Soap Nuts are washing detergent that grows on trees - Used for Millennia, now rediscovered for the modern world.
Soap nuts are mild and soft cleansing for your washing machine
The advantages of soapnuts in a nutshell:
- Pure and natural washing detergent that leaves your laundry fresh and clean
- Keeps your colours bright
- Allergy-free, good for your skin
- Environmentally-friendly. Chemical free
- Cultivated through sustainable agriculture
- 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. In March and April, the tree is adorned with white flowers, and 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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