Loose Soapnut Shells
Loose Soapnut Shells
Soapnut shells contain saponin, a natural surfactant that activates in water to clean laundry without synthetic detergent — 100g with a muslin bag included, good for up to 30 washes, and compostable when spent.
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Soapnuts — known as Ritha in India — are one of the oldest laundry solutions around, and for good reason. The shells of the Sapindus berry naturally contain saponin, a surfactant that activates on contact with water to lift dirt and clean fabric without a single synthetic ingredient. No detergent residue, no harsh chemicals, nothing that needs to be rinsed out of your skin or your clothes.
Clean U Skincare's 100g bag gives you approximately 30 washes. Each wash uses 4–5 shells placed in the included muslin bag. The shells can be reused two to three times before composting — they go straight into food waste or a compost bin when done. The muslin bag dries and reuses indefinitely. The packaging is a jute bag, which is itself reusable.
Key facts at a glance:
- 100g loose soapnut shells
- 1 muslin bag included
- Packaged in a reusable jute bag
- Approximately 30 loads per 100g
- Works at 40–90°C
- Suitable for delicate fabrics including silk
- Compostable after use
- No synthetic chemicals released into wash water
The black kernel is removed before packing — it contains no saponin and plays no role in cleaning. What you receive is the shell only, dried to its characteristic reddish-brown colour, ready to use.
How to use: Put 4–5 soapnuts in the muslin bag and tie securely. Place the bag in the middle of your laundry in the washing machine and run the cycle as usual. The nuts can be used up to 2–3 times depending on water hardness and load size. If the load is very large or the water is very hard, add 2–3 more soapnuts to the bag. Once spent, dispose of the shells in the compost or with food waste. The muslin bag can be dried and reused.
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