Soap Nut / Reetha

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Soap nut a chemical free choice for cleaning and help secure local livelihood!

What is a soap-nut?

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100% Natural cleaner that grows wild in the Himalayas. Traditionally it has been used in Nepal as a multipurpose cleaner. Soap nut comes from Soap nut tree (Sapindus mukorossi) an NTFP product that contains saponin. Soap nuts release an extremely effective, hypoallergenic, biodegradable cleaning agent with no added synthetics, toxins or artificial perfumes. Whether you are an allergy sufferer, have sensitive skin, use cloth diapers, or just want to do your part for a greener earth for using it as part of any cleaning purpose; Soap nut is the answer.

Soap Nut Shells for Laundry!

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Put 6-8 shells or 2 tablespoon powder in the cloth-bag provided.

Place inside the washing machine with the clothes

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Suitable for both Front & top loading machines upto 90° C

Remove the bag from washer at the end of the wash to dry (leave soap nut shells in bag). Reuse the shells 3-5 times.

Laundry and more with soap nut powder!

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Soapnut powder

  • Add 2 tablespoon of Soapnut powder to 1 litre warm water. Mix well to produce suds. Use this for mopping floors by adding essential oil of your choice.
  • Use as a detergent to wash clothes and diapers.
  • Sprinkle and scrub with 2 tablespoon of powder in toilet or any metallic surfaces such as brass to get a sparkle!
  • Superb for Pets! Mix 2 tablespoon soap-nut powder with warm water. Massage this mix in the skin so the solution penetrates well. Leave it for some minutes and rinse.
  • Soak jewelleries in warm water with 1 tablespoon powder and use brush to remove debris. Rinse with clean water and polish with a cloth.

Available as powder and shells in Kheti-bazaar !  Make a choice for a chemical free living!

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