How many soap nuts in a pound

Here is my main question. I have two extremely messy boys, one mom who may or may not always remember to put bibs on them, and who may or may not be just as messy of an eater. Stacy, can you or anyone else speak to this? It cleans poopy diapers well. Use your Swagbucks! Thank you for sharing and being inspirational.

If you know of any ways to stop the smell other than dryer balls as I dry everything in my aga. I was also thinking how much space regular cleaners detergents etc take think ill have a whole cuboard full of space lol. Look luck in your new cleaning adventure! Check out the Simply Clean eBook post for some really great ideas.

They are cheaper — the Naturoli site has them, as well as a seller on ebay with free shipping. Thanks Melissa! I updated the post. The original sellers of the Soap Nuts sold out and this new vender charges more. Keep checking back to see if NaturOil gets more in stock. I too have used soap nuts through two babies. When at the store give the bag a shake if you can hear a rattle it will be distinct then you know the seed is still inside.

They seem to be no more expensive than the seedless ones. After the nuts are spent you have a seed which like a marble, but about half the size. Great for crafting, making rattles ect…. Funny that I posted about these today too!

They are great to have around when I forget to make my detergent or just want to change things up for a week of washing. This is such a great idea! I might have to try some soap nuts. I love this. But I have a front loader that locks when the water starts.

What would you suggest? I keep a jar that I fill with hot water and shake, then throw it all in the drum. I only use cold water, so it activates them and deals with the HE locking door. It also lets me check if the nuts are good, ie there has to be suds that develop. I love soap nuts. I have been using them for a couple of years.

I use them for everything. I am going to try these for our family of 7!! Love saving money. Question…I love having nicely scented laundry. Any recommendations on adding a nice smell?? If you only use warm and hot washes, how to you keep your darks from fading into the whites when you have clothes with both colors on them…a dark shirt with white sleves??

You could use wool dryer balls and add a drop or two of essential oil. And if I do, I just treat it with oxygen bleach the next time I wash and it goes away. Thank you!!! This sounds great.

I must try this. Did you have to pay for the sample pack or is there a charge? I tried soapnuts a while back, but my laundry started smelling funky. I contacted the company for suggestions but they never returned my emails. I guess I should dust them off and give them another try. I bought a lb bag and hate to see them go to waste…. It might be the type of water you have…. You could use them but alternate with a different type of detergent?

I saw somewhere to run a bag of soap nut under warm water and if they still release suds they are good for another load! I love doing that and seeing the bubble start to come up. Fascinates me every time. You can get loads for every soap nuts. If the soap nuts are larger pieces, I just use 4. Thanks for the review, I saw these on TV and wondered if they really worked. I wonder if people with nut allergies can use these. This sounds awesome. Just how many berries are in a pound? If I can tell him there's x number of berries in a pound, approx, then it will be easier to sell him on the idea.

I totally understand! I come from a family of engineers. I used my kitchen scale and figured out there are about soap nuts in one pound of the NaturOli soap nuts. I've never even heard of soap nuts. Question: what do you use to pre-treat your stains? I'm an OxiClean lover, but it seems like using other chemicals like that would defeat the purpose of the soap nuts, you know?

Thanks for sharing this. Seriously a good idea. I'd love it! Actually, OxiClean or oxygen bleach is one of the most natural stain removers out there. It's just washing soda and hydrogen peroxide. I also rub a bar of laundry soap like Fels Naptha on the stains.

Here's a great guide on DIY stain removal. Do you just use hydrogen peroxide, like from the big brown bottle? Thanks for the info! I'm stopping over from Fat Tuesday. Leave in for about 5 minutes. Rinse as usual with lukewarm water, or diluted vinegar. Constanze J. I love these "Soap Nuts, Certified Organic - 2.

I have heard about soap nuts for years and always wanted to try them. Well, I have and they are wonderful! Our laundry comes out so clean and soft no need for fabric softener at all. I myself have very sensitive skin and these soap nut have not cause one single reaction of irritated skin. Laundry is a breeze now, because no more measuring messy liquid or powder detergents and fabric softeners.

Couldn't be easier. It's a Win, Win situation. I know where to go to purchase my next order Pure India Foods when I'm running low. Oh, the little muslin bag that are included in this order are great.

I'm so glad that I found your website and a great site too. I've used soap nuts for several years. When my normal brand quit selling them, I went on the hunt for new ones. The others from Amz all stunk terribly, they must have been soaking them in some kind of chemical. Thanks for offering a quality product, these smell great just a slight pleasant, sweet smell!

Soap Nuts These are great! I had heard of them, and am giving them a try. Very happy with the results. And what fun, in a sense, to be doing something different. Not being familiar with them, I ordered 2 bags, which could likely, at my age of 73, last me the rest of my life!

Excellent quality, best price! First time trying Soap Nuts and it makes more suds than the powdered form which i bought elsewhere. Love it! The instruction booklets not only contain instructions on how to make nuts soap. But also how to make shampoo and plant protection spray.

Shop on Etsy. An order for 4 oz. One plain and the other beautifully decorated with leaf embroidery. They recommend that you use only two shells when washing with hot water. When using cold or warm water, they advise that you use 4 to 6 shells. You can use this product up to six times before they are no longer active. Nola Roots sells soap nuts with the inner seeds removed. They source their pristine soap nuts from India and you can buy 8 oz or 3 oz packs. Nola Roots also sells ground soap nuts, which they call Aritha powder.

They recommend that consumers use their soap nuts as washing detergent while you can use the powder Aritha for cosmetic purposes. However, both the nuts and powder serve as an all-purpose cleaner. Packaged in paper bags, their pack contains 25 soap nuts and one muslin bag.

They recommend using an average of 5 shells for one wash load or less If you use soft water for washing. You can reuse the natural detergent up to 50 times.

Each sack includes two free wash bags. They sell only freshly harvested berries that have been de-seeded. You need shells for an average size wash load. The nuts are for washing clothes only and should not be ingested. Shepswool advises that you keep the product away from children and pets.

If you are looking to test soap nuts and make sure they work for your laundry needs before committing fully, Tidy Thistle has a starter pack for you. You can use the pack for up to 16 wash loads.

The dryer balls can last for years, depending on the frequency of use. Their 4 oz. The soap berries are de-seeded, so they come in full and pieces. All you need is whole nuts for a laundry load. You can also ground the soap nuts, mix them with water, and use them as a natural cleanser for your skin or as a natural body wash.

The wash may not produce a lot of foam or bubbles, but it is effective. Your clothes will come out clean as a wash with regular chemical detergent can make it. The owner of this company lives in Florida and grows his soap nuts right in his yard.

You have the option of buying the 11 oz. You can reuse the nuts up to 7 times before they become inactive. Strain it when it cools, and use the liquid as you please. One bag of soap nuts from this shop contains 25 nuts, and you can use them for wash loads. Each purchase comes with a reusable muslin bag. They recommend adding nuts for a single wash in warm water or water with a higher temperature.

You need to dry the bag of nuts after each wash before storing it. Herbal Elixir's pack contains grams of nuts, one cotton bag, and one bottle of essential oil. The nuts will last for 30 washes.