Can I be real with you for just a moment?
The whole “going green” thing really hasn’t hit the southeast the way that it has in other parts of the country. And I know that I’m not the only one who thinks this because I had a very interesting conversation about this with The Smart Mama and LA Blogger Gal as well as the Michelin Man while at BlogHer. And no, not the white, look like a tire Michelin Man, just a man, a very nice man, representing the company since they were a sponsor of the event.
When I was in San Francisco, it was obvious that everyone was making an attempt to go green and here? It’s not been too terribly long since they just introduced reusable grocery bags at the store that are in a prominent place, and maybe I’m just not going to the store at the right time, but I don’t see many people using them.
We’re a little slow in the south, what can I say.
However, while I was at BlogHer, I was given a sample of soapnuts to try. They explained the whole “organic, good for the earth” thing to me, but honestly? If you’re not in tune with that, then that won’t sell me on something. But I took a sample of the soapnuts and oil, shoved it down in my bag and went about my merry way, tracking down and attacking the Redneck Mommy shortly there after… the soapnuts, a distant memory.
That is until I got home and dumped all my SWAG and samples on the floor. I promplty divided everything into piles… basically who it would be distributed to and called it a day.
Two weeks later, I went to do laundry and I had no detergent.
Being lazy, I didn’t want to go to the store, but remembered the soapnuts that I had in my SWAG bag. I figured it wouldn’t hurt and the worst thing that would happen would be that I would have to run to the store to get detergent, which, I would’ve had to do anyway, if I didn’t have the soap nuts.
I followed the instructions on the pack. Place 4 soapnuts in the pouch, add a few drops of essentail oil and toss in with your laundry.
That simple?
Yes.
And when my clothes were done? They were clean and they smelled great.
I used my sample pack of soapnuts, enough for 8 loads and when I realized that I was almost out, I went to their website and ordered more.
They were here lightening fast. I was overly impressed.
So, do you want to know what soap nuts are?
Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal. The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash.
We currently have the Energy and Baby Powder oils that we use and love them both. I’ve got a few extra bags to use for when I am doing multiple loads and I accidentally throw one in the dryer.
I have to admit, every time that I do a load of laundry, I do think about how I am helping the environment and it makes me feel a little better.
I highly recommend soapnuts, and the cost? It’s not that much different than what I have to pay for the dye free detergent that I was using and the kids think it’s awesome. So much that they like to put the laundry in!
Now…
the best part about this review is that Laundry Tree has graciously offered TWO of my readers a SoapNuts Starter pack. From LaundryTree.com:
This starter pack contains everything you’ll to wash nearly 40 loads of laundry with SoapNuts, (plus a few things that you don’t NEED but are really nice to have). You’ll get one 100 gram bag of SoapNuts, one 1 ounce bottle of the scent of your choice, and one extra washbag. We’ll also toss in an extra sample bag for you to share with a friend!
Want to know how to win?
Easy peasy…
Simply visit the Laundry Tree website and tell me what oil you would choose to do your laundry. Leave your response in the comment section below and you’ll be entered to win! That simple.
You don’t have to have a blog to enter, just dirty laundry. 
Contest ends at midnight on Friday, October 3rd and the winner will be announced by Monday, October 6th.
Now… get to it! Go check out Laundry Tree. You’ll love it, not only because it’s cool, but because you’re doing something for the environment too!
Congratulations to Arika and Imelda! I’ll be contacting you soon for details!
 Annabelle@Christian Momma Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 7:01 am |
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I’ve heard of these and they’ve never really struck me as something I would use. I guess the green thing hasn’t hit so much here in OH either! But, hey, you are giving some away, I might as well toss my “hat” in the mix! Annabelle@Christian Momma’s last blog post..Comparisons |
 Gidget Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 7:09 am |
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I’d take Sweet Orange or Ocean Breeze. mmmm. sounds lovely. and the whole soapnuts thing sounds very intriguing! |
 Erin Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 7:12 am |
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I have never heard of this product, but it sounds very interesting! I’m not sure that I would buy it unless I tried it first. I would have to go with Ocean Breeze! It just sounds like it would smell so fresh and clean! Ahhh. |
 Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 9:15 am |
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This sounds fascinating — I’d love to try it out! The Lavender would be awesome if I had a girly house, but no… guess I’d have to go with the Energy blend, which also sounds great. Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list’s last blog post..I’m So Excited, and I Just Can’t Hide It |
 Cathy | Mommy Motivation Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am |
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Well, I like Citrus breeze for the fact that it covers odors really well, but I loooooove the scent of lavender. So it would be a tough choice. Should I ask hubby? Nah, then I wouldn’t get my lavender. And this is so timely - I just put my last 2 loads of laundry back in the laundry pile as they smell aweful! That phosphate free stuff - I don’t think it works! |
 Jennifer Taggart Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 10:30 am |
