Soapnut info

Uses : Soapnut is used as a laundry soap, skin cleanser, shampoo, pet shampoo and more.

Laundry: Soapnuts wash as effectively as conventional detergents. Soapnuts preserve the colour of your valuable laundry better than chemical detergents. Just put 3 or 4 shell-halves in the cloth bag supplied and use instead of your regular detergent. The warmer the water the more saponin will dissolve in the water. Shells can be used for more than one wash but the number of washes per shell bag will depend on the water temperature used. Discard any remains when they become dark brown and soggy. Whites may become slightly grey after extended use - you can counteract this with the use of an oxy whitener (sodium percarbonate) which is also safe for the environment. Sodium Percarbonate is a biodegradable laundry product. It will break down into water, oxygen, and soda ash. It provides powerful cleaning, bleaching and stain removal action. Sodium Percarbonate can be obtained from health foods store or at the supermarket, hardware store etc. Look for « Oxy » products containing only sodium percarbonate or sodium carbonate (not bicarbonate).

• Liquid Soap: A liquid soap can be made by boiling a few soapnut shells in a pot of water for 5 to 10 minutes. When cool the the mixture can either be strained or put in a blender.
• Pet shampoo: Parasites can be removed from pets fur and skin by washing with a mild solution of this liquid soap. Your pet will be left clean, soft and protected from further infestations.
• Household cleaning: Good for all household cleaning inside and out including windows, which will be left sparkling after a quick polish with paper towel when dry. A soapnut sud will clean your kitchen and your bath as thoroughly as chemical cleaners do. Again adding a little sodium percarbonate or sodium carbonate will work with most tough cleaning jobs.
• Car washing: Add a few soapnut pieces in a warm bucket of water or use the liquid soap you have made and wash your car as usual and polish to a good shine when dry.
• Cleaning jewelry: Soapnuts are used as a jewelry polish in India. Soak jewellery in soapnut water then rub, rinse and polish.
• Natural pesticide: Soapnuts produce saponins to repel insects. You can use this same product to protect your plants without using chemicals. Fill a spraying bottle with a diluted soapnut solution and spray your plants or use the wash water from your laundry or dish washing.

Numerous advantages:

• Soap nuts are a completely renewable, biodegradable material that can be put in your compost bucket once spent.

• Allergy free and especially good for babies, eczema and sensitive skin. Allergic persons and people suffering from dermatitis in particular will benefit from the use of soapnuts, as clothes which were cleaned with soapnuts do not irritate the skin or cause itching.

• Keeps your colours bright.

• Economical compared to other brands of detergent. 1 kg of soapnuts can be used for up to 150 loads of laundry. You save 20 to 50% compared to normal detergents.

• You even save money for the fabric softener because laundry washed with soapnuts turns out surprisingly soft.

• Support the local economy of the regions where it is harvested. Families in India often depend on the harvest of their few trees to supplement their income.

Frequently asked questions

• The nuts are not whole but in pieces, is that normal ?

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