bag that would probably last for.ev.er. ha!) The PRICE is right and the 100% natural is also perfect!
So, what exactly are soap nuts?
In the packaging that I received with my soap nuts, I learned that these nuts grow in wild from sapindus trees. This “dried fruit” produces a soap (saponin) which is a 100% natural cleanser! Isn’t God so creative and amazing?!? He gives us so many things in nature that so often we miss out on!
Here is what wikipedia has to say about the Sapindus tree & its magic fruit. It has been used in Asia and by Native Americans for many, many years, native to India and Nepal. I’m not sure why it has taken this long to get to the USA! 🙂
I have now used my Soap Nuts for all my laundry over the course of the past 3 weeks. So far, I’ve had great success! I usually do approximately 5-7 loads of laundry a week, so I’ve probably done at least 20 loads with these nuts. The instructions in my package, as well as what I have read online say to use 4-6 nuts inside the muslin bag that you receive with your order. You just put them in with your wash and that’s it!!! After about a week, you toss out the nuts and start with a new 4-6.
A few things to keep in mind:
Now, for those of you that like SCENT and SUDS with your laundry – you may be disappointed. But, we have been looking for more ways to go chemical & scent free for awhile now, so we like this about the soap nuts. My clothes AND towels AND washing rags/cloths have all come out smelling fresh and clean!! No yucky smells remaining on little boy socks either. I will say, we don’t have a big, sweaty man that works outside all hours of the day – so I’m not sure if it would work for that type of wash. And, I have read online that the soap nuts are NOT a good stain remover. I have read to use your regular stain stick or remover as regular to pre-treat your clothing, and then throw in the wash with soap nuts as usual.
As we have been finishing with one set of nuts, we throw it in our new compost barrel!!
If you do a quick google search you will find other bloggers and websites discussing soap nuts. Probably tons of information out there that I haven’t even come across yet…but for me, I have tried it and loved it and that’s all the info I need!!
Have you ever heard of soap nuts?
Have you ever tried them?
I would LOVE to hear from you if you use them or if you decide to try them out!!
Update July 2013: My biggest frustration with the soap nuts these days is that the tiny bag is hard to find and ends up in the dryer nearly every single time, especially when children are doing the laundry and not looking for it! Any suggestions there?
I come across these every once in awhile and I’m always intrigued. I just might have to order them!
Possible Combinations : Sapindus mukorossi + quillaja saponaria + saponaria officinalis (cleansing agent)
Organic soapnuts are used in cleansing lotion, protein shampoo, protein shampoo with conditioner.It helps you get rid off dandruff. Soap nut contains a high level of saponins. It is antibacterial, mild foaming agent and cleanser. Soapnut shell powder is used to cleanse hair, skin and laundry. Helpful in removing stains from hands, may soothe the eczema, psoriasis, itchy and sensitive skin. Organic soapnut is an excellent hair tonic. Soapnut extract comes from the fruit of the soapnut tree. The pulp of the fruit contains a high level of natural foaming agents. This soapnut extract can be used to wash skin and hair. Soap nut when added to a facial mix of milk powder and clay to provide delicate cleansing of the skin, it is added to salt scrubs to add cleansing action. The saponin from the organic soapnut shells is used as a textile auxiliary and in preparation of toothpaste. Useful for treating a number of diseases like common cold, pimples, epilepsy, constipation, nausea, etc.
The soapnuts are organic found in the forests of the Himalayas,in Nepal.
The samples sent to you are deseeded and two muslin wash bags have been sent with the soapnuts in a package bag.About 10-15 gms of soapnuts in the washbags can be used to wash 6-8 loads of laundry.Warm water is recommended though cold water can also be used.
Cold Water Wash:Simply make a cup of soap nut ‘tea’ by soaking 4 or 5 bagged soap nuts in a cup of very hot water for approximately 3 minutes.Pour both the soap nuts liquid and bag in wash.Remove from washer at end of the wash to dry (leave soap nuts in bag).Re-use 5 times. Soap nuts are no longer effective when they thin, turn soft, mushy and very light.
Warm or Hot Water Wash:Put 4 or 5 soap nut shells or equivalent pieces, about a half-ounce, in cotton or muslin drawstring bag and tie bag securely.Toss in washing machine before you add your clothes.Remove from washer at end of the wash to dry (leave soap nuts in bag).Re-use5 times. The soap nuts are no longer effective when they become thin, mushy and very light.
We are an exporter of Soap Nut (SAPINDUS MUKOROSSI) from Nepal. We harvest our own soap nuts from the Himalayan region. Our product is certified as organic by USDA
The shell contains a high level of saponins which is an excellent hair tonic and is also known for its ability to cleanse and wash and used in cleansing lotion, protein shampoo, and protein shampoo with conditioner.
Soap nut, highly effective mild and natural, preserves the colors and the structure of your valuable clothing longer than chemical detergents
We also offer packaging per your requirements. We also offer custom packaging with your own artwork, logo, text, a product completely ready for your customer. We offer muslin drawstring bags for the soap nuts to be thrown into the washer.It can be reused many times.
If you need soap Nuts from Nepal, we are there for a steady and long term supply .
Regards
Jack
kanti@vianet.com.np
we are processors and suppliers of soapnut shells
we supply at USD 1.85 Kilo FOB Chennai/India
Price is for bulk orders with bulk packing
we also supply small cotton bags for washing machine
at USD0.25 pc
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