What are Soap Nuts?

Soap nuts are actually the “soap berries” which grow on two varieties of Sapindus trees found in Nepal and India. The hard outer shells of these berries contain a natural surfactant substance known as saponin, which is excreted from the shells when they come into contact with water.  Because of their high concentration of saponin, soap nuts are an ideal, 100% natural cleanser for home and personal use.

History of Soap Nuts

Soap nuts have been used for thousands of years in India as a gentle but effective method washing clothing, household cleaning, and jewelry polishing.  In fact, soap nuts are the preferred cleanser for many precious garments and fabrics within Indian culture.As environmental issues surrounding traditional laundry soaps have come to light in recent years, soap nuts have begun to gain popularity among eco-conscious American and European consumers searching for all-natural laundry alternatives.

A Sustainable Resource

Soap nuts are a sustainable and renewable resource. When you use soap nuts for your laundry and household cleaning needs, you’re taking a great step towards an earth-friendly lifestyle!   Soap nuts help prevent the pollution in our rivers and streams caused by traditional laundry soaps, and reduce the amount of waste caused by plastic laundry soap containers.