Soap Nuts - In 1 kg bag | Practice

Zero waste alternative to industrial detergent. For an ecological washing of linen, without harmful discharge for the environment, which will give you fresh, clean and soft linen! 100% vegetable, compostable and biodegradable. Soapnuts are fruit shells from the Sapindus Mukorossis, better known as the soap tree. If its fruits are not edible, on the other hand their shells contain saponin, a natural detergent. They do not pollute, are not allergenic and can be used for the whole family. They are therefore ideal for washing infants and people with atopic skin (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc.). Reusable, they are durable and economical. For reference, 1 kg of soap nuts corresponds to the needs of a family of 4, up to 3 to 4 washes per week for a year. Weight: 1kg Delivered in a bag of around 1kg. Kraft or plastic packaging depending on availability Operation and use of soap nuts In contact with warm or hot water, the saponin contained in the shells of the soap tree will be released and form a soapy solution. By the movement of the drum of the machine, and the friction of the nuts with the water and the clothes, the linen will then be cleanly washed. This traditional zero-waste solution has been used for centuries by individuals, but also in the textile industry for the maintenance of linen in general, but also for washing wool and delicate fabrics (silk for example). How to use machine soap nuts You just need to introduce 4 to 5 walnuts in a laundry net. Place it directly in the middle of the laundry and start your usual programme. For very dirty laundry, you can also add washing balls. Can soap nuts be used for hand washing? Yes, but for this it is better to prepare a decoction and use it as a washing liquid. To do this, after using 100 g of walnuts, let them infuse for 10 minutes in 1 liter of boiling water. Filter the water, squeeze the nuts in your hands and you will get a liquid detergent. The strengths of ecological soap nuts It is a natural and vegetable alternative to washing powder. Soapnuts clean the textile fiber perfectly and thoroughly, thanks to the saponin they naturally contain. They do not have bleaching agents or optical brighteners which can damage certain fabrics. The laundry comes out soft, completely clean and you can use these nuts with any type of fabric without distinction, even the most fragile (wool, silk, linen, angora, etc.). Finally, it is a zero waste alternative to conventional detergent, much more economical and healthy. After use, the soapnut shells can be thrown in the compost or directly in your garden to create natural and vegetable soil. You can use the decoction to wash clothes by hand, but also to wash your skin and your hair, especially if you tend to have dandruff. It will also be suitable for washing your pets, its pH being neutral. The soap obtained can also be used on all types of surfaces (worktop, floor, etc.).