Soapnuts for Skin Care, Laundry, Dishes, Shampoo and More!

My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
~Erma Bombeck

Soapnuts are the dried shell of the fruit of Chinese Soapberry trees (also known as sapindus trees). The shells contain saponin, purported to be as effective a cleaner the chemical laden cleaners we use around the home. It is a natural surfactant, reducing the surface tension of water.  Apparently the chemicals in household detergents are manufactured surfactants.

The Sapindus Mukorossi trees have the highest saponin content. These trees grow wild in North India and the berries have historically been used medicinally. It is now primarily known for it's cleaning properties. Some uses for soapnuts include: laundry detergent, dishwasing detergent, fruit rinse, jewelry cleaner, and shampoo.

Soapnuts are natural, organic, nd environmentally safe. They can be used 2-4 times (for laundry). 

Note: I have got to try this! I will let you know if it works.