Soapnuts

moiracm

what a fantastic thread as I have been looking for something to change to as both me and DS suffer from dry skin and I was wondering about changing our normal non bio soap powder to see if this helps. Have just ordered a 25g bag of soapnuts to see how we get on.

Thanks everyone for the advice and tips.

anguk

My soapnuts have just turned up, the postie was trying to force them through the letter-box! I was impressed with the sample so ordered a bag but I don't think they're going to last long because I've told my relatives about them and they all want some to try.

Rebob

SusanCarter wrote:

I notice they have green eco balls for washing. Does anyone know how these compare either in terms of effectiveness or environmental impact?

I might be wrong but when I read some earlier posts the majority were not impressed. I too thought of using these but after reading on here decided not to try them.

carlih1

They are horrid! CLeaned ok but smelt funny like old wet washing, didn't make much difference when i added softner either?

Carli x

aimme13

:j just got my free sample today, cant believe im excited
just searching for some washing to do.......
also bought some lavender EO on sale in holland and barrat, so will try that out with some white vinegar.....hope it all works out ok

Trishh_2

:hello:

Got my sample this morning, will try them later and post back.

Trish

humblepie_3

I got my free sample from a different place to everyone else https://www.underthegooseberrybush.co.uk
they are brilliant. Ref. the smell that was mentioned earlier on, it goes once dry but if you sprinkle some essential oil on the bag you use, your washing should come out smelling lovely.
Really good on colours but if you find whites going a bit grey use some ecover laundry bleach in your wash.

Sorry if this has already been covered,but does anyone know if these soapnuts are safe for nut allergy sufferers?

As far as i know Soapnuts arn't actually nuts so shouldn't have problem if you have a nut allergy

Hope that helps
Chris

Churchmouse

thriftlady wrote:

Sorry if this has already been covered,but does anyone know if these soapnuts are safe for nut allergy sufferers?

Can't say for certain, but the way they are "pushed" as being great for children's sensitive skins (even babies) I would have thought they would be perfectly safe. Off-topic I'm loving More with Less!! (And this from someone who says she detests cooking, oh well another convert!):rotfl:


Obviously crossed with humblepie's edit! Had to answer 'phone during typing!

black-saturn

thriftlady wrote:

Sorry if this has already been covered,but does anyone know if these soapnuts are safe for nut allergy sufferers?

I would think they are OK. They are not an actual nut, more like a seed pod

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Just received my free sample this morning I have to get some EO from the shops tomorrow then I will give them a try and report back