Using Greener Living Soap nuts As a Natural Laundry Detergent.
Place 4 Greener Living Soap Nuts in the small muslin bag, tie it closed, and throw it into the drum of your washing machine along with your articles of clothing that need washing. You can reuse this batch for 4 or 5 loads of laundry. The soap nuts will be mushy and gray when they need to be composted for your garden. Alternatively, you can use 3Tbsp (45mL) of soap nuts liquid detergent per large load of laundry.
Soap nuts are perfect for HE and front load washers as they do not create many suds! Just remember to put whole soap nuts in the drum of the machine. Soap nuts liquid can go in the detergent drawer.
To Make Soap nuts Liquid:
Boil approximately 12-15 whole Greener Living Soap Nuts with 6 cups of water for 30 minutes. When it is boiled down, you will have about 4c. of liquid left. Add extra water, if needed, to keep it at that amount. When cooled, remove the soap nuts, and pour it into an airtight plastic or glass jar. It is better to make the liquid in smaller batches as it can spoil. Experiment with making liquid to see if you prefer a more concentrated version, using 3 cups water instead of 6 cups. Some prefer the concentrated solution for handwashing and shampoo.
To make liquid from soap nuts powder, add 1/4c powder to 6 cups of water and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the sediment, or use as is. Store in an plastic or glass jar.
You can also freeze it in ice cube trays as well. Depending on the size of each ice cube, use two or three per load of laundry. If each ice cube holds about 1Tbsp, use two ice cubes.
Here’s how to successfully preserve the liquid:
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You will need resealable and sterlized quart jars and soapnut shells.
Place the equivalent of 7-10 soap nuts in each jar. (It’s better to use smaller soap nut pieces). Fill with boiling water but leave a 1/2 inch space at the top. Place the lid on securely.
PRESSURE COOKER: Place the jars in the canner, and process according to manufacturer’s instructions for 15 minutes at 10lbs of pressure.
Use only canning jars if you use this method.
WATER BATH: Place the filled jars in a large pot of boiling water. Make sure to cover the jar completely. Bring to a rolling boil and set the timer for 30 minutes. Remove jar from boiling water and let cool.
OVEN METHOD: Preheat the oven to 250F. Place 7-10 soap nuts in a clean glass quart jar with a resealable lid. Fill with boiling water but leave 1/2 inch at the top. Place lid on securely. Watch until it starts to bubble and then time it for 30 minutes.Turn off oven and let cool a little. Remove from oven.
Personal Use
Mosquito Repellent
Spray it onto your hands and then rub onto bare arms, legs or face. Safe and gentle to use for babies and children.
Liquid Hand Soap
Fill a regular or foaming pump bottle with the liquid and use to wash your hands. It will not create tons of lather like traditional soap, but it will still get your hands clean. Also consider adding some tea tree oil to make your hand wash a tea tree soap.
Shampoo
Use the liquid instead of your regular shampoo. It can even help prevent dandruff and hair loss! Leave it on your scalp for 5-10 minutes, and rinse as normal. It will not create a lot of suds, but it will still work!
Hand Washing Silks and Delicates
Add 1 or 2tsp. soap nuts liquid or powder to warm water. Gently wash your delicate clothes, lingerie or undergarments. Rinse with warm water and hang or lay flat to dry.
Cleaning
All Purpose Cleaner
Keep it in a spray bottle and use to clean the bathroom, kitchen, floors etc. Add a few drops of essential oil if you prefer a different scent.
Steam Cleaning Spot Treatment
Add 3Tbsp. to 4L hot water and use in a portable steam cleaner. Great for getting out urine smells and stains.
Window and Glass Cleaner
Fill a spray bottle with 2c. water, 1Tbsp.vinegar and 1Tbsp. soapnuts liquid. Spray and wipe windows or mirrors clean. Polish with a dry cloth or newspaper.
In the Dishwasher
Fill the soap dispenser with the liquid. Make sure to scrape the dishes clean first. Add vinegar as a rinse agent, and your dishes will come out sparkling clean!
Around the House
Cleaning Jewelry
Soak your jewelry in the liquid for a few minutes. Use an old soft toothbrush to gently remove debris. Rinse with clean water and polish with a dry cloth.
For Your Pets
Add the liquid to a spray bottle or foaming pump bottle to wash your pet’s fur. It will leave the fur soft and manageable. Also spray directly onto pet’s fur to help repel mosquitoes.
Plant Wash and Pest Repellent
Add 1c. water, 1Tbsp. soap nuts liquid and 1Tbsp. Neem oil (optional) to a clean spray bottle. Shake well.
For plant wash, spray leaves and wipe clean. To repel pests, spray plant thoroughly, covering all surfaces and allow to air dry.
when we have colds or allergies acting up any scent makes it worse — no scent on our clothes makes life so much happier. I make liquid soap nuts to wash our clothes in, when I’m done the nuts get put in a bag and hung in the dishwasher — the dishwash gets extra clean while I wash dishes, no more dishwasher cleaner that has to be run alone. I’ve even used the liquid in my spot carpet cleaner, it seemed to work faster and no more chemical smell/sticky spot.
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It really doesn’t get any simpler than this. I was making my own detergent until I discovered soap nuts. All you do is put a few shells in the muslin bag, tie it up, toss it in your washer and you can continue to use the same soap nut shells over and over (and over) again until they disintegrate. Then add a few more and repeat. Each bag of shells lasts for 5-10 loads of laundry. They are all natural and leave no chemical residue, which has helped Ethne’s eczema sooo much more than even using Dreft or any “all natural” detergent ever did. I love these little things!
