Soap nuts as a detergent alternative are enjoying growing popularity in times of heightened environmental awareness.
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Soap nuts are the genuine alternative to conventional detergent and are versatile in household use. With organic soap nuts, an environmentally gentle and sustainable alternative to conventional detergents is available.
The soap nut originates from Asia. It grows there in tropical as well as subtropical climates. The soap nut tree, often also called the soapberry tree, bears round fruits that contain saponins. These saponins are substances that form a soapy foam when shaken in water and are well suited for cleaning. The main portion of the soapy substance is located in the shell of the soap nut. Therefore it is most efficient to use the shells for washing and cleaning processes.
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The shells of the soap nut are versatile in household use. They are primarily used for washing laundry. In addition, they are used as a means for handwashing. They can also be used as body and hair cleansers. Furthermore, the soap nut liquid is an optimal and environmentally friendly all-purpose cleaner. For washing processes, the shells can be used in small bags. It is also possible to prepare a liquid from the shells that can be used as a washing or cleaning agent.
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Soap nuts as a detergent alternative: the dried shells of organic soap nuts are used as detergent in the washing machine at any wash temperature and for a wide range of textile types.
Packaged in a small bag, the soap nut shells can be used up to three times and then simply composted. During the wash cycle they release their soapy ingredients and consequently wash the laundry clean.
At the same time it is a gentle washing process for textiles, since the shells contain neither plasticizers nor bleach. The natural soap nuts contain no fragrances or other additives.
Accordingly, soap nuts are also an optimal detergent for allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin. Accordingly, organic soap nut shells are a very good detergent alternative.
Waschnüsse als Waschmittelalternative – gut für die Umwelt
The soap nut is a natural product and is therefore not subject to a chemical manufacturing process.
Consequently, there are no persistent-to-degrade ingredients and accordingly no microplastics in the nuts, as is often found in conventional detergents, for example. After use the nuts can be disposed of in the compost or organic waste and are biodegradable.
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- Detergent alternative
- cleans laundry
- usable for many types of textiles
- wash temperature up to 90°
- no fragrances or other ingredients
- environmentally friendly
- does not contaminate wastewater
- biodegradable
- compostable
- low acquisition cost
- suitable for allergy sufferers
- usable for other household applications
- Usage example: 0.5 kg soap nuts are sufficient for 50 wash cycles
Order organic soap nuts as a detergent alternative online at naturhaus.
Further information about the naturhaus organic soap nuts.
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