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... There were lots of ecofriendly alternatives to many household products but the soap nuts caught my eye, and no, before you say anything it wasnt just because they have got the word nuts in the name either! What Is A Soap Nut And How Does It Work. Soap nuts are fruits of a tree called ... Read review

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1 Kg Of Indian Soap Nuts, Soapnuts, Soap Berries

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Natural Indian Soap Nuts Washing Detergent Cleaning 1kg

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1kg Soapnuts Organic Soap Nuts + Wash Bag, Instructions

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Soapods Soap Nuts 190g

Soapods Soap Nuts 190g

Soapnuts, the truly environmentally friendly alternative to chemical laden laundry ... more

detergents. Soapnut shells are sustainably
produced (they grow on trees), bio-degradable and
compostable.     The soapnut tree or Sapindus
Mukkrossi are native throughout India and Nepal,
the shells have the active ingredient saponin and
have been used for centuries as both a washing
detergent and in skin care products.     To use
Soapnuts for your laundry, simply place 6  8 half
shells (or equivalent pieces) into the cotton bag
provided. Place the bag in your washing machine
and wash on your usual cycle. There is no need to
add fabric conditioner as soapnuts leave your
washing fresh, clean and soft.  The soapnuts can
be re-used up to 5 times so between washes store
the bag&nuts in a jar. When the soapnuts are
exhausted they will appear darker and soft then
all you need do is add them to your compost heap. 
   As they are natural and chemical free they are
gentle on your clothes and skin so are suitable
for people with sensitive skin.


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1 Kg Salveo India Soap Nuts

1 Kg Salveo India Soap Nuts

Soap Nuts are washing detergent that grows on trees - Used for Millennia, now rediscovered ... more

for the modern world.  Soap nuts are mild and soft
cleansing for your washing machine  Ecological and
economical compared to other brands of detergent.
Two pounds of soapnuts can be used for more than
100 loads of laundry.   In India and Nepal, the
soapnut (sapindus trifoliatus) has been used as a
vegetable washing detergent since time immemorial.
 The up to 15 metres high soap nut tree grows
mainly in South India. The ripe soapnuts are
harvested in October. When removed from the tree
the soapnuts are sticky and golden in colour. They
are dried and their colour becomes reddish-brown.
Then the nuts are cracked and the black kernel,
which can neither be eaten nor used for washing is
removed and the shell, which contain saponine (a
natural detergent), are packed up in cotton bags. 
How does it work?  The somewhat sticky saponine in
the shells of the soap nuts acts similar to normal
soap. As soon as the shells get in contact with
water, this natural saponine soap is released and
creates mild suds. Place 4 to 5 half shells in one
of the provided cotton bags. Tie the bag and place
it with your laundry in the washing machine. Start
your machine as usual, with or without pre-wash.
The remains of the soapnuts can be composted or be
disposed of through organic refuse.  The soap nut
can be easily used in your washing machine. Unlike
common washing powders and liquids that contain
considerable amounts of chemicals, the soapnut is
environmental friendly and is gentle of the skin. 
Used for all fabrics and with all temperatures. 
Tips:  No need for fabric softeners  Works well
with delicate fabrics such as silk and wool  When
washing in cold to warm water, soapnuts can be
used for a second time the same day  In the case
of heavy stains, we recommend adding one
tablespoon of stain remover.  For a fragrant wash
add your favourite essential oils


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Washing The Green Way.

Advantages: Plenty
Disadvantages: Will need something extra for whites.

...many household products but the soap nuts caught my eye, and no, before you say anything it wasnt just because they have got the word nuts in the name either!


What Is A Soap Nut And How Does It Work.

Soap nuts are fruits of a tree called Sapinadis Mukorossi (soap tree) which are grown in both India and Nepal. The soap nuts are gathered between mid September and mid October. A soap nut tree can produce between ...
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The soap nuts are round,about the size of a 1 pence piece and are golden in colour with a sticky surface. They contain a little black nut which is either eaten or disregarded by the farmer. It is not the nut but the shell however that is used for the purposes of cleaning. The shell contains approximately 12% saponine. This is a moderatley sticky substance which behaves like a natural soap on contact with warm or hot water. The shell of ... more

keaniebean24 22.06.2007 (27.04.2007)
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Value for Money

Do you need to use much...

Irritable to skin?

Longlasting effects?

Soap Nuts are Great!

Advantages: Environmentally friendly, clean fresh laundry
Disadvantages: not good for difficult stains

...when my wife started using Soap Nuts as our household cleaner, it sparked my curiosity to learn more. What are Soap Nuts? Soap Nuts are actually not nuts at all. They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India & Nepal. There are two main varieties of Soap Nuts: sapindus trifoliatus (The Small Soap Nut) and sapindus mukorossi (The Large Soap Nut). The Large Soap Nut is the most commonly used in cleaning (probably due to ...
...quite effective. How do Soap Nuts Work as a Detergent? Soap Nuts contain large quantities of saponin in their shells, which acts as a natural, gentle detergent when it comes into contact with water. Without added chemicals, fragrances or dyes, Soap Nuts are safe and gentle for handwashing delicates, yet tough enough for regular laundry. They will leave your laundry soft, clean and fragrance free, without the use of fabric softeners. Will Soap ...

mejohn 10.02.2008 · Read full review
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Soap Nuts & The Environment

Advantages: clean & fresh smelling clothes, inexpensive, environmentally friendly
Disadvantages: nod good for difficult stains such as red wine & blood

