What Are Soapnuts?
Soapnuts grow on the Ritha tree (Sapindus Mukorossi) in India and Nepal; the shells contain saponin, a natural soap that produces rich, cleansing suds.

Benefits:

• Over 50 laundry loads (250g bag)
• Over 200 laundry loads (1 kg bag)
• Biodegradable
• Multiple uses: laundry, pets, hair, plants, dishes

Available Sizes: 250 g, 1 kg

Laundry

Place 6- 8 soapnut-halves in the small cotton pouch included in the package of Himalayan Soapnuts. Make sure to tie the drawstrings shut. In cases of hard water, you may need to use 10 soapnut-halves for optimum cleaning. Place the pouch of soapnuts in the washing machine with your laundry. For a scented wash, sprinkle a few drops of your favorite essential oil directly on the cotton pouch before tossing it in the washing machine. For heavily soiled or stained laundry, use the soapnuts in combination with our non-toxic, bleach–free stain removing salt (sodium percarbonate).

How to make a Soapnut Solution:

In a small/medium cooking pot with a lid, add some water, and cook a small handful of soapnuts for about five minutes. Cover the pot with a lid while cooking. After five minutes, remove the pot from heat and let cool. Remove the soapnut shells, and place in the compost. *By increasing the amount of soapnuts when making the solution, you can make the solution stronger, and adding more water will make it weaker.

Dishes & Kitchen Cleanup:

Soapnuts are excellent for washing dishes and cleaning. Make a soapnut solution using the directions found above. Determine the strength of solution bests suits your needs by experimenting with the amount of soapnuts you cook each time. The soapnut suds are extremely gentle and softening on the skin, so there is no irritation or dryness experienced when washing dishes!

All-Purpose Cleaning:

You can make a soapnut solution for all-purpose cleaning by experimenting with the concentration of soapnuts in the solution. The solution is safe for using on floors, and any other places you would use soap for cleaning.

Hair Shampoo:

By making a soapnut solution and placing it in a squeeze bottle, or a reusable shampoo bottle, you can use it as an everyday shampoo! It is wonderful for helping to get rid of dandruff or psoriasis. Try it for a body wash too!

Bathing Your Pets:

Just as you would use a soapnut solution for your own shampoo or body cleanser; use it for your cat or dog too! They will love the mild, soothing suds- especially if they suffer from dry skin or bald patches.

Taking Care of Your Plants:A mild soapnut solution is wonderful for getting rid of common houseplant pests, and protecting the plants from possible ones. The mild suds deter any prospective pests due to the ‘saponin content’ which is repulsive to insects and pests. Simply make a mild solution and put into a spray bottle. Spray generously onto the foliage of your plants, and the top of the soil.

Reusing Your Soapnuts…

Once you have used the soapnuts in the laundry, remove them and let them dry completely. When they have dried, they are ready to be used again! After using them in the laundry a second time, set them aside to dry. Try making a soapnut solution with them for all-purpose cleaning.

Because Soapnuts have not been altered or added to in any way; it is completely safe to wash the suds down the drain. The suds, as well as the nuts themselves, are fully biodegradable and septic safe. When the soapnuts have been used to their full potential they will appear dark and soft; we recommend that you throw them into your compost.