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Lurker with a Question about Soap Nuts
Hello! I have never posted here but I am a regular lurker. My husband and I live an environmentally conscious lifestyle in the concrete jungle that is Chicago. Our friends have dubbed me the environment-loathing environmentalist, as I really can't stand most outdoor activities (unless they involve the beach and alcohol) and I am scared of most insects, reptiles, and animals lol. We are constantly looking for ways to become even greener, and I have been inspired by the many awesome ideas on this board.
I have been researching laundry detergent alternatives. I have looked into making our own, but I am intrigued by soap nuts. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with them? Do they work? How cost effective are they? Where do you purchase them? Thanks in advance for the info!
Re: Lurker with a Question about Soap Nuts
I use them in our laundry sometimes, usually for hot loads, but I use them in our dishwasher all the time. I've had good luck with both applications, although we found they worked the best in the dishwasher with a borax/baking soda booster (1 TBSP of each).
When I use them in the washer, I have a small cloth sack I tie them into and then just toss in the machine. If I'm doing a cooler temp wash, then I'll borrow some of the concentrated liquid from the dishwasher stash.
This is where our co-op ordered from:
http://www.naturoli.com/soapnuts/directions.html#