Comments on: The Eco-Friendly Soap that Grows on Trees! http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Monique http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-16099 Monique Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-16099 I haven't tried them yet but I read that they are no longer effective if they no longer feel slippery when wet. I also read when the turn grayish? Hope that helps! I haven’t tried them yet but I read that they are no longer effective if they no longer feel slippery when wet. I also read when the turn grayish? Hope that helps!

]]> By: GreenQueen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-811 GreenQueen Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-811 I love using soap nuts, and I understand that they last longer if I only wash in cold water. My question is: How can I tell when the soap nuts are no longer effective. I'm having a hard time figuring out when it's time to change them. (I want to use them as long as possible, but not if they aren't doing anything anymore.) I love using soap nuts, and I understand that they last longer if I only wash in cold water. My question is: How can I tell when the soap nuts are no longer effective. I’m having a hard time figuring out when it’s time to change them. (I want to use them as long as possible, but not if they aren’t doing anything anymore.)

]]> By: Nancy Medsker http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-810 Nancy Medsker Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:11:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-810 Hi Chandra, I have tried soap nuts from many different sources and I think that they are all basically the same so shop for the best price per ounce or kilogram. Soap nuts grow on trees in the forests just like acorns do here so they are all basically the same-just marketed differently. I hope you have tried them by now! Cheers, Nancy Hi Chandra,
I have tried soap nuts from many different sources and I think that they are all basically the same so shop for the best price per ounce or kilogram.

Soap nuts grow on trees in the forests just like acorns do here so they are all basically the same-just marketed differently.

I hope you have tried them by now!

Cheers,
Nancy

]]> By: Prakash Mahalingam http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-809 Prakash Mahalingam Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:30:45 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-809 Dear Sir, Greetings from M.S.S. Asan Exports, India. We can supply good quality of Soap Nut Whole or Soap Nut Half Shells in 500 gms x 40 PP bags in one master carton box packing or 1 Kg x 20 PP bags in one master carton box packing on FCL or LCL basis. We can print your company name and logo in the Carton Boxes. Also, we can supply printed cotton bags in different sizes. Kindly convey us exact quantity, packing details and port of delivery to quote our best CIF Prices. Visit our website: www.mssasan.com Expecting your reply. Best Regards, S.Mahalingam @ Prakash June 15/2009 Our Concern Details : .................... M/s. M. S. S. Asan Exports, 12/1 Melaratha Veethi, Nagercoil - 629 001. Tamil Nadu, India. Phone : 04652 - 225621, 227422 Fax : 04652 - 224373 Mobile : 09486356569 Email: mssasanexports@mssasan.com Dear Sir,

Greetings from M.S.S. Asan Exports, India.

We can supply good quality of Soap Nut Whole or Soap Nut Half Shells in 500 gms x 40
PP bags in one master carton box packing or 1 Kg x 20 PP bags in one master carton box packing on FCL or LCL basis.

We can print your company name and logo in the Carton Boxes.

Also, we can supply printed cotton bags in different sizes.

Kindly convey us exact quantity, packing details and port of delivery to quote our best CIF Prices.

Visit our website: http://www.mssasan.com

Expecting your reply.

Best Regards,

S.Mahalingam @ Prakash
June 15/2009

Our Concern Details :
………………..

M/s. M. S. S. Asan Exports,
12/1 Melaratha Veethi,
Nagercoil – 629 001.
Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone : 04652 – 225621, 227422
Fax : 04652 – 224373
Mobile : 09486356569
Email: mssasanexports@mssasan.com

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-808 Tiffany Thu, 28 May 2009 21:36:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-808 Chandra, I have only ever tried Maggie's. Chandra,

I have only ever tried Maggie’s.

]]> By: Chandra http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-807 Chandra Tue, 26 May 2009 15:33:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-807 Hi there! Just read about soap nuts. Have NEVER heard of them before! Am researching them now and I know you reviewed the Maggie's brand...have you tried the NaturOli brand? They seem to be cheaper and I was curious if I should shell out the extra money for the Maggie's brand or if they all would work the same? Thanks! Hi there! Just read about soap nuts. Have NEVER heard of them before! Am researching them now and I know you reviewed the Maggie’s brand…have you tried the NaturOli brand? They seem to be cheaper and I was curious if I should shell out the extra money for the Maggie’s brand or if they all would work the same?
Thanks!

