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Soapnuts Ecologicial Washing

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Soapnuts Ecologicial Washing

a totally natural washing product, that really works

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£6.95 inc. VAT

Soapnuts, are an eco friendly, natural and organic way to wash your clothes. Soapnuts are actually pods (or nut shells) from the soapnut tree which grows naturally in India and Nepal - and are an entirely renewable source.

 
Choose Soapnuts Size
50 Washes £6.95   
100 Washes £13.27   


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Available in two sizes, 50 washes and 100 washes.

Soapnuts contain an active natural ingredient similar to soap. When the shells come in to contact with water, the ingredient is released producing soap-like suds which wash your clothes.

"Where has this fantastic, green product been all our life?"
Smart Planet

Soapnuts are easy to use and come in handy sacks, with a small bag that you simply pop in with your washing. The shells can be used up to three times, and will last for 50 washes in total. And because they have a completely neutral odour, you can add essentials oils to the water to give your washing a personal fragrance.

As well as being eco-friendly, other benefits of using Soapnuts Laundry Soap Nuts include:
  • 100% Organic - Soapnuts grow on trees, so are 100% biodegradable and compostable.
  • Saves You Money - Up to 50% cheaper than conventional laundry products!
  • Allergy Free - With no added perfume or chemicals Soapods are kind to your skin and suitable for all allergy sufferers.
  • Good for your Clothes - Colours remain bright and soft, so there's no need to add fabric conditioner.
  • Sustainable - Soapnut trees live up to 90 years and the wood and the foliage of the trees are also cultivated. No waste. No de-forestation.


Usage Tips

What temperature?
We recommend washing your clothes at a lower temperature setting of 40 degrees to save energy.
If using Soapnuts laundry soap nuts washing at 30 to 40 degrees yields usage of 3 times the washes per bag. While washing at 60 degrees will yield a usage of 2 washes per bag of pods and for 90 degrees use once.

Can I use them in a cold water wash?
Yes, to wash in cold water, soak the nuts, while in their cotton bag, in a little hot water a few minutes to release the saponin (the soap in Soapnuts) then add the water to the wash.

How many should I use?
We recommend 6-8 whole pods or equivalent, but if your clothes are not very dirty and/or you live in a soft water area you can use up to HALF THE AMOUNT! Feel free to experiment.

Can I use less than the recommended 6-8 soapnuts? And can I use them more than 3 times?
We have found that people in soft water areas need only 3 or 4 pods, and can use them 4 times. Please feel free to experiment. Additionally, if your clothes are not very dirty or you are not filling your machine you can use less pods.

Can using Soapnuts reduce the amount of water used?
Yes it can! As Soapnuts are completely natural you don't have to rinse them out as much (They are good for your skin and your clothes!) So, if your machine has a cycle that uses less water and a shorter rinse cycle, you can use this setting.

Will using Soapnuts prolong the life of my washing machine?
Yes it can! Chemical washing products can eventually damage the workings of your machine.

What happens to Soapnuts in the rinse cycle?
Saponin (the soap in Soapnuts) is only released in hot water and the rinse cycles are cold, so it's fine to leave them in the machine during the rinse cycle.

Not what you're after?
View all the eco products in our eco friendly washing products section, or click on any of the links on the left hand side to see more.

  Hard water area  It works and I'm impressed but we are in an extremely hard water area so will have to make a larger cotton bag and place double the recommended amount. Excellent with delicate and warm to hot washes.    Dee - Dorset

  A wonderful antidote to washing powder irritants  In desperation I bought these soapnuts to try to stop the irritation caused by all kinds of washing powders and liquids. They have been absolutely fantastic in this respect. Washing sometimes needs a boost to retain whiteness. But a small price to pay for such happy skin.    Gail Banham - Bristol

  I am sooooo Impressed!   I am really impressed with the soap nuts I bought. I use re-usable nappies and sometimes they are really soiled! Especially the wash I've just done. The soap nuts that I used were the 3rd wash I'd done with them in the bag and there are no stains left on the nappies. Very pleased with my purchase!    Sarah -

  effective, ecological, economical and easy.  This product works well. It is cheap, ecological, effective and good for the planet. I thoroughly recommend it.    Julie - Brighton

  Wonderful Natural Eco-friendly product  This naturally sourced product is wonderful to use. It is kind and gentle to the clothes, is non-pollutive and is better than any chemical product. I wouldn't use anything else now.    Mrs Sandy Acathan - France(relocated from Wales)

  top nuts  These little soap nuts are a miricle of nature. On 30'not only are all the clothes, bedding, tea towels, etc clean, but smell slightly perfumed from the nuts. I will never use anyhing else. Perhaps i cheat a bit by putting aqn eco ball in if the load is very grubby.    caroline wookey - somerset

We offer 2 Delivery options: Standard and Express.
You'll only ever pay one delivery charge.

Standard UK delivery costs from just £3.95 per order
Express UK delivery costs from just £5.95 per order

For orders over £50, Standard UK mainland delivery is free.

The actual delivery cost depends on the size of your order, it'll be shown in the checkout when you add to basket.



Standard Delivery
We aim to deliver all UK mainland, Channel Islands & Northern Ireland packages within 3-5 working days. Please refer to our delivery page for further details including costs.

Express Delivery
We aim to deliver all UK mainland, Channel Islands & Northern Ireland packages within 2 working days or quicker. Please refer to our delivery page for further details including costs.



How We Send Things
We send all orders by Royal Mail, or by courier if it's heavy. Royal Mail deliver Monday to Saturday, couriers deliver Monday to Friday.

Deliveries are usually made between 9am and 5.30pm. A specific time slot cannot be specified with any of our delivery options.

Please be aware that during our sales or promotions, or when there are circumstances beyond our control such as when there's snow on the roads, delivery may take longer.



European Delivery is available to selected countries.
For a full list of all countries that we ship to, and for full details regarding delivery; including delivery time and costs please click here.

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