A biodegradable, economical, sustainable product that naturally washes your clothes.
A natural laundry soap that grows on trees. Soap nuts are native to Nepal and India where
they have been used for centuries. They
are a fruit that grows on the sapindus
Mukorossi tree. The fruit are the
size of a cherry and contain the substance saponin - which is nature's own detergent. Local families harvest and deseed them. The shell off the fruit is then dried in the
sun using absolutely no chemical or manufacturing process.
Facts on soap nuts.
Soap nuts can be used in front and top loaded machines.
They work in any temperature - use about 5 soap nuts for a
warm wash and add a few extra for a cold wash.
They can be used about 4-5 times before they loose their saponin. You can tell this when the soap nuts are becoming
soft and losing their sheen.
For best results separate whites and colours.
There is no need to use fabric softener as the soap nuts
leave your laundry wonderfully soft.
Soap nuts are completely biodegradable. Return your used soap nuts to the earth by
putting them into your compost bin.
The grey water is also harmless to the environment as no chemical
agents will pollute the water courses.
This makes soap nuts ideal for septic tanks and to water your garden
with.
Soap nuts are ideal for people with sensitive skin. They are hypoallergenic and especially good
for babies and people with eczema or psoriasis.
They contain no chemicals and are a simple and natural way for washing
your laundry.
Soap nuts are very economical. They are
believed to be 50% cheaper than chemically produced detergents.
How to use soap nuts :
To wash your laundry, place 4-6 soap nuts in your organic
cotton wash bag which is provided.
Simply pop the wash bag in the washing machine with your
laundry. It will come out clean and soft
with a natural fresh scent.
If you wish you can add a few drop of your favourite
essential oil into your wash bag.
Soap nuts: A fantastic way to do your part in saving the
environment by using this earth friendly, biodegradable, economical and
sustainable product!