very satisfied with this process. I don't want to use plastic, so I'm thinking of looking for tea filters maybe, to solve the problem of moving the beads. Otherwise, I would like to know if leaving the beads in the water carafe all the time is a problem?

one time the water is good and the other time it has a taste so I went back to the tap water

At first I was happy with the product but it is difficult to remove the coating and the bristles are very very hard I made wounds on my gums although I do not press at all.

It is good but I think that it should not be used every day. I followed the instructions well but it does hurt even if you don't press it. Otherwise it comes with a nice storage bag which is convenient in case of transport.

I received my beads today and some are broken! What to do?

Weird. I'm waiting to see

Too small, but well made.

The beads are not as white as they were the first day but it seems to work! No lime deposits in the decanter.

It is a fibrous root whose use for the cleaning of the teeth is practised since... The advantages: it is a root, thus a plant which grows, that one cultivates. Of course, it occupies a piece of land, but it is not a derivative of petroleum, like bamboo toothbrushes with NYLON bristles! Nylon is neither biodegradable nor ecological. Here, with this root, we are in the ecological. And better that it is bio, since moreover one puts it in his mouth.emballage individual, under vacuum. Ah, well one is not better than with the toothbrushes in bamboo with nylon hairs finally. Maybe even worse, considering the quantity of plastic.for the zero waste, you will repasserez! You just have to put a piece in your mouth, to chew hardly, just enough to moisten the bark of the root, which at the beginning has kept its moisture, pinch with the teeth a half to one centimeter of the end, pull to remove the bark on this part. Then we re-paste a little more to undo the fibers of the root and make a pluck with which we will come to clean the teeth. To remove the residues between the teeth, the dental plaque, it is perfect. Better than a toothbrush, even than electric ones. When you pass your tongue over your teeth after brushing them, you can feel if the enamel is smooth under your tongue (good brushing) or not (well, bad brushing = plaque and other oral pleasures that can be treated at the dentist's, so you start again). With this root brush, we rub effectively, and the teeth are well cleaned (and yes, they are smooth).to the taste, well, yuck, it is not the foot, but it is not infamous either. If you like black radish, you won't be disappointed. When you use it, rinse the root and the brush after use, and let it dry to avoid any strange culture.When the brush is no longer effective, cut the end cleanly with a knife and start chewing again to remove the bark of the root... Reproach: how to rub the teeth inside the mouth? Because the outside and the flat of the molars is easy. I couldn't find a better way than to cut a small piece of the root to be able to take it in and clean from the inside of the mouth. Vertically we don't do the job.Whitening teeth: no, it won't change the color of the enamel, you have to stop with that. An alternative toothbrush, far from being ecological in its current packaging!

Product conforms to the description but a stick of coal in crumbs.

These siwak sticks are easy to use, ecological and economical. You just have to cut the stick on 1 cm, moisten it and rub it on your teeth. I notice a whiteness and cleanliness effect after use. It is useful during hikes for example, but it does not replace a real brushing. They can be useful in addition to the daily brushing.

This stuff is a great alternative to the dodgy plastic filters of conventional carafes. It has the advantage of being transparent and natural. Less scale, it's certain, you can see it very quickly. As for the rest, it's hard to judge but, in any case, you can see that the water is less loaded with chlorine and therefore certainly more pure. In any case, especially for a kettle, where limescale deposits quickly occur, it can't hurt, on the contrary. But of course this also applies to jugs, water bottles, etc., especially as they are very easy to use.

I discovered the existence of ceramic beads thanks to Orinko. After surfing a little, I found some reassuring information about the company. It is French and located in Strasbourg. Its objective is to propose solutions to consume healthy water while preserving nature and resources, and to donate funds to fight against deforestation. It is a committed company.These pearls are proposed to: - remove the bad taste of tap water, - reduce limescale deposits, - balance the pH.The objective is to use less plastic bottles in particular.I deplore the lack of notice. I like others had to search on the website Orinko.Before any use, be sure to plunge the pearls 10 minutes in boiling water and to let them dry.Then, the principle is simple, it is enough to place the pearls in a carafe, to put water and to let act 30 min at least (or 10 min according to the site).10 to 15 pearls are necessary to filter a liter of water.Level of effectiveness, it is hard to decide. I can't make tests to measure and check the composition of the water. I would have appreciated to find studies, reports certified by independent organizations. The principle is commendable and the idea is really good. Too bad I can't certify the efficiency.

Nothing to say!

I followed the protocol of use to the letter I put 15 pearls in a bottle of drinking water from the tap of 1 liter after a rest of at least 15 minutes, the drink is ready.the water has a taste of earth and sand: yuck! While the tap water is very good, without aftertaste of any kind.as for the use in my crisper? ditto, it does not prevent vegetables and fruits from ripening too quicklyPerso, I do not recommend

Very good alternative to the toothbrush. It is easy to use and lasts a long time. I don't appreciate its taste though, which I find quite unpleasant, but it takes time to get used to it. My husband likes it and is not bothered at all.it is ecological, big black point on the other hand for the individual plastic packaging for each of the sticks, it is much less ecological!