]]> By: Nancy Medsker http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-806 Nancy Medsker Thu, 14 May 2009 13:07:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-806 Wow- I am so happy to see so many folks getting excited about soap nuts! My good friend from Germany turned me on to them about 2 years ago and I have been using them ever since. It was about the same time my old college friend turned me on to a great micro fiber cloth. Well, being an environmentalist for over 40 years convinced me that these two products could do a world of good for our health and the planet-so Earth Care Market was born. Since that time I have stopped using paper towels and any 'commercial' cleaners. The Clean-it Cloth cleans with just water and it still amazes me what it can do. I own student housing apartments and it cleaned them all last year. It was faster and so much cheaper. The cloth even cleaned the crud off the walls so I saved on painting. Plus one cloth can last over a year and that is with everyday use. I am hoping that more people start using soap nuts because they really do work. They may not be as convenient as pouring liquid and throwing away a plastic bottle but with a bit of adjustment they can really work for you. I think the biggest challenge for soap nuts is using them for HE or front-loading machines. For HE machine I recommend making a soap nut liquid and using 1/3 cup in each the detergent and softener dispenser. They will not leave residue in your clothes but leave them very soft. There isn't a smell left in them unless you add an essential oil to a cloth and throw it in the dryer. Essential oil added to the wash will just wash away. I just got turned on to another idea for the liquid which is to freeze it. Then just put 4 cubes into the bottom of the machine before loading your clothes. The soap nut liquid has to be refrigerated to prevent fermentation because it is all natural. I find I can leave it in the frig for weeks. I am sorry that this post is kinda long but I do want to say that I also use the liquid for hand washing dishes and it works great. But do not expect suds from the soap nuts because that is not how they work. I also have a Clean-it Stone made from 100% recycled glass for removing hard-water stains from toilets and porcelain. If you have second try www.earthcaremarket.com because have some of the best prices on soap nuts on the web and tons of info about cleaning and all the hazards of cleaning with the stuff from the store. Have fun cleaning! Nancy Wow- I am so happy to see so many folks getting excited about soap nuts! My good friend from Germany turned me on to them about 2 years ago and I have been using them ever since. It was about the same time my old college friend turned me on to a great micro fiber cloth. Well, being an environmentalist for over 40 years convinced me that these two products could do a world of good for our health and the planet-so Earth Care Market was born.

Since that time I have stopped using paper towels and any ‘commercial’ cleaners. The Clean-it Cloth cleans with just water and it still amazes me what it can do. I own student housing apartments and it cleaned them all last year. It was faster and so much cheaper. The cloth even cleaned the crud off the walls so I saved on painting. Plus one cloth can last over a year and that is with everyday use.

I am hoping that more people start using soap nuts because they really do work. They may not be as convenient as pouring liquid and throwing away a plastic bottle but with a bit of adjustment they can really work for you. I think the biggest challenge for soap nuts is using them for HE or front-loading machines.

For HE machine I recommend making a soap nut liquid and using 1/3 cup in each the detergent and softener dispenser. They will not leave residue in your clothes but leave them very soft. There isn’t a smell left in them unless you add an essential oil to a cloth and throw it in the dryer. Essential oil added to the wash will just wash away.

I just got turned on to another idea for the liquid which is to freeze it. Then just put 4 cubes into the bottom of the machine before loading your clothes. The soap nut liquid has to be refrigerated to prevent fermentation because it is all natural. I find I can leave it in the frig for weeks.

I am sorry that this post is kinda long but I do want to say that I also use the liquid for hand washing dishes and it works great. But do not expect suds from the soap nuts because that is not how they work.

I also have a Clean-it Stone made from 100% recycled glass for removing hard-water stains from toilets and porcelain. If you have second try http://www.earthcaremarket.com because have some of the best prices on soap nuts on the web and tons of info about cleaning and all the hazards of cleaning with the stuff from the store.

