How to use soapnuts as laundry detergent

Soapnuts are an amazing alternative to commercial laundry powder or liquid, but many have never heard of them, and more importantly have no idea how they can be used as a laundry detergent substitute.  Below are the basics of using soapnuts:

Place 3-4 soapnuts, or equivalent pieces in a wash net and tie closed.  Place into the drum of your washing machine along with your clothing items to be washed.  The batch of soapnuts can be reused for 5-6 loads of laundry.  The soapnuts will be grey and mushy when they are ready to be composted.

Alternatively, you can use 3 tablespoons (45ml) of soapnut liquid concentrate per large load of laundry.  Just remember, whole soapnuts go in the drum, and soapnut liquid concentrate goes in the detergent drawer.


Soapnuts can be purchased from the Bargain Mums General Store in 3 pack sizes, 50g, 250g and 500g