Soap Nuts
I just read about Maggie's Soap Nuts in the August issue of Real Simple. Apparently there is a Chinese Soap Tree, that produces soap nuts. Not kidding. You put a few nuts in a little cotton sack and throw them in the wash. And voilá: clean fresh laundry, no harsh detergent. I'm absolutely fascinated.
Available at Whole Foods. Or. If you don't have a Whole Foods in your neighborhood, you can also pick them up from Amazon. 50 loads, $18.99. If anyone tries them, I'd love to hear a report!
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posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Friday, August 03, 2007
12 Comments:
I feel like I have to add: The packaging is not for me. It's clearly designed to appeal to an earthy, hippie sort of person — which I can only sometimes identify with.
If the packaging was more modern, even a little industrial (think sleek white with science-like markings) I think it would make a nice contrast to the earthiness of the actual soap nuts and I think I would trust the product a little more.
Sometimes it surprises me how much packaging affects my purchase decisions.
The soap nuts work good and make my clothes soft. I have used them for a year and recommend them to my friends.
I was a little put off by the box design but then figured it was those scientific/industrial factory products that would occasionally make me break out in a rash or start sneezing from the smell. I feel clean with Soap Nuts. Praise Maggie !!
I really hope someone who's tried these will post a comment! I'm very interested in hearing what they thought! I wonder if they leave any scent?
I definitely want to hear from more users.
DM will you try it out and let us know?
Fascinating concept.
That sounds like a great product.
I'd love to hear from more users.
DM, will you try them out and give us your thoughts?
interesting!
i'm totally trying these -- hippie packaging or not. i'll try to remember to report back.
RU KIDDING! ... these are fascinating. My son was covered in bleeding eczema for the first 3 years of his life.. it was heart wrenching.. does anyone know if these are any good for the allergy prone amongst us?
I second the eczema comment. We are plagued by it over here. Has anyone had any luck with changing to this detergent?
We used those in India all my childhood until I came to the US and they are called ARITHA in India. They have a natural detergent quality to them. they are fabulous. Thanks for posting about this Gabrielle.
I would also like to know if they work well in front loaders, anyone know?
Are these reusable too?
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