Laundry Alternative…Soap Nuts
A lot of times I make my own laundry detergent but I like to have something on hand in case I forget, or am swamped that week or whatever. Soapnuts are perfect to fill that need. Have you ever used them?
They are all natural, and are actually the seed from a plant, the dried shells from the soapberry. The shells contain a natural soaping agent which has literally been used for centuries. More than any other kind of laundry soap these are completely eco friendly, sustainable, and non polluting. They are unprocessed.
You use them by putting about 4 shells in a muslin bag and tossing it in your machine. The muslin keeps pieces of shell from getting into your clothing should it splinter. That’s it.
Depending on where you get it and how much it costs the cost per load is about 15 to 20 cents. And it really works.
If you need scent/deodorizing or whatever just use a little lavender or eucalyptus essential oil in the rinse water.
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Tags: frugal, laundry detergent, laundry soap, soap nutsPOSTED IN: Cleaning
8 opinions for Laundry Alternative…Soap Nuts
Linette
Nov 23, 2008 at 1:50 am
I make my own laundry detergent too, same recipe but I add water to make a thick liquid soap. Much cheaper than buying it:)
Chris
Nov 23, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Good pick for the image. Okay I’m biased because I founded NaturOli. They are however the best of the best - genuinely hand sorted and select quality. We do this, plus package them in the US - in 100% green packing materials. I hope you check us out at http://www.NaturOli.com/soapnuts
Soap nuts are the beginning of a new way of thinking about cleaning - a way that is better for us and our world. The possibilities are endless. Mother Nature always provides. It’s up to us to do something about it. Thanks!
Monica
Nov 24, 2008 at 2:16 pm
oooo, I want to try these!
Marye Audet
Nov 24, 2008 at 7:49 pm
thanks for stopping by Chris
Monica..check back..you may get your chance.. ;)
JulieF
Nov 25, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I wonder, will these do well on stains? My kids are the stainingist(not a word, i know) kids I have ever seen!
I’ve never heard of these before, so this sounds pretty neat. I’d love to try them out, too. Must go google…
jan-teen
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:28 am
i’m all for eco-friendly and would like to try soapnuts, BUT… do they work in cold water? someone please tell me they have tried them in cold.
Marye Audet
Dec 14, 2008 at 1:00 am
they do work well in cold :)
Yorkiemom2
Dec 18, 2008 at 7:23 pm
what about homemade laundry detergent for frontend loading machines?
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