Ceramic beads to put in water to purify the taste and reduce limescale deposits.easy to use, just put them in the water and wait at least 10 minutes (or more for better efficiency).I admit that the water tastes a little better.Instead of cleaning my kettle every 5 uses, I was able to last 15 days without having too many deposits.On the other hand, I have no scientific way to check the level of limescale.Multiple uses and almost unlimited lifePrice reasonable.

The little cardboard box was opened and half of the beads were floating around in the envelope. 10 beads are enough for 1 liter. We can have 2 bottles to use alternately with these beads. You can use one of these bottles to fill the tank of the coffee machine or a kettle.for the moment, I did not feel any particular taste.

18 Sticks of Siwak (natural toothbrush) of the brand ORINKO well received.the origins of the use of Siwak would go back to 7000 years! It is not yet the plastic toothbrushes that pollute ...100% natural, this toothbrush is perfect for a back-up brushing after lunch break, on an express trip or even as a daily toothbrush.I'm not a big fan of the taste of the bark around but when we are on the inner fiber part, it looks a bit like licorice stick.It is easy to cut and a stem holds quite a long time.Too bad to have made individual plastic bags for the sticks. We were almost at fault for the whole product.this is a product that I recommend and I hope will become more common over time.

To prevent the damage caused by limescale in tap water, both for your health and that of your appliances, which rely on it for their operation, these pearls are essential and their large number is very appreciable.

So, to follow the instructions: I peeled with a peeler the skin to leave about 1cm of stick without bark. Then, I chewed it to soften the fibers: it has a little salty taste, not unpleasant but surprising (I expected maybe a licorice taste, like the licorice sticks to chew, lol).once the fibers are softened, you just have to rub your teeth from top to bottom for 5mn, and to rinse the stick with water once finished. It is necessary to rewet the stick before each brushing.so already, 5 minutes of brushing, it is long! Compared to the 2 minutes for a classic brushing or with an electric toothbrush... there is no saving of time, on the contrary.No need of toothpaste: better than for the classic brushing.Freshens the breath: it's true, but it also works with a classic toothpaste.Whitens the teeth: not sure, to be seen on the long term.Reusable: when the fibers are damaged, there is only to cut the damaged part, and to reproduce the operation of the beginning. But it still costs 25€! It's maybe a lot to spend at once (that said, if you buy an electric toothbrush, you can explode the budget!).Alternative to the toothbrush: there, I am less sure. Indeed, if it is easy to use it for the front teeth from top to bottom, it is much more difficult to make the back teeth, the back of the teeth, and the top.the classic toothbrushes have all the fibers on the side, and not at the end, which is not a chance.So, my opinion: it does not completely replace the toothbrush, but it is a good complement in alternation, or in breakdown service when one is in displacement, it is very well. In massage of the gums also, that can make them good. It can also amuse your kids (if they don't mind the taste), but you still have to teach them to brush the back of their teeth and the top.

I was a bit skeptical but it does the job, it's quite efficient although I'm still a fan of the electric toothbrush. I'm not ready to adopt it exclusively for brushing but it is true that it must be quite acceptable. An interesting alternative.

It's new, it's green but I'm still very skeptical! It feels like a Koh Lanta moment when you rub your teeth with these little pieces of wood! Once the twig is a bit sharp, you have to chew it to separate the filaments. The taste is strange but not strong. The filaments rub well on the surface of the teeth and they stay smooth afterwards. I find that these Siwak sticks offer a nice alternative as a backup. At work, before a meeting, it's always useful to know that we don't have a food stuck without our knowledge. A quick brushing and that's it... My teeth have not whitened as advertised...

I admit that I wanted to try absolutely and what a disappointment!!! First of all this taste of wood in the mouth I hate and moreover I insisted on my teeth and I have the impression that they are not cleaned..........In the family nobody wants to try so I do not know other reactions!

I'm still waiting for the pdf notice

I used pearls for the first time a few months ago.I was not at all convinced of the efficiency but the comments seemed very positive.I changed my carafe filter against a dozen pearls ... and the water has indeed found a pleasant taste (as with the carafe, but cheaper!) These pearls are similar to my first and work as well.These pearls are similar to my first ones and work just as well. I have noticed a reduction in the taste of chlorine and a little less limescale deposit. On the other hand, the other allegations (dynamization of water, purification and other pleasures) that we sometimes meet for this type of product (but not for this one), are not based on anything scientific. Even the work of the Japanese Professor Teruo Higa (quoted on the manufacturer's website) could never be confirmed! In any case, these pearls do no harm and cost less than carafes filters, so it's very good, especially since the manufacturer is not stingy with its pearls (32 instead of 30 in the box!)

The properties of charcoal are well known.here we have an ecological and durable filtering solution.the price is a bit high compared to the competition.it can be used for other applications.overnight the water is significantly modified.visible to the taste.we know the multiple properties of charcoal. To conclude, we know the multiple properties of coal. Only the price can make you back off.

Does the job. Very pretty in a carafe

Not convinced... We live in a region where the water is not really hard, so it's hard to say if these ceramic beads are effective on hardness... On the taste of chlorine, as it is necessary to wait 30min before consuming the water and that it is usually the time I wait when the water has just been treated for the chlorine to evaporate, these pearls are not very useful to me...