Soap nuts are the answer if you’re thinking about switching to a green laundry detergent or want to begin using more natural cleaning products in your home.

If you are still skeptical about whether soap nuts work just read the soap nuts testimonials and reviews we’ve received at NaturOli from soap nuts users across the United States.

Soap Nuts are great for front-loading washers! I got a front loading washing machine about a year ago, and I loved it, except for when I washed towels. They never came out clean-smelling. That ALL changed when I started using these Soap Nuts! NOW my towels and ALL my laundry come out smelling and looking cleaner than ever! I have been using 3 nuts and reusing them at least 4 times with no problems. These are wonderful!
- C. Long, Holly, Michigan

Your soap nuts were of exceptional quality and arrived within TWO days of placing my order. Very good experience, and I will not hesitate to order from NaturOli in the future.
- Heather C., Calhoun, Georgia

Phenomenal Product – Greatest Purchase on the Dollar! I can’t say enough about NaturOli Nuts. You can’t beat the quality and quantity for the price. Not only did I get a NATURAL cleaning product, with 6 bags at no extra cost, I got the most incredible customer service ever! This company’s dedication to informing their customers and providing exceptional service, in addition to fine products have earned them a lifetime customer! Thank you for the personal emails. I really appreciate that in a business. Thank you very much for being a great company we can trust.
- Ruben M., Chicago, Illinois

I am loving the soap nuts I ordered last month. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to justify the extra expense of using something better for my family and for the environment but that is not the case. It’s lots more economical that the detergent and fabric softener I was using. I’m getting at least seven loads by using them in cold water and doing the “tea” method you recommend. They are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Thanks for going the extra mile and hand selecting only the best of the best.
- Melisa G., Rogersville, Alabama

Thank you, thank you. thank you!!! I am running a small soap nut business, and I think you just saved me from making a huge mistake. I was ready to buy what sounded like a great deal. Then I read your article on Ezine and started asking lots of questions. Nobody except your company was even very helpful. The original people in Canada would only send me samples with half down!!! You probably just saved me from owning about $1000 worth of who knows what. That could have been a really big set back for me since I’m just building a good customer base now. NaturOli just got a customer for life. Thanks for being so straightforward and telling it the way it is. I’m so glad I found you!!! xoxoxo
- Tina J., Monterey, California

I was skeptical about soap nuts natural detergent. Green, 100% natural, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, biodegradable, sustainable, and on and on… It simply seemed far too good to be true. Well, I guess I’ll keep an open mind more often – because these are absolutely incredible! I am astonished! This is the coolest thing since sliced bread. I had no idea what true naturally clean, soft and fresh even meant before. Just crawling under the sheets and curling up in bed feels so wonderful! It’s like a whole new world. No more “so-called” green detergents for me. This is the real deal, and I’ll never go back!
- Jonathan Z., San Mateo, California

Finally tried the soapnuts. I did 3 loads right in a row. Was a nice breezy day too, so with hanging out in the sun to dry resulted in VERY fresh smelling and feeling laundry! Soapnuts are definitely going on my next order!
- Kathryn H., Newport, Virginia

I received my soap nuts. I couldn’t wait to use them so I dug up some wash (I have 4 kids) and did 2 loads. The clothes came out very soft. It’s hard to explain what they smelled like – it was almost like just fabric…nothing. No well-water smell! No fragrance!
- Deanna W., Cape Coral, Florida

Finally a detergent that doesn’t smell like one. Soap Nuts??? How’d you ever come up with these? You folks are fantastic! I just had to try them. Whoaaaa!!! No more scratchy and itchy feeling!!!! I feel wonderful!!! What a great addition to your fabulous products! I can’t wait for what you come up with next. Keep it going!!!!
- Joe S., Indianapolis, Indiana

Yesterday I got the package of NaturOli Nuts and other items I ordered. The first thing I did was open the soap nuts and make a batch of soap nuts liquid to use in my dishwasher. That’s my real test of the quality. Lesser quality soap nuts dont clean as well. Let me tell you, the minute I poured the water into the pot on the dried soap nuts I saw suds, something I cannot say for the other companies’ soap nuts I tried. From now on NaturOli Nuts are my first and only choice when I buy soap nuts.
- Lori S., Orlando, Florida

No more sneezing! No more itching! I almost gave up looking for a solution. I’ve loved all your products since my first use, but these soap nuts really iced the cake. I don’t think I knew what clean even smelled like! Everything is so soft! Like better than new. My towels are fluffier and seem to absorb more. I don’t get it, but I sure am loving it! What a fantastic product for you to offer. It just shows me again how much you all care. Forever, your greatest fan!
- Maria H., Bridgeport, Connecticut

My sheets, clothes, towels, EVERYTHING never felt so clean and SO SOFT. I’m amazed. I can tell there’s no lingering chemicals anymore. I love knowing I’m not surrounded by toxins. I feel purified! That may sound weird, but it’s liberating. Since changing to soap nuts, it feels good to crawl under the sheets and get dressed again. I’m following your advise and beginning to change out every chemical cleaner in the house with my own soap nut solutions. It’s so easy! Thanks for being so helpful!
- Cindy M., Cincinnati, Ohio

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There are some critical aspects about using soap nuts in non-traditional forms. By “traditional” I refer to the dried soapberries (aka soap nuts) that are put in a cotton bag and tossed in with your laundry. Recently, soap nut powders and liquids are showing up more and more. Isn’t the race for the next new always amusing? The inherent problem with a “race” however is that speed often leads to errors and mistakes. There are very significant issues to be aware of with both these new forms of soap nuts.

