Anyone used soap nuts?

[krysalyss]

I am interested in trying out soap nuts as a friend was recommending them today. They are a fruit and seem really cheap and environmentally friendly. She uses them in all washing including her cloth nappies.
Anyone here use them and would/wouldn't recommend?

Thanks!

[Salsa]

Where do you buy them? What do they do?

[Phteven]

[krysalyss]

Thanks Brontide

So I am now using soap nuts. I am getting them through Mama Aum but I have been using some that a friend got me. They are basically a dried fruit (I think) and you put about 6-8 half shells into a bag or sock and put them in with your wash. They are low suds, totally natural and they contain no palm oil (for those concerned about deforestation). I have tried them out on my cloth nappies and are really happy with them. They don't really have their own smell so when the clothes dry out they have no residue smell. You can use a few drops of essential oil (like lavender) though if you want to. Also they are really cheap! A box costs about $30 and that lasts 6-12 months (according to different people I have spoken to). Each 'dose' of 6-8 half shells lasts for about 5 washes if you use cold water or about 4 if you use hot as it degrades the nut quicker.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Wow, that sounds interesting! I'll PM you for a web address - I don't really fancy typing 'soap nuts' into google, you never know what you're gonna get

[krysalyss]

I catch myself calling them monkey nuts because the friend who I got my sample from uses monkey in her username. ha ha!
I looooove monkey nuts!!!

[krysalyss]

Google mama aum if you like. Less embarrassing if your partner checks your internet history

[*Ash*]

Hi Krysalyss,

Just wondering how the soap nuts are going? Are you happy with them? I am interested in your opinion,as I may decide to convert. Thanks.

[krysalyss]

I really like them. They get our nappies clean and my soccer gear. A friend has gotten lots of samples for her family and friends so will get some feedback from there too hopefully soon.

[*Ash*]

Great! Thanks.

I have ordered a sample pack,so we will see how they go....

[LucaJack'sMum]

I just used my sample pack for the 1st time yesterday on baby whites and they seem to be good... think I will convert full time too..

[Visitor8]

didn't work here Nappies smelt and the clothes were still pretty dirty.

Since then I've switched to Tri Nature concentrate and everything is much cleaner