>>>Many people who love using soap nuts will boil them in water and use the resulting liquid for cleaning.
>>>Because it is organic, soap nut liquid has a relatively short shelf-life, so it is a good idea to make what you will use in a week or less, and use it.
>>>The liquid can be frozen into ice cubes, and used as needed. The liquid lasts much longer this way.
>>>The liquid can be used in the laundry, for household cleaning, for windows (with vinegar added), for washing dishes, and even in the dishwasher (with other items added, which I'll write up if there's interest)
>>>Soap nuts DON'T suds much, according to what I've read. Some places claim they do, but many claim they don't. Mine have NOT been sudsy, which is why I read more about that very thing. Suds, according to one source, are extended chemically in store-bought detergents because people think that means the detergent is working better. (Not true)
>>>When soap nuts have done as much as they can do in the laundry, they can still be boiled down to make a good cleaning liquid.
>>>LOVE this one! Soap nuts can be used as compost when they're used up!
>>>The soap nut liquid can be made in the crock pot. =)
>>>To test if the saponin (cleaning agent) in the soap nuts is used up or not, put the soap nuts in a sealable jar with some water. Shake it up, and if you gets any "suds," they are still good to go.
>>>Although heat helps to release saponin from the soap nuts, they can be used in any water temperature. The saponin is simply released more slowly.
>>>The saponin released during the rinse cycle is not a worry. It's gentle and non-irritating (according to what I've read) and shouldn't be a concern. It beats soap residue on clothing!
I am very anxious to try the soap nut liquid around the house. I will post as I experiment.
If you are interested in trying soapnuts, check out the soap nuts giveaway at http://soapnutslaundry.com
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