What is Soap Nut Shell?
The soap nut comes from the Soap nut Tree.
The trees produce the small black berry, approximately one inch (2-2.5 cm) in
diameter, that are deseeded and the shell is dried prior to use. The shells
used for detergent contain something called spooning, which works as a natural
attractant.
Soap nuts shell
is a macadamia-sized berry which is cracked open and dried in the sun,
producing a dark golden 'shell'. These shells can be placed into your washing
machine instead of detergent and fabric softener, and will leave your clothes
clean, soft and without scent Soap nuts are
most commonly used as a laundry detergent.
They are used
instead of chemical detergents and fabric softeners. Soap nut shells are used
simply on their own in a cotton bag or lone sock tied at the top and put into
the machine with your clothes. They do not need to be removed during the rinse
cycle as there is no harmful or irritating residue as is left over from normal
detergents. The surfactants in the nuts clean and soften your laundry in one
economic and environmentally friendly swoop.
How do I use them?
To use them in
your washing machine, place 3-6 whole soap nut shells India in cotton wash bag (or odd sock) and place it in the
washing machine with your washing. You will need to use more shells for larger
loads, heavy soiling or where hard water is used. You need fewer shells in
smaller loads or in water efficient machines. Soap nuts don’t need to be
removed during the rinse cycle and there is no harmful or irritating residue as
is left over by normal detergents. Your soap nuts can be reused 4-6 times or
longer in cold water, before composting them in your garden.
Uses of Soap Nut Shell
The process by
which Soap Nuts clean your clothes is naturally quite simple. The Soap Nut shells India contain natural
spooning that works as a surfactant, making the water “wetter” and allowing it
to penetrate the fibers of your clothing, working away the dirt, keeping it in
suspension in the water until it’s drained away, taking the dirt with it. Soap
Nut shells are natural, organic and environmentally friendly. They are a natural alternative to all kinds
of detergents, soaps, cleaners and shampoos and are ideal as a chemical free
natural detergent in washing machines.
Uses of soap nut shell are given below:
• Washing the clothes
• Uses as a bathing liquid soap and
shampoo for allergic or sensitive skins
• Uses as shampoo
• Uses as medical purpose
• Uses as cracked heels
• Uses for pet
• Uses for jewelers cleaning
• Uses as pesticide
• Uses as mosquito repellent
Benefits of Soap nut shell
If you're not
yet convinced of their benefits or how to use soap nuts, the following information should answer some of your
questions:
• Sustainable: It's a renewable
resource, easily grown organically.
• All Natural: No funky or harmful
ingredients.
• Eco-Friendly: Less processing, less
energy and less packaging.
• Affordable: They can replace multiple
cleaners, and last longer.
• Reusable: Each berry can be used up
to 6 times before it's spent.
• Hypoallergenic: No skin or
respiratory irritation and non-toxic.
• Not Actually Nuts: They're totally
safe for those with nut allergies.
• Simple: Throw them in your wash or
make a simple liquid detergent.
• Odorless: But you can always add your
own essential oils.
• Gentle: Their mild nature won't
damage delicate clothing or surfaces.
• No Fabric Softener: They naturally
soften your fabrics!
• Save Water: They rinse easier so
require less water.
• Save Energy: You can use a shorter
rinse cycle in your laundry, too.
• Front-loading Friendly: No suds are
perfect for HE machines.
• Works in Any Temperature: Use them in
cold, warm or hot water.
• Non-polluting: 100% biodegradable and
safe for gray water systems.
• Compostable: Used shells can be
thrown in your compost.
• Self-sufficient: You can even grow a
soap nut tree yourself!
• Countless Uses: Look below for a few
ideas on how to use soap nuts in your own home.
