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Purpose |
Soapnut shells |
Soapnuts Powder |
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Laundry detergent |
Use 6-8 half shells (or equivalent in pieces) in washbag (or old sock knotted at top) and place in washing machine. Wash as normal. Soapnut shells can be reused 3-4 times depending on temperature washed at (hotter washes have less rewashes). |
Use 2-4 teaspoons soapnut powder and place in drawer (front loading washing machine) or add to top loading washing machine once water has started flowing. |
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Multi-purpose cleaner |
Add 25g (a handful) of soapnut shells to 500 mls hot water and boil for 10-15 minutes. Add few drops of eucalyptus oil (optional). Allow to cool, strain and add liquid to empty spray bottle. Dispose of shells. |
Add 4 teaspoons soapnut powder to 500 mls hot water and boil for 10-15 minutes. Add few drops of eucalyptus oil (optional). Allow to cool, strain and add liquid to empty spray bottle. This can be used to clean the house from top to bottom - including windows. |
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Relaxing/Cleansing Bath |
Use 3-4 soapnut shells in washbag and allow to steep in hot bathwater for 5 minutes. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
Add 2-4 teaspoons soapnut powder to the bath and relax as the powder works it's magic! Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
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Jewellery Cleaner |
Make up a mild soapnut/water solution and use to soak jewellery before rinsing, drying and polishing. |
Make a paste of soapnut pwder and water and use to vigorously rub jewellery between fingers. Rinse and polish. Alternatively soak in a mild soapnut solution for a while before rinsing, drying and polishing. |
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Shampoo |
Use 3 soapnut shells and 500ml water. Simmer for 10 minutes and add cornflour to thicken if desired as well as any essential oils to scent. PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
Use 1 teaspoon soapnut powder for shoulder length hair - mix into paste using a little water and wash hair as normal. The shampoo will not lather as you may be used to but it will clean your hair. PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
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In the garden |
Mild solution of soapnuts/water (3-4 soapnut shells with 1 litre hot water.) |
Spraying a mild solution (1-2 teaspoons soapnut powder to 1 litre water) on garden plants can help keep some parasites away |
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Pet cleaner |
Make up a mild solution (3-4 soapnut shells with 1 litre hot water.) PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
Dissolve 2 teaspoons soapnut powder in a bucket of water. Stir until dissolved and apply (can also be useful for prevention of parasites). PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES |
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Handwashing solution |
Use 6-8 half shells in 500ml boiling water. Allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes and add essential oils if desired. Add to sink/bucket and use to soak and hand wash delicates. |
To handwash clothes dissolve 1-2 teaspoons in sink of water and allow clothes to steep. Especially good for delicates. |
