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PURE PLANT POWER - Harness the natural cleaning strength of 100% organic soap nuts for a spotless wardrobe without chemicals.
GENTLE YET MIGHTY - Hypoallergenic and approved by Allergy UK, perfect for sensitive skin and the whole family’s laundry needs.
COLD WASH CHAMPION - Save energy and protect fabrics with powerful stain removal even at a gentle 30°C wash cycle.
CRUELTY FREE CLEAN - PETA-approved vegan formula ensures your laundry routine is kind to animals and the planet.
ECO CHIC PACKAGING - Say goodbye to plastic waste with fully compostable, plant-based wrapping that aligns with your green values.
Ecozone Soap Nuts offer a 100% organic, biodegradable, and hypoallergenic laundry solution wrapped in compostable plant-based packaging. Effective even at cold 30°C washes, these vegan-friendly pellets provide a powerful, chemical-free clean that’s gentle on sensitive skin and the environment, making them the smart choice for eco-conscious families.
Specifications
Product Name
Soap Nuts
Allergen Information
Contains: Hypoallergenic
Weight
300 g
Units
300.0 gram
Manufacturer contact
The Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, London W4 4PH
Brand
Ecozone
Format
Pellet
Age Range Description
Adult
Reviews
4.2
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S**R
My best eco-friendly/money saver in years!
We've now used a few bags of these and 1 bag of an alternative brand before returning to these. I can say now that 1 bag lasts us about 6 months (using around 6 soap nuts per wash), which is amazing! I've used them mainly for mine and young child's clothes and our sheets, while my other half still sometimes prefers conventional washing liquid (I think because he likes to have a nice smell with his clean clothes, though this is I think due to a mysterious smell that the machine leaves on his large clothes but not on mine or child's).These soap nuts may be more effective than another brand I tried (also, they have a slightly tacky glistening sheen on them when unused, while an alternative brand did not, which I think may be the soap content?) and on a practical level the zip bag supplied with Ecozone's soap nuts are better at keeping the nuts inside the bag than the drawstring type bag from the other supplier (but which is more ecofriendly).We use the soap nuts with a little soda crystals, and this works well for us. The clothes turn out clean, soft enough and with no scent whatsoever detectable to my sensitive nose. We used them on reusable (cloth) nappies - no problems there. (Regarding nappies, you get occasional stains also with conventional washing powder/liquids; sun is the best remedy for that.) Those who want perfumed clothes or optical brighteners will not find what they are looking for here, but is that what you really want? For me, it is a win-win-win-win for clean clothes, fewer chemicals, more eco-friendly and cheap. I occasionally reuse the soap nuts if I have a small wash, then they go into the food recycling!Someone mentioned a small inconvenience fishing out the bag for the next wash. I'm not sure if they are using a drier or something, but I usually hang up my clothes on the drying line and then you end up with the bag at the end. I then leave this on the top of the washing machine to dry as I may use them again if there's just a very small wash (e.g. toddler shoes, nappy accidents). I find it all very simple and it is one of the few eco changes I've implemented the last few years that have lasted without inconvenience!In fact, I would go as far as to say that these soap nuts have made life easier! No messing about with yucky sticky conditioner lids or messy powder ever again!!!! No more carrying heavy clothes washing products home from the shop!!! And no more paying extortionate prices for cleaning clothes (and their advertising, perfume and packaging). We even use the old drawstring bags for various things; e.g. we have one bag in the kitchen for used Quorn packets to return to plastic bag recycling facilities. High, high recommend!
C**.
What took us so long!
One Year Update (original review 25/07/14, now updated 22/07/15): A year on and we're still soapnut converts! They really are fantastic and I'm still finishing off that first bag (!!!) from a year ago. Can you imagine spending only £10/year (give or take) on your detergent? Absolutely fantastic. My regimen for hard water is as follows: seven whole (the hulls are in pieces, so I estimate the equivalent of 7 whole hulls) soapnuts in one of the provided muslin baggies, 10 drops of tea tree essential oil as water starts filling up the detergent tray in the washer (I use this for its antimicrobial properties and to help keep the washer drum clean--works a charm), with a couple Tbsp of baking soda for particularly grimy loads. I get approximately 8 loads of laundry out of every baggie when used like this before I need to replace the nuts; I can generally tell when the suds are less significant. Do be aware that if you have a very high-efficiency washer which uses very little water, you may need to pop the baggie of nuts into a cup of warm water for about 15min before you do your laundry, then toss the nuts and soaking water in with your wash (alternatively, select a pre-wash soak) in order to get the saponis going. I've tried using the nuts for other applications, from soap to shampoo, but frankly the smell of them when boiled and used like this was really off-putting (sort of like spoilt apples). I'm happy just using them for the laundry, especially as they soften clothes just as much as fabric softener and do a fantastic job.Original Review (July 2014):Is it fair to write a review after one wash? I think it might be. Both of us suffer from fairly sensitive skin (I'm probably the more sensitive one in the household) and we like to keep the chemicals to a minimum. We had been using Ecos (both the lavender and lemongrass varieties smell amazing and clean superbly, but don't last very long) and Ecover (seemed to build up in our flat's HE washer more than other detergents, especially with the hard water here) but wanted something that reduced the need for fabric softener, was even more ecological, and would still do a great job--after