LAUNDRY DIRECTIONS *****************************************
PRE-TREAT STAINS with
our STAIN REMOVER for fresh stains or BRIGHTENS & WHITENS for
stubborn, set-in stinks & stains (and as a laundry enhancer).
WASHING MACHINES: Standard & HE high efficiency washing machines. HAND WASHING—see below.
PLACE 5 SOAP NUTS (same for HE & std machines) in the small reusable wash bag provided, tie it closed, and toss it into the drum of your washing machine with your laundry. Works in cold, warm, hot water & w/all load sizes.
Alternative option - Use Soap Nut Liquid vs. soap nuts. Add 1/4 cup concentrated soap nut liquid to wash for HE machines, 1/2 cup for standard machines. See pg on Making Soap Nut Liquid.
RINSE CYCLE: Yes, your soap nuts stay in your machine for the entire time, including the rinse cycle - they add extra softness. Remember, soap nuts are low sudsing so your laundry is not going to be full of excessive artificial fragrances & dangerous chemicals like other detergents. You’ll be amazed with how clean & soft your clothes will be! If you are not comfortable with this, you can use the soap nut liquid.
REMOVE bag
and set aside for your next load before placing clothes in dryer or
line drying. Some customers like to place the soap nuts in something
that is larger and easier to spot out of the washing machine - like a
mesh delicates bag, an old long nylon or tube sock.
DRYER: If your wash bag of soap nuts accidentally gets tossed in the dryer - don't worry. They will not harm, stain or rewash your clothes. Don’t throw these soap nuts away. If they still have saponin/soap in them, use them again!
REPLACE the soap nuts when they become thin and light tan/grayish in color. Still not sure? Place them in a jar with water and shake. If they still create suds, use them again. If not, toss in your compost or yard to biodegrade.
AVERAGES 5 loads for 5 soap nuts in small wash bag. It depends upon the type and temperature of water. Soft water yields more loads than hard; cold water yields more loads than hot.
HARD AND WELL WATER: OPTIONAL
STEP: To soften your water a little more, along with the benefits of a
laundry enhancer, add Brightens & Whitens (B&W) to your load. Add 1 oz of dissolved B&W for HE machines and 2 oz for standard machines.
CLOTH DIAPERS: See pg on Soap Nut Uses for additional information.
HAND WASHING: Great for delicates - like silk, wool and cashmere. Add soap nut liquid to wash basin with water & laundry. Then agitate for a few minutes and rinse with water. See Making Soap Nut Liquid pg.
