ANTIBACTERIAL EXTRACT GENTLE ON SENSITIVE / ALLERGIC SKIN NO DAMAGE TO MATERIAL SOFT FINISHING WITHOUT SOFTENER RETURN TO EARTH AFTER USE EXTREMELY ECO-FRIENDLY |
|||||||
SOAPNUT NATURAL AND LAUNDRY LIQUID CAN BE USED FOR DELICATE AND FINE MATERIAL LIKE WOOL AND SILK. |
|||||||
Natural type is the dried flesh without seed packed in plastic bag with zipper to be delivered in original cotton bag. |
Made of soapnut extract, Himalayan spring water, etc. Originally blended aroma with a touch of luxurious orange flower. |
||||||
Put a handful (approx. 15g) of soapnut in bag and close by pulling drawstrings. (Volume shall be adjusted as required.) To let extract run out fast, soak soapnut beforehand and throw into washing machine together with soaking water. |
|||||||
Put wash bag with soapnut in washing machine to switch on. Soapnut is nonstimulating natural vegetation and overusage does not damage laundry and no harm to soak laundry in water with soapnut for a while as well. You may find your favorite way of washing through experiences. Please try various ways. |
|||||||
When to take out from machine Wash bag with soapnut can be left in machine till end of washing. Picking up before linsing will economize consumption of extract to use soapnut repeatedly. Washbag with soapnut shall be hung and get dried till next use to keep sanitary. Wash bag as well shall be dried after use for same reason. Better not to pull drawstrings while bag is wet as it may cause early wearing off of drawstrings. |
Wash bag can be purchased separately. Soapnut can be used repeatedly while it foams (see photo above) as it means saponin (washing ingredient) remains. New pieces shall be added as required. |
Please put them on ground after use to let them return to earth and work as compost in future. |
|||||
Soapnuts become sticky when the moisture is high, on the other hand, it takes time to make saponin flow out when they are dry. It is recommended to keep soapnuts in plastic bag with zipper and make sure to zip after use to maintain the appropriate moisture. Tips for use Handy Homemade Soapnut Items -1) soapnut liquid examples to use: in kitchen = for cooking tools, table wares, wash and others. for laundry = for machine wash and hand wash as floor and furniture cleaner to clean jewelries and spectacles for carwash Click here to find how to make. -2) soapnut meal - customer's idea can be made simply by using coffee grinder Click here to find how to make. Soapnut lounge provides with various information posted by customers. |
|||||||
Soapnut shells are natural vegetation and size and weight of each piece is not even. Generally, there are around 400 pieces in 1kg-package and around 200 pieces in 500g-package. In case soapnuts are used repeatedly, number of times depending on water quality & temperature, type of washing machine and other conditions, according to customers, three times are average when tap water of around 16℃ is used. |
|||||||
Machine wash - Use 20 ml for 5~6 kg of laundry for start to see result, then, adjust as required. Hand wash - Use 2~5 ml for 3 litters of water. Adjust volume to use as required. For tough dirt, wash after soaking in 2-3-times-diluted liquid is effective. Laundry liquid is highly recommended for washing of delicate materials. |
|||||||
Soapnut shells have pronounced smell, reminding apple soda which does not remain on material after washing. As wash with natural type soapnut leaves no scent, if some essential oil is added before linsing, its scent and effect can be enjoyed after wash. |
|||||||
Wash with soapnut shells has no breaching effect. White materials may grow yellowish according to circumstances. A spoonful of sodium bicarbonate (AKA baking soda) may work for the more satisfactory finishing. It can be used together with soapnut products. There is no definition of volume to use and better to start with one tea spoonful to see result for further adjustment. You may purchase sodium bicarbonate made in Japan with the grade equivalent to food-grade in our online stores. |
|||||||
PRODUCT | Price incl. tax (price before tax) Remarks: Carriage not included. |
||||||
Soapnut Natural with wash bag with drawstrings (1pc.) package of 500g package of 1kg |
¥1,210. (¥1,100.) ¥2,178. (¥1,980.) |
||||||
Soapnut Laundry Liquid 200ml 300ml |
¥2,090. (¥1,900.) ¥2,750. (¥2,500.) |
||||||
Mediterranean House Original Wash Bag with drawstrings set of 3 pieces |
¥330. (¥300.) |
||||||
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) 1kg Citric acid 150g Set of sodium bicarbonate(1kg) & citric acid(150g) |
¥495. (¥450.) ¥495. (¥450.) ¥880. (¥800.) |
||||||
Bottle with snap cap capacity:220ml capacity:300ml |
¥99. (¥90.) ¥110. (¥100.) |
||||||