General info and also How to use your Soapnuts.....
Soapnuts ( Sapindus mukorossi ) are an environmentally friendly, sustainably produced, bio-degradable and compostable alternative to commercial laundry detergents. Grown wild in India, for centuries these nuts have been used for many purposes, from laundry to cleaning jewellery and treating contaminated soil. They are most widely recognised as being an effective and environmentally friendly natural detergent, but can be used for a wide variety of other uses.
A 500 gm bag should wash 200 loads, or 7-10 loads per week for around 6 months before it runs out.
How do soapnuts work?
Soapnut shells contain a high proportion of natural saponin. When the shells come in contact with water the saponin is released and suds are produced - just like adding normal detergents.
Full instructions for various methods of use are provided, in both top-loaders and front-loaders, cold or hot wash, but the basic method is to simply pop 4-8 shells into a small cotton bag (provided), put the bag in a cup of hot water for a few minutes (if using cold wash), and then place it in your washing machine instead of detergent. They are excellent for cleaning laundry, leaving it beautifully soft and fresh. There is no need to include softeners and they are especially good for colours because they don't contain any whiteners or brighteners, so your colours will stay coloured for longer.
Extremely cost-effective, the 500 gm bag should wash 200 loads, or 7-10 loads per week for around 6 months before it runs out. The nuts can be used for 4-6 consecutive loads and then disposed of in the compost bin or spread around garden plants as mulch. And since the laundry water contains only natural ingredients, it can much more usefully be reused as grey water to reduce water consumption.
Full instructions for various methods of use are provided, in both top-loaders and front-loaders, cold or hot wash, but the basic method is to simply pop 4-8 shells into a small cotton bag (provided), put the bag in a cup of hot water for a few minutes (if using cold wash), and then place it in your washing machine instead of detergent. They are excellent for cleaning laundry, leaving it beautifully soft and fresh. There is no need to include softeners and they are especially good for colours because they don't contain any whiteners or brighteners, so your colours will stay coloured for longer.
Extremely cost-effective, the 500 gm bag should wash 200 loads, or 7-10 loads per week for around 6 months before it runs out. The nuts can be used for 4-6 consecutive loads and then disposed of in the compost bin or spread around garden plants as mulch. And since the laundry water contains only natural ingredients, it can much more usefully be reused as grey water to reduce water consumption.
After you have done your washing simply hang the washing bag [still with the soapnuts in them] on the line with your clothes & once dry store the bag/nuts in your laundry cupboard until u wash again!
I have other products for sale including my Hand crochet 100% cotton Scrubbies [a great alternative to chux/paper towels] once they are dirty you simply throw in the wash and you can use these for a long time :)
I also have hand crochet blankets and cushions, perfect for keeping you snuggly and warm this Winter :)
Coming soon are Peg bags and also great Farmers tote bags :)
Other items coming soon are Goats Milk products [like soap] made by One Girl and her Farm.
Thankyou for supporting One girl and her Farm and all items purchased from me go directly to setting up my Farm Project [you can read about it here on my blog or on FaceBook] ... i hope to see you back again soon xo
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