Why haven't we heard of these before? Introduced to the U.S. market in 2004, Zamuta Soapnuts are nuts from India's Rithra tree. The nuts contain a natural detergent (saponin) and can be used in laundry, in allergy-free shampoos and in general-purpose household cleaners. A small amount of crushed nutshells in a cotton bag can be reused multiple times for laundry...
Natural Cleaning with Zamuta Soapnuts
Recommended for those with sensitive allergies, soapnuts and soapnut powder can be ordered directly from Zamuta Soapnuts. There are also instructions for making your own natural lotions and soaps. Have any ATers tried Zamuta Soapnuts before? Via: The New York Times.
Originally posted by Aaron on AT:NY.
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I bought a bag of these last week. I was skeptical at first, but, my laundry came out clean and smelling fresh. I'd also like to point out that they are very convenient because they are easy to cart to the laundromat or the laundry room in your apartment, unlike a big old plastic jug of tide. Convenient AND green? What more could you want!
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If you want to grow your own, so you don't contribute to burning of fossil fuels for shipping purposes:
soapods d0t com always includes a seed with each bag.
just FYI.
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