Comments on: Try This Laundry Cleaner That Grows On Trees – Effective, Simple, Eco and Cheap

By: Kiki

Kiki — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:30:39 +0000

Hi, I'm moving to Australia and curious about the Red Ash tree as well. Have you found any good resources on this?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 11:27:48 +0000

I have a front loader HE washer, would the soap nuts work in that type of machine as well?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:06:04 +0000

I actually keep the spent soap nuts after each load. They can be boiled to make lquid soap for dishes and hand washing. Having strained the nuts with a cloth, I use said cloth to clean my kitchen bench, sink and draining board. Cloth goes in the next wash (adds to suds) and then I use the nuts again… I have a 'fresh brush' toilet cleaning stick. I wrap a few nuts in toilet paper and use that to clean the toilet. The little package gets flushed into our worm farm septic system. 🙂

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:06:04 +0000

I wash in cold water on the eco cycle. My clothes are clean (no strong detergent smell which i never liked) and soft (no softener). The washing machine water goes straight to the veg garden.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:06:04 +0000

Thanks for this – you've inspired me to purchase some and give them a go!

By: Morag Gamble

Morag Gamble — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 03:59:41 +0000

I hear there is one growing in the Sydney botanic gardens but has not fruited. I'm trying to find out how effective the Australian Native Soap Tree is (Alphitonia excelsa or Red Ash).

By: Mr Home Maker

Mr Home Maker — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 03:58:23 +0000

I wonder if they can be grown in Australia?….all in the quest for self reliance.

By: Liz Peterson

Liz Peterson — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:14:53 +0000

Also….if clothes are extra dirty I find adding 1/2 cup of baking soda and splash of vinegar to a wash cycle helps tremendously!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:14:53 +0000

I love soap nuts!they are fantastic for all clothing….even dirty cloth nappies. Great for the environment but also for sensitive skin. Our little one suffered terrible eczema which we have under control now but had a reminder when he was exposed to washing liquid while staying with a relative recently and had a big flare up again.

By: Lola

Lola — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:00:59 +0000

How well do these work on really dirty clothes? I'm a horse rider & my loads often include sweat soake tops & filth encrusted breeches. Do they get dirt & grass stains out well?