Nuts over Soap Nuts
Winners! #27 Denise, #38 Shiana and #41 Kim - email cathy (at) thebabymarketplace (dot) com to claim your prize. Congratulations! You’ll love using Soap Nuts! Sorry for the delay in announcing the winners, I was a little sidetracked this past weekend
Why am I so nuts over Soap Nuts? In a soap nuts shell because I am a combination of being frugal and being concerned about using eco friendly products.
Did you know that for less than $20 you can do 200 loads of laundry with Soap Nuts? Yes 200 loads. Less expensive that regular laundry detergent. And natural too.
I began using Soap Nuts to wash cloth diapers and quickly realized it is cost effective to use them for everything, not to mention I don’t have to lug big containers of liquid laundry detergent home anymore. Yes, I’m a little lazy that way, I hate buying soda for the same reason.
Bonus – check out these other great uses for Soap Nuts.
Mosquito Repellent - Spray liquid onto your hands and then rub onto bare arms, legs or face. Safe and gentle to use for babies and children.
Once the skeeters arrive this summer I will be all over trying this out. Imagine not having to stink like regular mosquito repellant, better yet, not dousting your kids with chemicals.
Liquid Hand Soap - Fill a regular or foaming pump bottle with the liquid and use to wash your hands. Also consider adding some tea tree oil to make your hand wash a tea tree soap.
Shampoo - Use the liquid instead of your regular shampoo.
All Purpose Cleaner - Keep the liquid in a spray bottle and use to clean the bathroom, kitchen, floors etc. Add a few drops of essential oil if you prefer a different scent. I do this and it works great. I use tea tree oil for the scent.
Window and Glass Cleaner -Fill a spray bottle with 2c. water, 1Tbsp.vinegar and 1Tbsp. soapnuts liquid. Spray and wipe windows or mirrors clean. Polish with a dry cloth or newspaper.
In the Dishwasher -Fill the soap dispenser with the liquid.
BTW –They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India & Nepal. They are actually not nuts at all. I am, but I digress.
Win, win, win. Three lucky winners will receive a 100g bag of Soap Nuts (enough for 60 loads of laundry) and a muslin wash bag.
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Contest ends: June 19, 2009
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The Mommy in Charge
June 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Fun giveaway. i’ve heard of these but didn’t know all the uses that you listed.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I’ve wanted to try these out. Had no idea they could be used for stuff other than laundry.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I’m a newsletter subscriber.
June 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Great! I thought you just put the “nuts” in your washing machine… I did not know that you can make a liquid out of it!
June 6th, 2009 at 5:59 am
These would be great for my cloth diapers! I had no idea they had other uses.
June 6th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I’ve tried a small sample bag of these. I liked using them. I didn’t try any of the other uses just threw them in my washer with the clothes. Maybe I’ll be able to try some of the other ways to use them
June 8th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Thanks for giving me this link on Twitter! I’d love to try Soap Nuts!!!
June 8th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I love that they are so versatlie in their uses and cost effective as well.
June 8th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I subscribe to the newsletter
June 9th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Thanks for all the cool tips:) I linked you to my twitter page
http://bit.ly/6yeqT
cheers,
marla
June 9th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I would love to try these out!! Thanks!
June 9th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I am a subscriber to the newletter!!
June 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/eclairemom/status/2094064929
Thanks!
June 9th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I’m really interested in trying these out! I love the frugality of them. I tweeted about it here (http://twitter.com/bluesleepy/statuses/2094495454).
June 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Wow I would love to try these. I have never heard of them before.
June 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I’ve really curious to try these out!
and had no idea they had so many uses!
June 9th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Count me in!
June 9th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
And I also subscribe to the newsletter!
June 11th, 2009 at 5:26 am
We decided about a year ago to become a chemical free household, and decided to try soapnuts and have never looked back, they are truely amazing. My first thought was where are the soap suds, but of course after years of using chemical washing powders I had been condioned to think that if there is no soapsuds present then it cannot be working, but with soapnuts they contain saporin which is a natural soap and so you do not get alot of bubbles but a light sud and this is very effective. I have got major stains out of my clothes blood, red wine :)) and more. I use soda crystals as well which give them a boost and as you do not need a conditoner you can scent your clothes with about 10 drops of your favourite essential oil. Being that they are sustainable and compostable and also will save you money then these are a must in any household.
June 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I am VERY interested in trying these out. The soap I used was just discontinued here locally, and I have NOTHING to wash my cloth diapers in!!! I would love to try this out!!
June 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I subscribe to the newsletter!!
June 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I tweeted!! http://twitter.com/Mom2chunkymonky/statuses/2121715953
June 11th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I would love to try these out. I have heard lots about them.
June 12th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I blogged about this fantastic giveaway!!
http://www.hamfam365.blogspot.com/2009/06/mommy-in-charge-is-giving-3-lucky.html
Thanks!!!
June 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I have been trying to find something to wash my little one’s cloth diapers with that would agree with his sensitive skin - maybe this is it!!
June 12th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I subscribe to the Baby Marketplace newsletter.
June 13th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I just got a sample bag of soap nuts…they are really cool!! I’d love to have more!
June 13th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I subscribed to the BAby Marketplace newsletter
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June 13th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
tweeted
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/2157884236
June 16th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Wow! So interesting.
June 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Please!!!! I really need some free things to get started…
June 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Tweeted http://twitter.com/cherryblossommj/statuses/2207151581
June 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am
I just subscribed to the newsletter. Watching for deals!
June 17th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Do you think the smell of the soap nuts on the clothing will keep away the annoying mesquites?
June 17th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Would love to try it!
June 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I really want to try these out.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:57 am
These look amazing
June 18th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I was very excited to find these. We are all about trying to stay clear of chemicals, so I am pumped to try these!
June 18th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I’m a newsletter subscriber
June 18th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I tweeted about the giveaway.
June 18th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I have been wanting to try them for my diapers.
June 18th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
tweeted it. @kdhoney1
June 21st, 2009 at 7:51 am
So, who won??