Organic Soap Nuts

Looking to try soap nuts for the first time? This size will allow you to do approximately 15 loads of laundry; enough to give you a good idea of how soap nuts can work for you. Includes everything you need: washbag, soap nuts for 15 loads of laundry & instructions! This is a fantastic size to take with you when travelling and camping!

About Soap Nuts:

Soap Nuts (also referred to as soap berries) are the fruit grown on the Sapindus Mukorossi tree. The shells of the berry contain a natural cleaning agent called saponin. When they come into contact with water and agitation occurs, the saponin is then released. Saponin is naturally low sudsing which makes this a perfect natural laundry detergent alternative for all washing machines including high efficiency machines.

Instruction for use:

Simply place the soap nuts into the cotton drawstring bag provided and tie closed. Place the bag in the washing machine with your load of laundry & let them do their magic. Remove the bag prior to putting your clothes in the dryer. Your laundry will come out scent free and soft as can be. To add fragrance just put 2-4 drops of essential oil on a cloth and add to the cool down cycle in your dryer.

The same soap nuts can be re-used for 3-5 additional loads and then composted or discarded. Soap nuts can also be boiled down into a liquid which can be used for: liquid laundry detergent, all purpose cleaner, window cleaner, jewelry cleaner, and even shampoo for you & your pets (recipes come with your bag of soap nuts).

MONEY SAVER! Using cold water with your soap nuts will also reduce your utility bill by using less energy & water. Your clothes will also last longer.

Special Features of Soap Nuts:

• 100% natural & organic
• Biodegradable: Soap nuts can be composted after use.
• Natural fabric softener: There is no need to purchase and use fabric softener liquid or sheets anymore! Save even more money and reduce your consumption of these products!
• Multi-purpose for other household cleaning: A recipe list for other household cleaners is included!
• Anti-microbial: Safe for septic systems
• Gentle, yet effective: Mild enough for sensitive skin & delicate fabric.
• Hypoallergenic: Perfect for anyone with sensitive skin or allergies to commercial additives, dyes, and fragrance.
• Free of manufacturing processes: From agricultural procedures through to packaging you are receiving a hand processed product

• Light-weight and have a small footprint: Soap nuts are not bulky and heavy like most detergents and softeners. Place your soap nuts in the cotton bag that is included and place into your washing machine. If you take your laundry outside of your home, apartment, or dorm, this is the ultimate solution. All you need to take with you is a tiny bag that weighs a few grams and works as your detergent and softener!
• Grown organically in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal: Training and employment is provided to over 200 people, helping create and promote sustainable development in remote, rural communities.
  

SOAP NUTS TIPS

Hard Water:  To prevent mineral deposits from building up add ½ cup of white vinegar to a full load of laundry during your rinse cycle (for less than a full load adjust quantity of vinegar accordingly).

Tough Stains & Dazzling Whites: Soap nuts are naturally a gentle cleanser. To keep your whites at their brightest, try the Buncha Farmers All Natural Stain Remover.

Front loading & high-efficiency (HE) machines: Soap nuts can be used in any washing machine. They are perfect for front loading and HE machines too because they are low sudsing.

Low Sudsing: Are they working?! We are taught with commercial cleansers and detergents that lots of bubbles = clean. Soap nuts won’t create mountains of bubbles but will get all your laundry squeaky clean without additives and chemicals.

What will my laundry smell like: FRESH & fragrance free! Soap nuts naturally have a slight scent similar to apple cider vinegar prior to their initial use but that fragrance will not transfer to your laundry. If you do like fragrance just add 2-3 drops of essential oil to a cloth and add to the cool down cycle in your dryer.

Are sticky soap nuts bad? No, they are perfectly alright and will wash normally. Soap nuts soak up moisture very easily through heat and humidity. They should be stored in a cool, dry location. Some individuals prefer them to be sticky as the saponin has already begun to release. You can alternately air dry them in an open container for 24 hrs and they should be back to original form!