Soapnut Dishwashing Detergent

by
hellaD
07/23/2010 | in:
D.I.Y.,
How-to's
It is very easy to make liquid soap from soapnuts. I use it for my dishes, the floor, cleaning the bathroom and washing delicate items. Very handy to have around the house. It also can be used as a shampoo.
- 100g soapnuts
- 3 quarts (litres) water
Method:
Add the soapnuts to the water. Bring the water to a boil. Turn down the heat to a low simmer for at least 30 minutes.
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TAGS: biodegradable, detergent, dishes, green, natural, soapnut, Sustainable, wash
Soapnuts in Tea Towels

by
hellaD
12/03/2009 | in:
Hand Made,
Store
The ultimate earth-friendly laundry detergent.
Soapnuts have been used for everything from removing lice to silver polish. They are actually helpful for sewer systems, and can be reused for several laundry loads.
The pouch is made from recycled tea towels (colors vary) and can be tossed in with a load of laundry and dried out to wait for the next washing. Soapnuts have no smell so you can add your own favorite essential oil such as rosemary, musk or amber.
More uses of soapnuts are discussed here.
This is a very important item we should all be using for the health of the earth.
Each pouch includes 5 soapnuts which can be used for at least 5 loads of laundry.
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TAGS: detergent, eco, green, laundry, recycle, soapberries, soapnuts, Sustainable, tea towel