Soapnuts
Written by Jill // October 14, 2009 // Uncategorized // 2 Comments
Squishy squishy squashie, give your clothes a washy… Maybe Barny’s not your thing, but Soap Nuts should be. Completely natural, these ‘nuts’ are actually fruit from the Sapindus Mukorossi tree, found primarily in the Himilayas. They are harvested, de-seeded and dried in the sun. When you wash your laundry with them, the saponin contained within the outer shell acts as a fantastic natural detergent. These have been used for centuries in other parts of the earth, but are only just now gaining popularity in the western world. Marketed by The Laundry Tree with a beautiful linen bag, they leave no scent and get laundry fresh and clean. You even have the option of putting a few drops of scented oil onto the bag and choosing your own aroma on washing day. After all – we all love choice as well as the environment. www.laundrytree.com
Jill Amery is a mom of 2 monkeys/stormtroopers and Editor and Publisher at UrbanMommies Media. Though she's based in Canada, her palette is mostly French and her fashion sense is decidedly Italian. When taking a break from her busy travel schedule, she can be found hosting complicated dinner parties or surfing ebay for obscure vintage gowns.
2 Comments on "Soapnuts"
I’ve seen these in action and I’m inspired to switch over from commercial soap. Thanks for encouraging us to be good to the earth, Urbanmommies!
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