Eco saving laundry!

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karlie88 wrote: »

if you want a sample then you can buy one here:

http://www.inasoapnutshell.com/id20.html

all they ask is for p&p costs; which is 75p. worth a go for anyone who's interested?

Thanks for that - Worth a try before 'shelling out' 10 quid to find they don't work properly .... Am going to give it a good go though , might add a wee bit of bleach to white washes and just play around with it in general to find what suits me as I really like the idea!!

flo22

I tried them and went back to normal detergent. Whites were not white and they just generally didn't clean as well so I ended up putting things in the wash for a second time (which is most definately not eco friendly!). Also I had to replace clothes a lot sooner than I would with normal detergent. I figured that extra washing machine loads and replacing clothes did not work out cheaper than regular detergent.

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Thats weird because the reviews said the coloured clothing lasted longer as it is natural so doesn't strip the dye

They also said towels were softer as with detergent they can get a bit stiff and brittle...

Hope there are some people on here who have tried them and love them as I am getting a bit worried now..

Am going to persevere with them since they will last me for well over a year and am glad its just for a 'normal wash' as I don't have kids at home etc , just my normal washing which doesn't get really dirty tbh

lindseykim13

I bought a sample a few years ago but reverted back to detergent too as i found stuff was still dirty, i didn't expect wonders as i'm of the only ever use a teaspoon of detergent type to get things just about clean lol so was hoping for the same from the soapnuts but it was not to be.

flo22

cazzap06 wrote: »

Thats weird because the reviews said the coloured clothing lasted longer as it is natural so doesn't strip the dye

They also said towels were softer as with detergent they can get a bit stiff and brittle...

Hope there are some people on here who have tried them and love them as I am getting a bit worried now..

Am going to persevere with them since they will last me for well over a year and am glad its just for a 'normal wash' as I don't have kids at home etc , just my normal washing which doesn't get really dirty tbh

It wasn't that I had to replace because of dye being stripped just because they weren't clean, but I have to contend with mud sweat and grass stains etc in my wash so if your wash is just lightly soiled then it may will work well for you.

chipp

I considered these a couple of years ago but the small print on the packaging of the ones I looked at (in Lakeland I think) said not suitable for artificially softened water.

starfishpie

I've been using them for about 15 years now. Most of my washing is done on a low heat. I've never had any problems with them, they are very kind to the skin and i think i've saved myself a fortune in soap powder.

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starfishpie wrote: »

I've been using them for about 15 years now. Most of my washing is done on a low heat. I've never had any problems with them, they are very kind to the skin and i think i've saved myself a fortune in soap powder.

YAY! Was hoping for a review like this on here as I'd really like to get into using them as a habit!!

Haffiana

I use them for all underwear and coloureds that are not stained. I have used them for years. They will not remove stains, and rather than add stain removers etc, I just wash stained items in regular powder. They will also not remove grime from white shirts collars and cuffs, so apart from bras, vests etc, I use normal powder for most whites.

What they do do, and why I use soap nuts rather than normal detergent when I can, is remove odours, and make clothes and items such as towels very soft. They are marvellous for woolens and delicates. In addition, there is no doubt that if you have any form of skin problem such as excema, or just dry skin, these are really worth trying.

When buying soapnuts, get ones that are slightly sticky, and have a faint vinegar odour. Don't wash with cold water, they are better with warm. Don't bother with the powdered soapnuts, they don't seem to work as well. I put them in an old sock rather than the bag, simply because bits seem to escape the neck of the bag but stay put in a knotted sock!

Catherine_Johnson_2

Surely a good way of saving money on laundry washes is to use a lot less powder/liquid? You really don't need much at all. The manufacturers would like us all to use more, obviously, but it's not necessary. You'll notice that even if you do a wash without any powder or liquid the water in the machine will still foam up because of the soap/detergent already in the system. You can do 'light' washes without adding any washing powder. Worth a try.