Have fun cleaning!
Nancy

]]> By: Val http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-805 Val Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:21:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-805 Been using soapnuts for some time now. They are brilliant! No need for conditioner when using them to wash clothes. I use 1/2 scoop of oxyclean if the clothes are really bad but most times soaking will shift stains. I have made up a liquid so it is used for hands hair etc. My hands are badly affected by cold but this year they have been fine no cracks or bleeding. It's a mild insectcidal so the dog has a bath in it too! All this and helps the envionment too! Been using soapnuts for some time now. They are brilliant! No need for conditioner when using them to wash clothes. I use 1/2 scoop of oxyclean if the clothes are really bad but most times soaking will shift stains.
I have made up a liquid so it is used for hands hair etc.
My hands are badly affected by cold but this year they have been fine no cracks or bleeding.
It’s a mild insectcidal so the dog has a bath in it too!
All this and helps the envionment too!

]]> By: How to Create a Non-Toxic Nursery | Green and Natural Parenting http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-804 How to Create a Non-Toxic Nursery | Green and Natural Parenting Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:40:14 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-804 [...] clothes avoid using products that have fragrances, fabric softeners, dyes, or optical brighteners. Soap nuts is a good [...] [...] clothes avoid using products that have fragrances, fabric softeners, dyes, or optical brighteners. Soap nuts is a good [...]

]]> By: Natural Laundry Detergent http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-803 Natural Laundry Detergent Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:06:19 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-803 I love soap nuts. They are the best laundry detergent I have ever used. I love soap nuts. They are the best laundry detergent I have ever used.

]]> By: Organic living http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-802 Organic living Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:47:22 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-802 GREAT web site! Wow! I just subscribed! I love the tips and I want to try soap nuts. GREAT web site! Wow! I just subscribed! I love the tips and I want to try soap nuts.

]]> By: Oil paintings http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-801 Oil paintings Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:37:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-801 I was just wondering. What if a group of mothers would work together and process the soap nuts in order to prepare ready-to-use detergents out of these amazing soap nuts? That will save us time in washing our clothes right? So the problem now is how we store them. Well, since they’re basically nut extracts I’m sure in addition to saponins they also have oils so we must make sure that they’re in not-so-cold storage rooms to avoid getting rancid. What do you think? I was just wondering. What if a group of mothers would work together and process the soap nuts in order to prepare ready-to-use detergents out of these amazing soap nuts? That will save us time in washing our clothes right? So the problem now is how we store them. Well, since they’re basically nut extracts I’m sure in addition to saponins they also have oils so we must make sure that they’re in not-so-cold storage rooms to avoid getting rancid. What do you think?

]]> By: Erin Johnson http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-800 Erin Johnson Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:52:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-800 Most commercial detergents have added chemicals/bleach that will produce whiter clothes. Soapnuts do not have anything added to them, so you will have to add your own whitening products. Try hydrogen peroxide - safe to pour directly on stains. You can also use lemon juice or some Oxiclean powder (which is powdered peroxide). http://stores.HotterThanHealth.com/storefront.bok Most commercial detergents have added chemicals/bleach that will produce whiter clothes. Soapnuts do not have anything added to them, so you will have to add your own whitening products. Try hydrogen peroxide – safe to pour directly on stains. You can also use lemon juice or some Oxiclean powder (which is powdered peroxide).
http://stores.HotterThanHealth.com/storefront.bok

]]> By: christmas gifts http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-799 christmas gifts Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:08:21 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-799 I wonder how softening they are? They certainly probably produce much less softer clothes to detergents. Now, don't get me wrong; I think the idea is great (albeit the weird logo/picture at the beginning – what is that exactly?) but we do need to be realistic about them. Sounds great, though- although I was a little dissapointed about how they work with whites etc. I bet they cost a pretty penny as well to bring in to countries like mine that are much less developed. But, I'll definitely be looking out for these and be asking about them. I wonder how softening they are? They certainly probably produce much less softer clothes to detergents. Now, don’t get me wrong; I think the idea is great (albeit the weird logo/picture at the beginning – what is that exactly?) but we do need to be realistic about them. Sounds great, though- although I was a little dissapointed about how they work with whites etc. I bet they cost a pretty penny as well to bring in to countries like mine that are much less developed. But, I’ll definitely be looking out for these and be asking about them.

]]> By: Vanessa http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-798 Vanessa Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:08:05 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-798 Hi you all! I love soapnuts too, it's amazing to me that soap actually grows on trees, until I move to India and get my own soap tree, I guess I have to keep buying them. I wanted to let you all know that you can get soapnuts cheaper than at Maggies. It's a place called Zamuta. Their website is www.zamuta.com, you might wanna check it out. Have a good day! Hi you all! I love soapnuts too, it’s amazing to me that soap actually grows on trees, until I move to India and get my own soap tree, I guess I have to keep buying them. I wanted to let you all know that you can get soapnuts cheaper than at Maggies. It’s a place called Zamuta. Their website is http://www.zamuta.com, you might wanna check it out. Have a good day!