I’ve been using them since before Halloween and I haven’t even made a dent in my first box! Plus, now Ethnes eczema is all but gone. Now it’s just dry skin, which we keep coconut oil on and she is clearer than ever in her whole 7.5 years on this planet. That alone makes them worth it to me:^D
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I’ve grown so used to the smell of CLEAN that I really can’t stand the smell of laundry soap residue in my clothes anymore!
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It really doesn’t get any simpler. We are so used to heavily perfumed products, but these ‘clean’ smells are actually chemicals that are not ideal to be inhaling all day long. It’s refreshing to use soap nuts because they are just clean. Just simple and clean. I won’t use anything else ever:)
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But soap nuts are seriously the most cost effective, natural, least environmentally invasive way to wash clothes, using a machine. And it’s just simple: Toss, wash, repeat. So easy, my 7 year old can/does do it:)
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Soap Nuts. Yes, somewhat of a strange thing… Slightly out of my comfort zone when I first heard of them. But with the problems we had with hard water and build up, I was finally willing to try anything. Even if it was a nut (technically a berry) that grows on trees.
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They don’t require any manufacturing to be made since they just grow on trees. Soapnuts also have natural anti-microbial agents so there is no need to add bleach to kill bacteria. People with sensitive skin can also benefit from the seeds of the Sapindus tree because the nuts have proven to be gentle and effective for those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.
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If you are using cloth diapers and have experienced annoying problems with build up, soap nuts may be the solution since they can strip diapers and leave no residue. This means an extra rinse is not necessary after each wash to make sure they are rinsing clean. Now your diapers can be done faster and you’ll use less water.
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So it all sounded great, but I was naturally hesitant of how clean my clothes would come out by using these nuts. After doing my first load, I was in love. The soap nuts aren’t like flowers or perfume, so you won’t open the dryer and take in a breath of wonderful smelling air. However, if you intentionally smell a shirt that you pull out of the laundry, it will have a slight smell that smells clean, which is all I need, anyway.
I was also sent a bar of soap for review. The soap bar is made from soap nuts and works great as well. Sometimes my boyfriend gets dry or irritated skin from soaps, but he’s had no issues with this. I really love both of the products that I received from buy soap nuts and I will definitely be returning once our bag of nuts runs out, in over a year.
For the complete review of soap nuts visit Emily Reviews
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Skip the rinse cycle! Yes, that is right. You can skip the rinse cycle when you wash with soap nuts – saving gallons of water and also washing machine energy. The saponin left on your clothes will just make them feel soft. (I actually only caught my machine once in time to stop it from rinsing – I am so used to just setting the washer and forgetting about it.)
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Amazingly, the soap nuts cleaned even the nastiest of diapers my son could produce for testing purposes. They came out clean, soft and unscented. I have tested soap nuts on my cloth diapers for 2 weeks now, wondering if the diapers would develop a “stink issue” – but so far, I have been shocked that soap nuts is actually working on cloth diapers.
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Bottom Line: BuySoapNuts.com gets a perfect 5 Star Rating for their soap nuts from Mom Always Finds Out!
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A little tree fruit called the soapnut is full of a soapy detergent-like substance called saponins. They come dried, and when you soak them in water, they release saponins. Bubbles and suds appear from the soap nuts to clean just about anything you want.
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You can make a soapy liquid from boiling soapnuts in water. This mild detergent can be used for laundry, dishwashing, or even soap and shampoo.
Boil 12-15 whole soapnuts in 6 cups of water for 30 minutes. You should be left with 4 cups of soapnuts liquid, a concentrated chemical-free detergent. You can compost the leftover soapnuts shells.
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In liquid form, soapnuts can clean just about anything. You can use it for soap or shampoo, and even as a multipurpose or window cleaner.
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Mom and I both found they (soap nuts) cleaned our clothes nicely,despite it seeming very weird not to see soap in the machine. They also left our clothes smelling fresh. They are safe with HE machines which mom has, but they do require you to use warm or hot water so they soften up, which was one of the things that wasn’t a plus for me, as I use cold washes for my laundry. So I’ve had to switch over to the warm wash for a while to use the nuts.
The nuts can be used 4 to a pouch and used for a few times before you need to change them.
They are also good for cleaning by boiling them with water on the stove and making a liquid to use.They can be used, in the liquid form, for cleaning just about anything. From dish washer detergent, to window & glass cleaner, to repairing oily or dry hair. They are a great multi-purpose cleaner.
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I came across a product recently that really caught my eye: soap nuts. My first thought was… cute packaging. Then I wondered what they were… I have to say, I was strangely intrigued. Turns out soap nuts are small, berry-like fruits with a hard shell that grow in warm, tropical climates like India, Nepal and some other south Asian countries.The packaging claimed that the odd little sticky nuts (“saponin”) could be used to wash laundry, or to make your own green dish and dishwasher soap.
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So I tried it. I tossed them in the water with my load of towels and the water became nice and soapy. Not Tide soapy, but soapy enough to clean day-to-day stuff like towels and sheets. The photos above show how the lather increased after a bit of agitation. There was no odour in the wash, which made me think that you could add your own lemon juice or lavender clippings for scent. It felt really great using an all-natural product. You can even compost the nuts after six loads of laundry, or when they stop lathering.
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I felt unsure about using them in the washing machine even though I’d read it was perfectly fine. It took being out of laundry detergent for me to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. Our clothes feel so clean and strangely soft. I didn’t think they would work well on my husband’s dirty work clothes, but they proved me wrong.
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They are easy to use, you put 4 or 5 in one of the little muslin bags provided and toss in the washer with your clothes. That’s it.
I had my doubts and am pleased to say here that I was wrong. My clothes came out clean, no odor, no stains (I hate when my clothes get stains from the darn detergent I put in there to clean them in the first place!) and fairly soft.
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Author: Matt Johnson
