Soap Nuts - 14 Tips To Use
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- Soap nuts are little magic balls :) increasingly important in the path of self-sufficiency and environment protection. In this video we show you 14 ways to use.
We made this video with 2L of water and 14 nuts so we could show several different uses. If you do it for the first time or if you don’t want to make a big batch, you can use 1L and 7 nuts.
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Thanks so much. I've been using them in bags, but on a cold wash, so am trying out the liquid version now 😁
Thank you very much for sharing your experience Sally. Soap nuts are trully nature gems and it's great to share knowledge about them so more people start using them.
Thanks again and our best wishes to you 🤗
In southern India soapnut is being used since ages for washing hair 😊
Awesome video 😊👍🏻
A big thank you from India 🇮🇳👍🏻
Hi there :) Thank you very much. We are glad to know you liked the video. A big thank you to India for the ancient wisdom :)
Super video - thank you sooo much! Short and about all variants of using. The best!
Thank you very much. Glad it was helpful! :)
Thanks you
Thank you too! :)
Thanks for the good tips
Hi Ramya :) Good to know you like it and that it's useful for you.
👌👌👌
@Yogalakshmi Anburaja 😊🙏
What do you use as fabric softener when you use it as liquid detergent in the washing machine?
Hi there! As a fabric softener we use about 20ml of vinegar. It doesn't leave vinegar smell on the clothes, softens the fabrics and also helps prevent chalky deposits.
@ awesome. Thank you very much! Also, how many drops of essential oil would be better and which ones do you recomend?
We recommend you start with 10-15 drops of essential oils to see if you like the scent in your clothes. If you think it is very soft, you can increase to 20-25 drops. Just remember that the scent given by essential oils will not be as strong and long-lasting as it is with synthetic detergents. As for the aromas, lavender and tea tree work very well together and they are both antibacterial. Tea tree provides a fresh scent and lavender is that essential oil that will please everyone. Of course you can use other blends of your choice, but this blend is a good one and these essential oils are definitely not the most expensive. Hope that helps :)
@ thank you, that's great advice. I have some lavender I will try.
You are welcome :)
How much of the liquid do you use for a small washing machine, please?
Hello Sally. For the dishwasher we use just enough to fill the detergent compartment. For laundry we prefer to use the nuts in a small bag. If we were to use the liquid for laundry, we would use the same doses as if we were using a regular detergent (the recommended doses depending on the hardness of the water).
How to prseerve soap nuts for long time with out geting insects
Hi Sravani :) To preserve the soaps you can keep them in a glass jar with lid. You may also keep them in a cotton bag but the nuts tend to be sticky, so the glass jar seems to be a better option. To preserve the soap nut liquid you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for a long time.
how many times can you reuse this for washing dishes? how many times can it be reboiled?
Hi there! Boiling will release the saponins of the bark into the water, so the soap nuts can only be boiled once.
Mam if we use on skin like for body face so it will darken the skin
Hi Hassa :) I have fair skin and the soap nut liquid does not darken my skin. If you are unsure about your skin, you can test the use of the liquid on a less visible part of your body to make sure you do not have any kind of reaction.
@ Thankx 💖🌹
Welcome Hassa! Wish you all the best :)
Can u tell where did u source soup nut. How much it is per kg.
You have to look for a supplier. The supplier must inform where the soap nuts were produced and the price always varies.
How do I get a thicker consistency out of it?? Mine still has a watery consistency after boiling
Hi there! The right consistency is watery and not too thick. If you want to thicken the liquid you can use a natural thickener such as xanthan gum, but it is no use doing it because the best and easiest way to use it is watery actually.
@ okay but does it lather just like regular soaps??
No. Absolutely not. Soap nuts are not like regular soap. They lather less than soap. The hotter the water the more soap nuts lather. By our experience we can say that it works best when used in washing machines or when you want to wash surfaces that do not require much foam such as glass, floor and countertops. Hope that helps.
@ okay thank you I was just gonna use it as a face cleanser
You're welcome. If you want more foam to use as face cleanser, shake the bottle or use a milk frother like we show on minute 2:50 and then sweep the foam over your skin. Let it sit for a moment and remove gently with a soft natural sponge. Works very well. All the best to you.
Is soapnut suitable for as teeth brushing?
Hi! Some people use it to brush their teeth, but we do not recommend. Terrible taste inside the mouth!
@ TQ
No problem :)
Where can you buy soap nuts
Hi there :) In the video description box there's a link where you can find the soap nuts for sale.
Qual o nome das castanhas em português?
Olá Loyanne! Em português chamam-se "nozes de saponária".
Can we use them regularly as face wash regularly
Hi there! Yes, you can use it regularly but if you never used it before we recommend you test it in a less visible part of your body to make sure your skin doesn't have any kind of reaction. Even though soap nuts are considered to be hypoallergenic, one must remember that each person is unique and may experience it differently, so it is always good to test it before using it for the first time.