Eco saving laundry!

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Bella56 wrote: »

Great tip OP. I've just used my sample soapnuts and was happy with the results. Think I'll use them for lightly dirty washing, and do whites and nasty loads with normal powder. :T

Thats what I was thinking too ... will save money as well!

meerustar

I wish I only had light washing I have a husband that comes home covered in oil and 2 boys that attract dirt for fun - and I don't think anything in the world can keep my boys whites white, lol.

Maybe when they've all left home (inc hubby) I'll get some

N-Tranced

Just a quick update,

Have now been using the Soap Nuts for about 2 weeks combined with Lavender essential oil. I cannot honestly tell the difference between expensive washing powder and am finding my colours are not running unlike with most of the powders I have used in the past. As said earlier I ordered a 1kg bag from Salvio Wellness online, they also send samples if requested.

Extremely pleased with the product and service. Estimated savings (with eco-dryer balls) compared to powders and softeners = MASSIVE

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N-Tranced wrote: »

Just a quick update,

Have now been using the Soap Nuts for about 2 weeks combined with Lavender essential oil. I cannot honestly tell the difference between expensive washing powder and am finding my colours are not running unlike with most of the powders I have used in the past. As said earlier I ordered a 1kg bag from Salvio Wellness online, they also send samples if requested.

Extremely pleased with the product and service. Estimated savings (with eco-dryer balls) compared to powders and softeners = MASSIVE

Thanks for that ... I love the way its so eco friendly and yet we can make huge saving as well!!

Reckon one bag will last for AGES , especially as you can re-use them :j:j

I'm glad I've pretty much done all my stocking up now , washing 'detergents' = sorted , stain remover = sorted ( Ariel ) oil 5l = sorted , rice 5kg = sorted , toilet rolls = done , pasta = loads now just need to get some meat for the freezer and some cheap bags of spices and I'll just have to buy milk , bread , cheese , eggs and veg every week! lol

Methinks I just have to stock up on some beans now , got plenty of tea bags and even the odd bottle of wine so can batten down the hatches for a few of the winter months ahead!!!

( This is the first year I have ever though about bulk buying to save money but its nice to know things like the washing is covered for a GOOD few months ahead now at least ) :j

alandenman

Am sure you will save far more money by using a 30 degree wash and using half liquid quantity for lighter soiled loads.

I imagine soap nuts are about done after only one wash.

Karen3boys1girl

Can anyone recommend any other essential oils? i have found many on ebay at around £2 each, and less ive ordered geranium oil. bergamot smells nice if i remember correctly. what about Eucalyptus? any recommendations plz?, thanks for post i have 4 children so looking forward to the savings x

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Karen3boys1girl wrote: »

Can anyone recommend any other essential oils? i have found many on ebay at around £2 each, and less ive ordered geranium oil. bergamot smells nice if i remember correctly. what about Eucalyptus? any recommendations plz?, thanks for post i have 4 children so looking forward to the savings x

Jasmine oil is amazing & I reckon orange blossom oil will be nice in clothing , freesia oil would be lovely , rose isn't very strong so any fruity fragrances would be nice too like apple or lime & am sure you could combine them!

Most fabric conditioners now contain essential oil fragrances now , mostly floral fragrances like peony

nakmeister

I found the soapnuts I trialled lasted for 5 washes; others might find they do more but it said 3-4 on the info leaflet I got so I was happy I found they were good. I thought they were better on towels, delicates, woolens etc than standard powder/ liquid. They weren't good for removing stains but ho hum, I didn't expect them to be.