Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm a single mum to two adorable children. We try to live in a green and eco frie...
Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm a single mum to two adorable children. We try to live in a green and eco friendly manner, downsizing our lives as we go and resisting materialism where we can! I'm self employed and I'm a published writer.
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 for an anti bacterial edge.
The solution has also 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.
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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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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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Advantages: clean & fresh smelling clothes, inexpensive, environmentally friendly Disadvantages: nod good for difficult stains such as red wine & blood
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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
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Advantages: Cost, environmentally friendly, good for colours, no need for softener, completely natural Disadvantages: Doesn't brighten whites and can't handle tough grime
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