Maggie's Soap Nuts - Green Laundry Detergent

What's a Soap Nut?
Soap Nuts are the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry tree (Sapindus mukorrosi), similar to the lychee. A long time ago, local folks in the South East Asia figured out that when the nuts get wet, they release saponin, a natural cleaner, making them great for washing clothes! Maggie's Soap Nuts are the only household cleaner made exclusively from Nature, by Nature.

Mothering Magazine - "We all thought we knew how to do laundry, until now. Place two nuts (dried fruit of the Chinese Soap Berry Tree) in a small cloth bag, cinch shut, and toss in the machine. No powders or goopy liquids? No toxic chemicals? That's right. Not only did it clean my clothes, it softened them too."

Domino Magazine - '...my clothes were spotless and fresh! All I can say is, bye-bye Tide! "

Natural Home Magazine - "Maggie's Soap Nuts soften and freshen clothes naturally."

Real Simple Magazine - "Money doesn't grow on trees, but sometimes soap does. Maggie's Soap Nuts, the dried fruit of the Chinese Soap Berry tree (really) cleans laundry naturally."

Making Scents Magazine - "Viable alternative to commercial laundry detergents."

Natural Awakenings Magazine - "...biologically compatible, more sustainable toxin-free alternative...Not only kind to humans, animals, fish and birds, they also encourage recovery of the planet...they leave clothes clean, unscented and soft."

American Massage Association Journal - "Maggie's Soap Nuts really are amazing! I washed some sheets and some athletic socks with them and they got the stains out of the socks that regular detergent never could. They left the sheets soft and fresh! "

Common Ground Magazine - “…a renewable, biodegradable and hypoallergenic alternative to chemical-ridden detergents… that goes beyond the earth-friendly ones in the supermarkets.”

Natural Home Magazine - Emperors New Suds, " We've been convinced we need Lemon-Freshened, Static-Removing Spot be gone. Do we? Many conventional laundry products are not biodegradable and, being made from nonrenewable petroleum products and harsh chemicals, negatively affect local waterways. Unfortunately, these super soaps don't really work any better than simpler, more natural products.

"...I felt like a "nut" as I dropped soap nuts for the first time into my washing machine full of old clothes -- after all, I did not want to ruin good clothes... I was surprised to find my old clothes were in better condition! Cleaner, brighter and softer... Can you believe it! Becky, Hot Springs, AR

“… Everything comes out so clean and fresh… I love knowing that my new little guy is wrapped up in cloths that are truly clean. No chemicals on my baby! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” Ashley, Costa Mesa, CA

“What I can’t believe is that I actually feel better after washing my clothes with Soap Nuts!” Joe Tucson, AZ

“I cannot believe how great it is. I can't find the words to express my amazement. My clothes are softer, brighter and fresh smelling…

“…I feel like I am actually in control of my laundry! I choose whether to use more nuts or less, whiteners, fragrances… It’s a great feeling.” Toshi, San Francisco, CA

“My colors are so happy they’re jumping up and down!” Cynthia, Manhattan, NY

“I love the way my sweaters and t-shirts feel – soft and full of body.”– Deborah, Santa Maria, CA

A single soapberry tree produces hundreds of kilos of nuts per year! Maggie's Soap Nuts fall to the ground in Indian and Indonesian forests where they are collected by folks who have used the nuts for centuries. We take pride that our all-natural soap GROWS ON TREES!

Put Maggie’s Soap Nuts into the included, reusable cotton sack. Tie it closed. Add the sack to your washing machine and follow clothing manufacturer instructions. Return Soap Nuts to the earth by adding them to your compost! It’s that simple!

Warm/Hot Water
Use 2 Maggie’s Soap Nuts in the cotton sack per medium load.

Cold Water
Use 4 Soap Nuts and re-use them 2-3 times. OR pre-soak 2 Soap Nuts in the cotton sack in hot water for a few minutes. Add the “tea” and sack to your cold wash load.

Heavy Soils
Pre-soak 4 Soap Nuts in the cotton sack in hot water for a few minutes. Add the “tea” and sack to your wash load. Add fewer clothes to your machine so the fabric has lots of room to agitate.

For Sparkling Whites
Always separate your colors. For extra stain removal, add a scoop of oxygen bleach.

Fabric Softener
Maggie’s Soap Nuts naturally soften and add body to your clothes. You’ll love how your
clothes feel after washing with Maggie’s Soap Nuts.

Hand Washables
Soak 2 Soap Nuts in hot water for a few minutes. Add the “tea” to your cool water basin. Alternatively, add a squirt of your homemade Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid cleaner to the cool basin.

All orders include one or more handy wash sacks and instructions

TRY A SAMPLE!

YOU WILL BE GLAD TO DID!

Sample 5 loads each

$2.99 ea. 10 bags minimum = 50 Loads Total $29.95

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Small Size - Soap Nuts Small Box - 20 loads each

$9.99 each 4 boxes minimum = 80 Loads Total $39.96

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Family Size - Soap Nuts Box - 50 loads each

$18.99 each 3 minimum = 150 Loads Total $56.97

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King Size - Soap Nuts Kilo Box - 200 + loads each

$34.99 each X 2 minimum = 400 Loads Total $69.98

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Maggie's Lavender Laundry Liquid
Maggie's Lavender Laundry Liquid is also made from Soapberries. And, it also has organic lavender (antibacterial), lemongrass (antifungal), citric acid (water softener), essential oils and Love. Our soap is 100% natural and safe for you and the earth. It penetrates deeply and gently into your clothes of lift away grime, odors, soap scum, chemical residue, and hard water deposits. There is not another laundry liquid that can make all this claims.
Lavender Tea Tree 32oz each - 64 Loads Total $14.99 #893366001114 X 1
Lavender Tea Tree 64oz each - 128 Loads Total $24.99 #893366001107 X 1
Lavender Tea Tree 4oz each - (8 Loads each) X 10 count $34.99 #893366001152 X 10
Lavender Tea Tree 4oz each - (8 Loads each) X 25 count - 200 Loads Total $87.25 #893366001152 X 25

We know you'll love washing with Maggie's Soap Nuts, the Soap that Grows on Trees.

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