https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:51:40 +0000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:45:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39316 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1358453&title=soap-nuts#1358453 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 39316
Posted: 06 July 2011 at 12:45pm

Ive got mine through Jacquie at Cheeky Cherubs online, and find her great! And LOVE my soapnuts too!!]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1358453&title=soap-nuts#1358453 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1350505&title=soap-nuts#1350505 Author: duenbe
Subject: 39316
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 9:52am

Good morning everyone.
It is great to see so many people interested in SoapNuts.

My name is Dunja and I'm the owner of The SoapNut Shop and thought to answer a few questions which I have found in this forum.

They do work in cold and warm/hot water. If used in warm/hot water then they releas more saponin (which is the staff who washes our clothes). That is why when doing a cold wash you might like to add a few more. Some of our customers have used the soapnuts 8 times by doing cold washes and were very happy with the results.

Another great thing is that you don't need the rinse cycle anymore - means you can save water and energy. There are no nasties to wash out when washing with SoapNuts.

In regards of stubborn stain, if you use SoapNuts we recommend to do a warm/hot wash or the other option is to use Oxygen Bleach and soak the clothes overnight and the next morning wash with SoapNuts.

Do you don't have to activate the SoapNuts - we never do. Just place about 6 nuts into a little cotton bag, add a few drops of any essential oils and wash as normal.

SoapNuts are available in Health and Organic Shops, Bin Inns and online. Check our website to find your nearest retailer. If you can't find our products at your preferred shop, please ask the Manager for SoapNuts or send us an email with the details and will get in touch witht he shop owner.

We are more than happy to answer more questions.
Dunja
]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:52:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1350505&title=soap-nuts#1350505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1338842&title=soap-nuts#1338842 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 39316
Posted: 02 June 2011 at 2:30pm

I stand corrected- I went looking for info to back my claim up (which I got from my husband hehe) and have found the following info from globalsoap.co.nz:

"Soap Nuts work in any temperature. Just adjust the amount of Soap Nuts. For a warm wash use about 5 Soap Nuts. Add a few extra for a cold wash, or if your water is very hard. Use a few less for a hot wash."

So from that info, they do work in cold water, but you need to use a few more. It sounds like they get more effective with hot water. Sorry for the mistake! ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:30:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1338842&title=soap-nuts#1338842 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1338643&title=soap-nuts#1338643 Author: gypsynita
Subject: 39316
Posted: 02 June 2011 at 9:49am

yep Te Awamutu bin inn has them too, as do heaps of cloth nappy suppliers...

ereynolds i didn't realise you needed hot water to activate them - I've been using them in cold for the boys' nappies and it seems to be working alright?]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:49:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1338643&title=soap-nuts#1338643 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1336950&title=soap-nuts#1336950 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 39316
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 7:50pm

i seen them at Bin Inn in gore of all places...so ring your local bin inn and see if they have them]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 19:50:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1336950&title=soap-nuts#1336950 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333604&title=soap-nuts#1333604 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 39316
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 2:40pm

One thing I do with my soapnuts when I use them (not all the time, though I probably should) is put them in a big of hot water and then put them and the hot water in the washing machine. The hot water is what activates them and we only ever do cold washes (seriously, one hot wash uses our entire supply of hot water). I have bought them from The Soapnut Shop]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:40:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333604&title=soap-nuts#1333604 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333591&title=soap-nuts#1333591 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 39316
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 2:29pm

Our local organics shop has them. Or google Soapnuts NZ and compare prices.

They do work on clothes. I wouldn't load up your machine to much but they do work. Stubborn stains on hubby;s work clothes I'd probably stick to your washing powder
]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:29:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333591&title=soap-nuts#1333591 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333524&title=soap-nuts#1333524 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 39316
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 1:29pm

I have been making my own washing powder but have decided to give soap nuts a try. From readin old threads they seem to work on nappies, clothes but I would be best to use ordinary washing powder on DH's dirty (builders) work clothes, is that right? I have a front loader and generally wash on 40C if that makes a difference.

Also can anyone recommend where to buy the soapnuts from?]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 13:29:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39316&PID=1333524&title=soap-nuts#1333524