NaturOli is taking very proactive steps to make the use of soap nuts much more affordable plus keep them safe for laundry and many other household cleaners. Right when we are all stretching our dollars as far as possible, while also being concerned about all possible health hazards, NaturOli is taking very responsible consumer oriented measures.

It’s important to note that NaturOli has its roots in proprietary natural skin care formulations, hence our perspective in the detergent and cleanser industry is quite unique. As a signer of the Safety in Cosmetics Compact we are bound by much strict policies. We treat detergents and cleansers with the same care and concern as we do topical and beauty industry formulas. The two big issues here involve economics – and most importantly, health concerns.

Let’s start with the economics:

1) NaturOli does not promote use of soap nuts powder. It’s becoming increasing popular by many sellers, but is – by far – the least economical way to use soap nuts. (Guess some people are deciding not to mention that. Well, at least the math isn’t tough.) The problem is that regardless of how finely one powders the shells, the saponin (the all important active ingredient) is not fully released before it ends up down the drain. Not good. Remember this is a fruit – not a synthetic chemical. Hence we must accept and work with its inherent properties. Compare for yourself: A half-ounce of quality soap nuts used in the traditional method (that’s the average weight of five soap nuts) can do three, four, five or even more loads. A half-ounce of powder (the recommended amount to be effective) does ONE load. Period. That’s it. To worsen the problem, sellers are charging a premium for soap nuts powder. Ouch! If soap nuts powder is what you really feel you must have, NaturOli recommends using a coffee grinder and grinding them yourself to the finest dust possible. Try reducing the suggested half-ounce to a third or quarter-ounce. Depending upon your water hardness and machine type, you may be able to use less. Save the pieces that don’t grind to use traditionally. Our lab is working on some really out-of-the-box ways for utilizing powder – without the huge increase in cost per wash. Soap nuts used traditionally and wisely can be as affordable as any effective chemical detergent. If you desire the convenience of powder, simply be aware that presently the convenience comes at a very steep price.

Now – the far more serious warning:

2) Be extremely cautious of ALL soap nuts liquids. This is scary. Our recent review and analysis of an official MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) that was reluctantly provided by an India/Nepal exporter was absolutely frightening. Apparently, in the big rush to quickly get a soap nuts liquid to market, the exporter used less than eco-friendly extraction processes, plus loaded the solution with the cheapest chemical preservatives they could find. As with most botanical extractions and solutions, a pure soap nut liquid will go rancid within days unless preserved in some fashion. (One seller who must have been in a very big hurry to get a liquid to market stopped selling it within weeks. I have some. Wow. Talk about gross!) Essentially some India and Nepal exporters don’t have the mindset for developing a safe and healthy detergent. (Remember it’s a detergent – not a skin care product.) The precious saponin’s inherent healthy, green characteristics were totally destroyed. Essentially everything good about the soap nut was undone. The MDSS read like it was arsenic! I was shocked! It should have a biohazard label on it. IMPORTANT NOTE: This does NOT need to be disclosed to the consumer. A seller can simply label a product with saponin extract and be on safe legal ground. One more time in other words: There are no laws requiring companies to tell you this. Be aware that there’s no FDA requirement of full disclosure for detergents & cleansers. To worsen the problem, you can bet that many soap nuts liquids will be produced, bottled and labeled in India and Nepal. It’s by far the cheapest way to produce it. So PLEASE don’t expect the label to tell you all this. As usual it will only tell you what you want to hear. So, Caveat Emptor! (Buyer beware!) Look for full and complete disclosure of ALL ingredients. Not only are we talking money, but also we are talking about our health. Although saponin is naturally anti-fungal and anti-microbial, once liquefied it will very quickly become rancid and then pose serious health risks. A common sense approach to use of well tested, high quality semi-natural and safe chemical preservatives will be required to extend the shelf life to our required two years. Citric acid simply won’t do the job. If you want to be 100% natural and remain safe from serious fungal and other infectious diseases stay with the traditional methods of usage for now.

(Although this is not the topic of this article, on the note of shelf life: Never expect a TRULY genuine, “natural skin care” or cosmetic product to last two years. Formulas designed for topical application that ultimately will enter your bloodstream, should be used within six months for maximum benefit and effectiveness. Discard after one year.)

NaturOli will only produce our own soap nuts liquids and many other household cleaning solutions in our US lab. Our extracts and MSDS will be safe and benign, yet the wonderful properties and characteristics of the soap nut will be preserved. For your protection and to extend the shelf life as discussed we will use no preservatives rated higher than a three-to-five on the Safety in Cosmetics zero-to-ten rating scale. We feel this is a good compromise since these are not topically applied skin care products or cosmetics. Note that many popular “so-called” healthy, all-natural cosmetics have ratings in the eight-to-ten range. Although not required for detergents and household cleaners, we will act in the spirit of a signer of Skin Deep’s Safety in Cosmetics Compact. All our soap nut formulations (be for personal care or household use) will be very low in rating – as our award winning skin washes and creams already are. There is no rating system for detergents and cleansers, but we can calculate what they would be. Hopefully someday there will be one.

Guess we all can soon stop spending money on rubber gloves – IF we simply be patient and use good judgment.

Good luck, be wise and live green.