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  1. skiltz

    21/10/2013 -

    SoapNuts
    250g bag RRP$15.90 
    90 loads per bag = 18c per load 
    www.thesoapnutshop.co.nz 

    Yes, these little things certainly look weird, and the way they work is even weirder — but stay with us, as this product is so fascinating, we had to include it in our trial. SoapNuts — also known as washberries, soapberries, ritha, reetha, or waschnusse (our favourite) — are a dried berry from the Sapindus Mukorossi tree, which grows wild in the Himalayas. SoapNuts contain saponin, a natural surfactant that, when it comes into contact with water, creates mild soapsuds. They are naturally anti-fungal, antimicrobial, biodegradable, and hypoallergenic.  
    The good bits:This product surprised the heck out of us because it really did work, and worked well. Better in warm and hot water, but okay in cold water. It handled dirt and urine well. Chocolate, tomato sauce, and blood needed a second washing to fully come out. The permanent ink faded a little, but not as much as the other products caused it to. The SoapNut Shop website says you don’t need to add fabric softener, so we didn’t, and clothes were fine.  
    The tricky bits: When you use SoapNuts, you have to add six to eight SoapNuts to a small cloth bag and pull the drawstring shut. Then you simply toss the bag right into your washing machine with the clothes. After you’ve used the SoapNuts five or so times, dump them out of the bag into your compost heap and put new soapnuts into the bag. You can add essential oil to the little bag if you want scented laundry. A little labour-intensive, but not too bad.
    Bottom line: An excellent, all-natural alternative to traditional laundry detergents that’s great value for money.

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