By helen b

Re: Soap nuts
27 Apr 2008 16:50

Has anyone used these please ?
Just thought I would ask before trying.
All info. appreciated.
Thanks,helenb.

Replies

By nenna

Re: Soap nuts
27 Apr 2008 22:09

Can you enlighten me, please, what are soap nuts?

By helen b

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 01:11

Hello nenna,
I have just stumbled over these on a 'looking after environment ' website and they are special nut cases that you put in the washing machine instead of powder and they release a substance that cleans your clothes very economically without harming the environment and also leave your clothes lovely and soft eliminating any need for soft rinse etc. Lakeland Ltd. sell them so there is info on their website.
Thanks for replying,helenb.

By Sheelagh, Rossett nr Chester

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 08:45

Helen - I hope somebody answers you - as I have often wondered about these myself.

By sabnat

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 12:54

Isn`t it something to do with the friction of them are suppose to clean the laundry without detergent?

By Helen

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 13:41

I haven't used them but google "it's not easy being green" and have a look on their forums - there were loads of soap nut postings. Someone there will definately be able to help you.

By nenna

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 17:48

Haha, I must have been having a senior moment, not unusual, I have some of these myself ! I didn't know they were called soap nuts!! I must admit i've only used them a couple of times, if I 'm low on washing liquid I tend to use them but I really haven't done a comparative test with them against the usual washing liquid or soap. Old habits die hard as they say and I automatically reach for the Liquid stuff although I do try to be as green as possible and save the environment if I can. I must try and consciously use them and report back on my results. By the way I bought mine at Lakeland.

By Oinker

Re: Soap nuts
28 Apr 2008 20:52

Get a free sample here
http://www.inasoapnutshell.com/id20.html
Cost you 48p

By gilldoteee

Re: Soap nuts
30 Apr 2008 13:45

well, I've just sent off for some (before spotting the offer, sigh) so I'll let you know how I get on.

By helen b

Re: Soap nuts
30 Apr 2008 14:35

Thanks everyone so far.
I'll await your comments gilldoteee.
helenb.