Soap Nuts
Awhile back, Mrs. Tam Bowman, our pastor's wife, introduced me to this wonderful, intriguing new product to use to wash our clothes. After a couple of "trial loads," I was hooked! We usually wash 5 - 6 loads of laundry per day at our house, and since two of us in the family have battled cancer, we have always tried to use all natural products. This is about as natural as they come!
What's a Soap Nut?
Soap Nuts are the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry tree (Sapindus mukorrosi), similar to the lychee. A long time ago, local folks in the South East Asia figured out that when the nuts get wet, they release saponin, a natural cleaner, making them great for washing clothes! Maggie's Soap Nuts are the only household cleaner made exclusively from Nature, by Nature.
THE ONLY THING BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR CLOTHES IS MOTHER NATURE
"I cannot believe how great it is. I can't find the words to express my amazement. My clothes are softer, brighter and fresh smelling......Thanks so much. " Tawny,Petaluma, Ca.
".....Everything comes out so clean and fresh.....I love knowing that my new little guy is wrapped up in clothes that are truly clean. No chemicals on my baby! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Ashley, Costa Mesa, Ca
"What I can't believe is that I actually feel better after washing my clothes"
A single soapberry tree produces hundreds of kilos of nuts per year! Maggie's Soap Nuts fall to the ground in Indian and Indonesian forests where they are collected by folks who have used the nuts for centuries. We take pride that our all-natural soap GROWS ON TREES!
YOU'LL LOVE MAGGIE'S SOAP NUTS!
FAQ's:
How do Soap Nuts work?
Maggie’s Soap Nuts work like a detergent. They contain saponin, an all-natural surfactant. Conventional detergents are manufactured, chemical surfactants. Surfactants work by breaking the surface tension of water so it can more easily penetrate into fabrics, effectively making water “wetter.” Once wet, the agitation of your washing machine (or your hands) shakes the dirt loose from your clothes. Then Soap Nuts’ saponin holds the dirt in suspension in the water (preventing it from re-depositing on your clothes) until you’ve rinsed it away.
Can I use the Soap Nuts more than once?
Yes! The saponin in Maggie’s Soap Nuts releases quickly into hot water, and more slowly in cold water. When washing in hot water you only need two soap nuts per load and they’ll releaseall of their saponin in about one wash. When washing withcold water, up to 4 nuts and reuse them up to 4 times. You’ll know the saponin in Maggie’s Soap Nuts is used up when the nuts no longer feel squeaky clean or sudsy when you rub them.
Maggie’s Soap Nuts are the dried fruit of theChinese Soapberry Tree (Sapindus mukorrosi),related to the lychee and rambutan. Maggie’s Soap Nuts are harvested in Indian and Indonesian jungles where Soap Nuttrees are holding forests and families together! Our SoapNuts fall to the ground where they are collected by local folkswho have used them for centuries.
Where are the bubbles?
Most laboratory cleaners contain foaming agents to “trick” consumers that the product is working. In truth, the quantity of bubbles does not tell you if a cleaner is effective! Maggie’sSoap Nuts keep you clean without phoney bubbles. Because they are low sudsing, Soap Nuts are ideal for H.E. and front-loader machines.
Can I use Soap Nuts with any temperature water?
Yes! The saponin in Maggie’s Soap Nuts releases quickly into hot water, and more slowly in cold water. When washing in hot water you only need the equivalent of two whole Soap Nuts per load. They’ll release all of their saponin in about one wash. When washing with cold water, up to 4 nuts and reuse themup to 4 times. Alternatively, pre-soak your cotton sack containing two soap nuts in a little hot water to release the saponin. After a couple minutes of soaking, add the mixture to the cold-water wash.
Do I have to remove the Maggie’s Soap Nuts from the washing machine during the rinse cycle?
No need to remove the soap nuts from the rinse cycle. There’s no soapy residue to rinse away! The little bit of saponin leftin the rinse adds softness and body to your clothes.
Are Maggie’s Soap Nuts hypoallergenic?
Yes! Maggie’s Soap Nuts are 100% natural, safe and hypoallergenic. We recommend them for babies and peoplewith sensitive skin. In Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Soap Nutsare used traditionally to treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. With Maggie’s Soap Nuts, there’s nothing between you and your clothes but Mother Nature!
Purchase:
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Soap Nuts Trial Pack (5 loads)...... ........$2.99 |
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Soap Nuts Family Size Box (50 loads)...$18.99 |
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