Soapnuts are not really nuts, bu the fruits of the soapnut tree which grows wild in India.  The fruit is nestled in a firm outer shell.  When the soapnut fruit ripens, it falls off the tree.  It is the harvested and naturally sun dried without being subject to any chemical process, harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients.


Eaternal Soapnut Shells are perfect for laundry, washing dishes, and household surfaces. They are gentle on fabrics and clean and soften clothes the natural way. They are Certified Organic, Eco-friendly packaging and hypoallergenic. 

How do they work? The nuts contain the active natural washing ingredient saponin. Similar to soap, when the shells of the soapnut come in contact with water the saponin is released and suds are produced - these are excellent for cleaning laundry and leaving it beautifully soft. They are especially good for colours: because they don't contain any whiteners or brighteners your colours will stay coloured for longer. Just pop 6-8 shells into a cotton bag (provided) and place in your washing machine. They clean effectively however will not fragrance your laundry. If you prefer a fragrance use a couple of drops of essential oils either directly onto the nuts or in the dispenser drawer (front load). The nuts can be used for 4-6 consecutive loads and then disposed either in the compost bin or normal bin. Because the soap nuts leave your laundry so soft there is no need to include softeners. When the clothes or household items are rinsed, the soapnut saponins are washed out, but they pose no threath to the environment, as they are completely organic and biodegradable, without any synthetic fragrances, foaming agents and toxins.
Very cost effective - a 500gm bag can last 6 months or more.