]]> By: alison r. from NM http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-797 alison r. from NM Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:01:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-797 Flipping amazing Flipping amazing

]]> By: Cary http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-796 Cary Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:35:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-796 Soapnuts are FANTASTIC! I bought a sample yesterday from my local health food store and tried them, then went back today to buy the large box. They are awesome on laundry and I even made the liquid. Add some cornstarch to the hot liquid to thicken it and it makes it easier to use as shampoo, handsoap, dishsoap, facial cleanser, and body wash. I showered with nothing but the thickened liquid tonight, and I've never felt cleaner (and I'm a hygiene freak). I will be using the liquid as a household cleaner also. I will be dumping all others in the morning! Good luck, I hope you love it as much as my husband and I do so far. This stuff is just amazing! And for all that it does, I think the price is wonderful also. But, the price doesn't matter when it comes to preserving and saving our earth. Soapnuts are FANTASTIC! I bought a sample yesterday from my local health food store and tried them, then went back today to buy the large box. They are awesome on laundry and I even made the liquid. Add some cornstarch to the hot liquid to thicken it and it makes it easier to use as shampoo, handsoap, dishsoap, facial cleanser, and body wash. I showered with nothing but the thickened liquid tonight, and I’ve never felt cleaner (and I’m a hygiene freak). I will be using the liquid as a household cleaner also. I will be dumping all others in the morning! Good luck, I hope you love it as much as my husband and I do so far. This stuff is just amazing! And for all that it does, I think the price is wonderful also. But, the price doesn’t matter when it comes to preserving and saving our earth.

]]> By: Susan http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-795 Susan Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:59:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-795 Just wanted to let you know that I'm lovin' Maggie's Soapnuts! Not only do I use them in my laundry and get great results, but I've been washing my hair with it, too. You don't get a lot of suds, but I'm finding that I don't need conditioner, which is amazing since I have very tangly hair! The price seems reasonable since I can use the same nuts for a variety of uses, including washing windows and even my dog! Just wanted to let you know that I’m lovin’ Maggie’s Soapnuts! Not only do I use them in my laundry and get great results, but I’ve been washing my hair with it, too. You don’t get a lot of suds, but I’m finding that I don’t need conditioner, which is amazing since I have very tangly hair! The price seems reasonable since I can use the same nuts for a variety of uses, including washing windows and even my dog!

]]> By: heather cohen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-794 heather cohen Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:34:10 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-794 I wanted to sing the praises of Nature Moms for bringing to my attention the product Maggies Soap Nuts. My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and I have had trouble finding any detergent that cleans and doesnt irritate her skin. What a wonderful product for children. Her skin is clear and smooth again and I am most grateful for this product. I realize that this product is expensive and I remember when I started going to alternative medicine doctors and buying organic food I was hit harder financially. however, I do believe that if people put their money where their mouth is in terms of insisting on products and foods that are nourishing and safe for the environment and our bodies, that eventually we will drive out all the cheap dangerous unsustainable products that our government pushes on us......let the revolution begin!! thank you I wanted to sing the praises of Nature Moms for bringing to my attention the product Maggies Soap Nuts. My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and I have had trouble finding any detergent that cleans and doesnt irritate her skin. What a wonderful product for children. Her skin is clear and smooth again and I am most grateful for this product. I realize that this product is expensive and I remember when I started going to alternative medicine doctors and buying organic food I was hit harder financially. however, I do believe that if people put their money where their mouth is in terms of insisting on products and foods that are nourishing and safe for the environment and our bodies, that eventually we will drive out all the cheap dangerous unsustainable products that our government pushes on us……let the revolution begin!! thank you

]]> By: Diane http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-793 Diane Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:26:06 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/05/30/natural-soap-nuts/#comment-793 I am totally intrigued! I'll be looking for these in my health store today. I've used Borax and vinegar for years, but I'm always on the lookout for other solutions. Thanks! I am totally intrigued! I’ll be looking for these in my health store today. I’ve used Borax and vinegar for years, but I’m always on the lookout for other solutions. Thanks!

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