Soap Nuts
All Soap Nuts from Whakima Herbalsare wild-harvested, meaning they are gathered from wild trees grown without any kind of chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. Saponin actually tastes bad to insects so no pesticides are needed, and the trees naturally love poor uncultivated soil. They are organically grown by mother earth and certified USDA Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Available powdered (not reusable), whole or pieces (use 4-8 times each)
Laundry
Use 5 soap nuts in a cotton/muslin bag. Toss in washer on hot or warm. If using a cold cycle, pre-soak the nuts in HOT water for a couple minutes. Re-Use nuts 5-10 times.
Powder: Use 2-3 teaspoons powder per load
Soap Nuts Liquid Recipe:
- 12 to 15 nuts (about 1.5 ounces)
- 6 cups water
Bring water and nuts to boil and simmer for about an hour (until nuts turn very light tan or gray and squishy. Let the mixture cool and strain.
Store in airtight glass container for a few days or freeze in ice cube trays.
To Use: put 2-3 cubes in washing machine, in dishwasher (with a vinegar rinse), or in a spray bottle w/water for household cleaning