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My friend gave me some soap nuts and i want to use them in the washing, particularly with the nappies. Can anyone tell me their tricks on how to best use them. Also do use them for other things that are suggested on the package like hand wash, shampoo etc and how did it go?
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Ok so I have only just started using them a few weeks ago too so I am fairly new to it all!
I find they work better on a warm wash and this is problematic for me - I feel like I am cancelling out the good I am doing using them by washing in warm instead of cold but it has made a difference for me.
They leave no scent at all which I don't like - I like a bit of smell so I have a big 2 lt bottle of plain water mixed with lavender oil in the laundry and I just fill up the fabric softener section with that so it will leave a bit of smell! :)
I haven't tried the hand wash etc yet - just trying to ge tmy head around the nuts! I use mine in a mesh lingerie drawstring bag instead of the calico one they provide and it seems to be working well.
I think that is it for now! I am about to do my first nappy load too which I always do on hot so it will be interesting to see how they go! Good luck!
Thanks Tanstar. no smell is fine by me. I tried it with the nappies and it seemed to go really well. The first wash of clothes is just about to come out now. Because I got some from a friend, I didn't have the little bag so I quickly whipped one up on the overlocker - sooo easy :)
By the way - how many nuts do you use per wash?
This is one of the best-ever thread titles, by the way :P
Does it work out very cost-effective?
Thanks marcellus - it was literally the first thing I thought of when I got my nuts... a BB title :rofl:
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I am trialling them at the moment too - they say to use 6 - 8 half nuts per wash, and you should be able to get about 4 washes out of them. When they lose their sheen/go darker you need to use fresh ones.
Tanstar did you try soaking them in hot water prior to putting them in a cold wash? The info I got said to do a cold wash that way, but I will admit I've been doing warm washes. It'll be interesting to see in a few weeks times if the stuff that is on high rotation feels any different iykwim.
Can someone tell me the benefit of soap nuts as opposed to normal washing powder?
It's all natural (a berry I believe), a lot of washing powders have some pretty harsh chemicals in them...so I guess the benefit of using soapnuts are they better for the environment and gentle on your skin :) And they wash nappies better than anything else I've ever used!:
Thanks for that allycat :)
HB - Thanks hun I might have to try that, or just use them on a hot nappy wash and then for the rest of the washing? Mmmmm. I have been using about 4-5 of them per bag and they are lasting about 5 washes.
ETA: Thread title makes me laugh each time I see it too! :rofl:
I'm another one trialling them and so far am pretty impressed with them. They seem to get my nappies nice and clean with no leftover "smell" and get the newborn poo out as well as if not better than the powder I was using. I put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in fabric softener dispenser if I want a bit of a scent.
The biggest test was when I washed my dogs bedding over the weekend.......all nice and fresh and not a hint of doggy smell. I use 4-6 half shells in a top loader and get about 5 washes out of them. I was also wary of no being able to use cold water but I've been soaking them in a cup of warm water (in the bag) for a few minutes then throw it all in the machine.
Hey guys, where's the best place to get them from?
Hey Lee!!! I got mine at gogreenathome, just google! There are quite a few places that sell them and all are pretty much the same price.
Thanks Tan!..I was going to say how nice it is to 'see' you around here again!! x
Some sites say soap nuts, some say soap nut shells..Are they the same thing?
Yeah they are Lee - they are actually just the shell bit that you use! I was a bit worried when I got mine thinking I got jibbed! :) Thanks by the way - it is nice to be back!
can you use them in front loaders too? Ive been thinking about trying them for a while now, but it just takes me a bit longer to get there!
I used them in my front loader and seem to do really well. Very happy with how they are working :)
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That's it I've gotta get my hands on some nuts now!
I've been thinking about it for a while and this thread has made my mind up.
Has anyone ever been sold dodgy nuts? I read somewhere a while back that there are some sub standard nuts around if anyone's bought any could you tell us where not to buy from?
Can't be too careful with your nuts girls :p
One more thing, do the nuts soften as well as clean?
:rofl: You girls are a classic!
Willow yep they are a fabric softener as well! NOt sure about dodgy ones - I have only bought from the one place and happy with them so far. Good luck!
Just thought I'd drop in to say "I got me some nuts!!!":hooray: :lol:
Waiting for DS to go to sleep so I can whip 'em out and give them a go :p