Soap Nuts (Soapnuts) - The Environmental Detergent Have you ever thought about all the chemicals that we pour down the drain daily? What impact do they have on our environment? What does this mean for our children's future? How can we minimize the harmful chemicals we use & save the environment at the same time? Soap Nuts are the answer. What are Soap Nuts? Soap Nuts are not actually nuts at all, but berries (also known as soap berries) that grow ...
...which acts as a natural soap when it comes into contact with water. What can I use Soap Nuts for? The most common & easiest use of soap nuts is as a laundry detergent. Just place three or four half-shells of soap nuts in a muslin bag (provided with most soap nuts orders) and throw it in with your laundry instead of regular detergent and you are on your way to becoming environmentally friendly. When using soap nuts in your laundry, you do not even ...

mejohn7779 13.02.2008 · Read full review
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Soap Nuts for laundry

Advantages: cheap, extremely eco friendly
Disadvantages: The bag can get lost in the washing and end up all over the house nowhere near the machine!

...ecover, bio d etc and soap nuts come out on top by far. Spread the word. And I'm learning that you can use them for all sorts of cleaning from household to personal. I get mine from Spirit of Nature. There so simple and so effective - working well to remove most stains and more then the other eco brands that I've tried. For stubborn tomato stains I use sunshine to return white to white and for heavy grease and chocolate I use a little bit of washing ...

squirrelled 19.11.2009 · Read full review
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Soap really does grow on trees.

Advantages: 100% Renewable resource, natural, no chemicals
Disadvantages: Hard to find, don't get stains out fully.

Soap Nuts are just that - nuts. They grow wild in Nepal and India and are a natural source of Saponin - the part of soap powder that does the cleaning. They come from a bush or tree in Nepal. The bush grows wild and the nuts can be harvested easily to provide a completely renewable resource. The ultimate in Green washing products! I just found these on Ebay and they are so easy to use! To use them you take about half a dozen shells and chuck them ...
...washing smells of lavender. Soap nuts have no added chemicals and so are great for my son who has excema. I have struggled with the fact that they have no bleaching agents or optical brighteners so I alternate them with powder. So I do all the washing for a month with soap nuts and then the following month with sensitive skin powder. The combination deals with stains and the soap nut month cleans out any powder residue that affects the excema. ...

roosarah 12.05.2005 · Read full review
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Soap Nuts - Use them to clean everything

Advantages: Renewable, sustainable and natural, incredibly versatile
Disadvantages: not great on dazzling whites

I love soap nuts! I even grew my own mini soap nut tree and bonsai'd it. I've found so many uses fro these leathery berries and the solution you can make by simmering them gently in water. They can be used to wash pretty much anything. I use them to wash me, my kids, our clothes, car, pets, floors, windows and surfaces. The solution is handiest in a spray bottle and used like a conventional surface cleaning spray, adding in a few drops of tea tree ...
...kept the greenfly off my roses this summer and the blackfly off my beans. An all round brilliant *green* product that I would recommend anyone to try. They are a bit rubbish at getting white clothes dazzling white though so I'd have ecover laundry bleach on hand too. ...

EthicsTrading 03.10.2007 · Read full review
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washing without detergent, are you NUTS?

Advantages: envirmentaly friendly, good for sensitive skin, good price!
Disadvantages: not great for stains or whites!

there - 1 wash with soap nuts and my sons botty is fresh as a daisy - problem solved overnight! and for once they are soft rather than crispy and stiff! All in all i think the environmental and sensitive skin pro's definately outwiegh the cons with this product - however I wouldnt recomend you use these on something very stained! ...

sportyminx 12.01.2008 · Read full review
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Natural soapy shells for your washing machine

Advantages: Natural, cheap, environmentally friendly, easy to use, sustainable resouce
Disadvantages: Not available on the high street

normal detergents, so they are better for your clothes, your skin and the environment. Soapnuts natural habitat is in India, and in Nepal. Their botanical name is Sapindus Mukkrossi, and the family name is Sapindaceae.It is the seeds which grow on the tree which are the soapnuts that you will be able to buy online. They are brown, round and in a dry state quite hard. When they are in your washing machine, the water turns them soft and this is when the Saopnin, or natural soap, is released. When you order Soapnuts from the internet, you will usually be sent a bag full of the shells. Sometimes they are not split and will have a nut inside which you just throw away as they are of no use to us. When you have the shells, simply put 6-8 of them into a thin cotton sock and tie a knot in the end so that the shells cannot come out. Put this into ...

mummy2harry 06.11.2007 · Read full review
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Soft and Itchy Free

Advantages: easy to buy, allergy foundation approved, non greasy, easy to use
Disadvantages: never use on nappies and towels as makes them waterproof over time

My 5 year old daughter and my 3 year old son suffer from eczema My son's is very mild, and related more to certain oils and bath soaps and such. My daughter, however, flared up into scar making measly appearing spots during a horrific flare up last year and ever since has been extremely sensitive. Rough clothes set her itching, and itching to scratching, and a flare up happens. Use of soaps and chemicals on her clothes does this as well. So I switched to soap nuts to wash her clothes, double rinse if I had to use stain remover, and use Fairy fabric softener on her clothes as they have to be super soft to not start the itchy rub cycle and fairy is the only softener bearing the seal of approval from the British Allergy foundation.We even bought an eco tumble dryer so her clothes will be fluffy and soft. More about that in a moment, as it ...

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