all, if your laundry's not getting clean, no amount of 'green street cred' is worth it. In particular, I often use tea towels in the kitchen for straining liquids (broth, tea) and for making cheese, so I wanted something that'd get things clean without leaving any potentially dangerous residue that could get into the food.Since our water is very, very hard, I opted for six nuts in one of the two little fabric bags provided. I'd read a bit about telling the quality of the nuts apart and how the nuts without the seeds are better; by all accounts, these are excellent-quality and were pitted, which is what you want.I washed at 90 C with a medium load of sheets and hand towels, along with 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil in the softener tray (for a light scent and extra sanitising qualities--works very well, but definitely don't do that with anything in the kitchen, since the oil can be quite irritating) as per usual. Even with hard water and an HE washer, they lathered up nicely--not the sort of crazy bubbles you get with conventional detergent but enough to let you know they mean business. (Our particular washer is rather awful and I have to add extra water to the machine or nothing actually gets beyond damp, so I did that as well.)The sheets came out soft, everything was lovely and clean. Apparently I can reuse these nuts up to 6 times, and then there are various uses for the pulp (like home-made scouring cream for grout applications) as well as the ability to compost them safely afterwards. I can't compost anything in the city, but it's great to know that it's possible. Also, apparently the grey water produced by soap nuts is a lot safer for reintroducing into the biosphere.
A**R
Surprisingly effective.
The nuts don’t leave any scent on the clothes they smell a little vinegary if you Smell them then wet. I have been using them with a few drops of lavender oil to give a light scent to the wash. You can use broken nuts so I wouldn’t be bothered about the reviews that are angry at having broken ones in the bag. They work well on a low temperature but I always run them under a hot tap until they make bubbles before adding them to the machine. That is also how to tell if they are still active or not, once they have been used up they no longer make bubbles when squeezed and you need to use new ones. I have used them to hand wash with too by soaking them in hot water, they worked well and also run the self cleaning cycle on the washer with them in. You can see bubbles forming when there’s barely anything in the machine but when it is full, don’t expect to see any but they will still be working. Whites come out very white and they are good at removing stains.
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(Regarding nappies, you get occasional stains also with conventional washing powder/liquids; sun is the best remedy for that.) Those who want perfumed clothes or optical brighteners will not find what they are looking for here, but is that what you really want? For me, it is a win-win-win-win for clean clothes, fewer chemicals, more eco-friendly and cheap. I occasionally reuse the soap nuts if I have a small wash, then they go into the food recycling!Someone mentioned a small inconvenience fishing out the bag for the next wash. I'm not sure if they are using a drier or something, but I usually hang up my clothes on the drying line and then you end up with the bag at the end. I then leave this on the top of the washing machine to dry as I may use them again if there's just a very small wash (e.g. toddler shoes, nappy accidents). 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We had been using Ecos (both the lavender and lemongrass varieties smell amazing and clean superbly, but don't last very long) and Ecover (seemed to build up in our flat's HE washer more than other detergents, especially with the hard water here) but wanted something that reduced the need for fabric softener, was even more ecological, and would still do a great job--after all, if your laundry's not getting clean, no amount of 'green street cred' is worth it. In particular, I often use tea towels in the kitchen for straining liquids (broth, tea) and for making cheese, so I wanted something that'd get things clean without leaving any potentially dangerous residue that could get into the food.Since our water is very, very hard, I opted for six nuts in one of the two little fabric bags provided. I'd read a bit about telling the quality of the nuts apart and how the nuts without the seeds are better; by all accounts, these are excellent-quality and were pitted, which is what you want.I washed at 90 C with a medium load of sheets and hand towels, along with 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil in the softener tray (for a light scent and extra sanitising qualities--works very well, but definitely don't do that with anything in the kitchen, since the oil can be quite irritating) as per usual. Even with hard water and an HE washer, they lathered up nicely--not the sort of crazy bubbles you get with conventional detergent but enough to let you know they mean business. (Our particular washer is rather awful and I have to add extra water to the machine or nothing actually gets beyond damp, so I did that as well.)The sheets came out soft, everything was lovely and clean. Apparently I can reuse these nuts up to 6 times, and then there are various uses for the pulp (like home-made scouring cream for grout applications) as well as the ability to compost them safely afterwards. I can't compost anything in the city, but it's great to know that it's possible. Also, apparently the grey water produced by soap nuts is a lot safer for reintroducing into the biosphere."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"A***R"},"datePublished":"12 April 2020","name":"Surprisingly effective.","reviewBody":"The nuts don’t leave any scent on the clothes they smell a little vinegary if you Smell them then wet. I have been using them with a few drops of lavender oil to give a light scent to the wash. You can use broken nuts so I wouldn’t be bothered about the reviews that are angry at having broken ones in the bag. 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