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Don’t enter me in the contest because I’m already hooked - but I love soap nuts!!! I use them in my front load washing machine - and they work great. Making the liquid soap is also fabulous. Jennifer Taggart’s last blog post..CRAFT: Do It Yourself, Homemade Playdough |
 Cindi Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 5:37 pm |
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Hello! I have read many good things about this product. I find it so interesting! Your results sound fantastic. The scent I would enjoy is the “Lavender Essential Oil!” Please enter me in your delightful giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi |
 Erin Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 7:10 pm |
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I have never heard of these and I’m totally intrigued! I think I’d have to go with Baby Powder or Lavender. Erin’s last blog post..This is such a sin. |
 Ginny Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 7:31 am |
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I would pick the Citrus Mist. I’ve been wanting to try these for awhile, they seem great! Ginny’s last blog post..Movie Review ~ The Women 2008 |
 Mommy Instincts Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 8:03 am |
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I think I would want to try the Ocean Breeze Scent. Thanks for this giveaway, I currently use Charlie’s, but am willing to try anything that is great for the environment! Jen Mommy Instincts’s last blog post..Blog Action Day 2008 : Poverty |
 jenn Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 10:21 am |
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oh definitely the lavender! then i’d probably get citrus or lemon for the boys - they have a thing about smelling girly :O) jenn’s last blog post..a little ‘Goody’ |
 Saph @ Walk With Me Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 12:14 pm |
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I would love to try Plumeria or Ocean Breeze. Saph @ Walk With Me’s last blog post..Go See Fireproof |
 Imelda Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 12:49 pm |
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I just saw these on youdata.com advertising and was very intrigued. I would love to try lemon oil. Oh I hope I win. THis could make my week |
 Andrea Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 12:51 pm |
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Hey Heather:) You are too funny…when you were talking about “soap nuts” I thought you were referring to a snack. I thought “gee, what a weird name for organic nuts” HAHAHAHA…a little slow on the uptake today, I guess! I would have to pick the baby powder scent due to the following: Andrea’s last blog post..Protective Parenting 101 |
 candy Posted: Sep 30th, 2008 at 7:50 pm |
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I’d probably choose citrus mist, although I am weirded out that it would be used in laundry… I have to get some of these and try them, even if I don’t win it. LOL |
 tabitha Posted: Oct 1st, 2008 at 8:29 am |
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I would like lavender but I don’t think my husband would want to go to work smelling like a girl so instead I would choose Sweet Orange because he likes the smell of oranges. At least that what he tells me when he leaves the orange peels out instead of throwing them away. tabitha’s last blog post..A Hospital Taking Steps To Be Green |
 Tiffany Posted: Oct 1st, 2008 at 1:15 pm |
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The sweet orange sounds good to me. Love the idea of soap nuts. Tiffany’s last blog post..An Interview With Jane Neslen |
 Arika Posted: Oct 1st, 2008 at 1:21 pm |
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I have entirely too much laundry so I would be doing the environment a HUGE favor by using Soap Nuts. I’d love the Baby Power or Ocean Breeze oil. Thanks for the contest Heather and Laundry Tree. Arika’s last blog post..I Love My Hubby Meme |
 SusuToYou Posted: Oct 1st, 2008 at 3:26 pm |
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What an interesting concept and a great idea. I would like to try the Energy scent. Hey - maybe it would give my laundry the incentive it needs to DO ITSELF! SusuToYou’s last blog post..I am NOT a Mommy-Blogger. I’m not even a MOMMY! |
 Heather Posted: Oct 4th, 2008 at 3:42 pm |
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Congratulations!!! You’re the winner of the soapnuts starter pack! Please email me your mailing address! Is lemon oil still the scent you want? Heather |
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Heather Posted: Oct 4th, 2008 at 3:43 pm |
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Arika: Congratulations! You’re one of the winners in the Laundry Tree giveaway! Would you like Ocean Breeze (I got that one today and I like it!) or Baby Powder (I have that one and love it too!) Send me your mailing address and I’ll get your information to Lisa so she can ship! Heather |
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Heather Posted: Oct 4th, 2008 at 3:44 pm |
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Erin: Unfortunatly, you didn’t win the starter pack, but I do have an extra sample that was sent to me with my order and I’d like to send that to you. Would you please send me your mailing address? thanks |
 Katy Posted: Oct 6th, 2008 at 5:55 pm |
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I love that you love them!! I haven’t yet used them since I still had two bottles of laundry detergent left. I think about them ever time I do laundry though (and I’m counting down the loads until I finish this last bottle). I will say, I loved them so much I contacted them for a giveaway on ConstantChatter (we’ll be doing 30+ days of giveaways starting shortly). Katy’s last blog post..I Hate Feeling Groggy Like This |
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 Soap Nuts Laundry Detergent Posted: Nov 5th, 2008 at 9:55 pm |
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Soap nuts are the best laundry detergent I have used. And they save the environment as well. Win-win situation. |
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