Description
Indian soap nuts are an environmentally friendly, renewable, natural product. The Asian soap nut tree bears its first fruits after about ten years. These can then be harvested once a year for about 90 years. The cultivation of soap nut trees is supported by the Indian Forest Ministry because of the positive ecological balance they provide. Soap nuts are 100% biodegradable and easily disposable with organic waste or compost after use.
Effect of the soap nut
The active ingredient saponin contained in the shell of the soap nut has excellent cleansing characteristics as well as an antibacterial effect. When in contact with warm water, this yields a mild detergent lye. In Asia, soap nut shells have been used as a natural detergent and cleaning agent for centuries owing to their strong cleansing action.
Ecological - Inexpensive - Economical
Washing with soap nut shells is not only ecological but also inexpensive: In the low-temperature range, the same shells can be used 2-3 times. Therefore a 250g package is sufficient for at least 3 months with 2-3 washes per week!
Advantages of the soap nut
✔ renewable resource
✔ ideal for allergic people (with allergies to conventional detergents)
✔ for white and colored laundry
✔ protects skin, laundry and the environment
✔ 100% biodegradable
Instructions for use
For washing put 5 - 7 halved soap nut shells, depending on the soiling of the laundry, in one of the enclosed cotton sachets and place them inside the washing drum. The active ingredient saponin is found in the shell, which is washed out completely at high temperatures. Therefore washing cycles at temperatures below 60 degrees will allow reusing the shells up to two times. If the shell is soft and lost its color, it is time to replace them. The used shells can be composted. For white laundry, it is advisable to add stain salt. In case of stubborn stains, additionally use gall soap. Since the soap nut contains no fragrances, your laundry will remain odourless. As preferred add various natural aroma oils as fragrances during the rinsing process. Attention! All sachets must be removed before rinsing so that no saponin remains in the laundry. Dry the sachets and reuse them before the next wash cycle.
Country of production: India
Content: 250 g soap nut bowls, incl. 1 wash bag made of cotton
