Soapnuts!

[Mervs Mum]

I ordered a kilo yesterday after trying a free sample. I did a mixed load of coloured stuff and added 2 drops of lavender oil. They did the job and what was really noticable was the softness. My DDs nasty acrylic school jumper came out the softest ever!

 

[Lu28]

Just looking at some info on these and it says they're good for 4-6 consecutive washes - do you think that means washing on the same day or would they do for a week?

 

[CountingDown]

I have been using soap nuts for a while and my friends thought I was barmy until I gave them some to try. I use them for everything now and just add lavender oil to the load for some scent to my bedding etc.

Does anyone else find that their load has a 'vinegary' when it first comes out the washer but it disappears when the load is dry? I have asked my o/h but he can never smell it...

 

[CountingDown]

Just looking at some info on these and it says they're good for 4-6 consecutive washes - do you think that means washing on the same day or would they do for a week?

I use mine over a few days and they wash fine x

 

[anothersquish]

Ive done three washes with mine today (had a pile of washing to do!) and they just smell lovely and fresh.

Lu, they come out the washer pretty dry so I reckon they are perfectly fine to sit on the side in their baggie for as long between washes as you need.

 

[BabyHaines]

I'd like to try these, but don't know much about them. I was disappointed to discover that Ecover is owned by ici, so isn't cruelty free :'( so am looking for an alternative....*sneaks off to Google*....

 

[blahblahblah]

I've just ordered a sample to try. I started getting a rash from using Bold last year, and I think I'm now heading the same way with Fairy. I'm hoping I will stop itching if they work out and I can make the switch.

What do you do if you have anything pooey or stained to wash? Do they get things out ok, is there a problem using napisan or vanish pre-wash if anything is particularly yukky?

 

[BabyHaines]

Ooooh, have just ordered a sample

 

[anothersquish]

Apparently they are good for normal stains but can struggle with poo stains etc (like most washing liquids tbh!) having said that I tested them out on my very dirty horse jeans that were full of grass, mud, feed, hoof oil, grease and leather soap and they are 100% clean.
If i have stains I will use vanish and/or the sunshine to work its wonders I think!

 

[thelilbump]

Glad u were happy with them squish, nice to know theres good things in the mama pack

We use soap nuts too though and do love them

 

[Zarababy1]

soooo you dont need fabric softner with them? whats this about lavender i oil? i use persil small and mighty atm with comfort pure smells yummy but costs a fortune!

 

[Mervs Mum]

the soap nuts dont have a 'fragrance' so to keep it natural you add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil to give them a bit of a smell. You dont need to though Zara

 

[Missy]

I've just ordered some. I'm really excited....sad or what? lol

 

[thechaosismex]

Well I just tested mine out this morning and am really happy with them! going to order a big bag now

 

[mummy_mi]

I just heard that Emma at funkymonkeypants.com is selling soapnuts as well, £6 for 500g and £10.50 for a 1kg. Although you have to pay postage (£1.50 or free over £30 spend) at least you can buy some when your getting nappies at the same time!

 

[emdeb]

oooo, may have to order some of these. trying to be as natural as possible.

 

[Mervs Mum]

My kilo just arrived!

 

[Zarababy1]

is there looooaddds? i dont like the smell of lavender hmmm wonder wat that grapefruit smells like!

 

[jackiea85]

I've just ordered the 200g and the small grapefruit one to try, they sound really good x

 

[Mervs Mum]

There's fooking millions!! They'll last me 12 months!!!

I ordered some geranium oil too. Zara just see what they are like without first and if yu want a smell just have a gander for an oil you like......like