We're always trying to find truly environmental ways of cleaning and I saw these and had to have a go. They smell. They smell unpleasantly. I'll have to add a few drops of something essential to the water to try and offset this. Apparently they go in a little calico bag (four or so of them) and then into the front loader detergent spot and will last three or four washes. I've yet to have a go.
In Queensland, and now here, I grow soapwort, we've used it to wash our hair, but never in the wash, I always thought my clothes would come out with a tinge of green, but maybe I should try again.
They're $20 a bag, and no, they don't grow in Tasmania, so they will be a once only experiment.Anyone used soapnuts before?
In Queensland, and now here, I grow soapwort, we've used it to wash our hair, but never in the wash, I always thought my clothes would come out with a tinge of green, but maybe I should try again.
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I use them and they leave no smell at all when you wash with them. They leave the clothes nice and clean but if you want stunning whites you will have to add something to the wash like white vinegar. If you like clothes with a 'smell' then add a few drops of essential oils but don't overdo it:)
I use them and they leave no smell at all when you wash with them. They leave the clothes nice and clean but if you want stunning whites you will have to add something to the wash like white vinegar. If you like clothes with a 'smell' then add a few drops of essential oils but don't overdo it:)
Absolutely useless on work clothes or kids clothes. So not much use round here :( I gave it a month and then got fed up with half washed grey things. It would probably be fine for those who have a sedentary life in air conditioning.
I'm still looking for a better alternative but not there yet.
viv in nz
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