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SoapNuts - 1kg - (Incl. 4 Muslin Bags) - 300-400 Loads of Laundry
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Soapnuts are Incedible natural detergent that grows on the tree. They form suds when they come in contact with water. Its fleshy portion contains saponin, which is an excellent natural cleaning agent. They are natural, biodegradable, ecological, non- allergic and economical compared to other chemical detergents. Soapnuts are 100% natural. Simply put 4-5 soapnut shells in the wash bag, close it and place the wash bag in the washing machine .Your wash will come out clean.
Packaging: Available in cotton bags of 500 gms, 1 Kg pack with cotton wash bags for the washing machine. Other uses of Soap nuts: shampoo, cleaning jewelery, Kitchen wares (with warm water) and also to clean, bikes, sinks, grills, statues etc.
Numerous advantages:
Soap nuts are a completely renewable, biodegradable material that can be put in your compost bucket once spent. Allergy free and especially good for babies, eczema and sensitive skin. Allergic persons and people suffering from dermatitis in particular will benefit from the use of soapnuts, as clothes which were cleaned with soapnuts do not irritate the skin or cause itching and keeps your colours bright. Economical compared to other brands of detergent. 1Kg of soapnuts can be used for 300-400 loads of laundry. You save 20 to 50% compared to normal detergents.You even save money for the fabric softener because laundry washed with soap nuts turns out surprisingly soft.
Liquid Soap: A liquid soap can be made by boiling a few soapnut shells in a pot of water for 5 to 10 minutes. When cool the the mixture can either be strained or put in a blender.
Pet shampoo: Parasites can be removed from pets fur and skin by washing with a mild solution of this liquid soap. Your pet will be left clean, soft and protected from further infestations.
Household cleaning: Good for all household cleaning inside and out including windows, which will be left sparkling after a quick polish with paper towel when dry. A soapnut sud will clean your kitchen and your bath as thoroughly as chemical cleaners do. Again adding a little sodium percarbonate or sodium carbonate will work with most tough cleaning jobs.
Car washing: Add a few soapnut pieces in a warm bucket of water or use the liquid soap you have made (as per above) and wash your car as usual and polish to a good shine when dry.
Cleaning jewellery: Soapnuts are used as a jewellery polish in India. Soak jewellery in soapnut water then rub, rinse and polish.
Natural pesticide: Soapnuts produce saponins to repel insects. You can use this same product to protect your plants without using chemicals. Fill a spraying bottle with a diluted soapnut solution and spray your plants or use the wash water from your laundry or dish washing.
The 1kg size soapnuts, allows you to wash approximately 300-400 loads of laundry (using 4-5 soapnuts at a time and re-using these soapnuts for 4 loads of laundry). Alternatively, it yields approximately 40 litres of soapnuts liquid which allows you to wash approximately 1600 loads of laundry (using 2 Tbsp of soapnut liquid per load).
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