Greenfrog BotanicNatural Laundry Soapnuts, 500g, for Sensitive Skin, 160+ washes, Hypoallergenic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Natural, Chemical free, Compostable, Vegan, Cruelty Free

These are just as good as another brand I have tried in the past. The thing with 'soap nuts' that some disappointed people don't know is that it's not the nuts themselves that contain the soapy substance but the shells. So yes it's a misnomer and can be misleading. With new things like this, it's good to do a bit of research of what it actually is so you know what to expect.These come in a brown paper bag inside a fabric bag and there's one small drawstring pouch bag included for putting them in the machine with your clothes.I recommend them. They're not a miracle cure for stains and I haven't used them for extremely soiled things like dirty field sport clothing but they do the job I need them to do.I do add a few drops of essential oils that I like into the fabric conditioner inlet of the machine just because I like the laundry to smell nice. But the times I've washed without the oils, the clothes come out smelling neutral and clean. You could use the usual commercial chemical conditioners with these too if you were so inclined.Whether someone is going to like the results of soap 'nuts' or not seems to be down to (a) their understanding of the actual product and (b) what products they're replacing them with. If you go from intense heavy chemical products to something purely natural like these, there's going to be a huge difference, and maybe not in the way you like. On the other hand, they're not very expensive so if you're curious, I encourage you to give them a go.

These are amazing.They make the washing feel so fresh without that horrible chemical smell that you get from other products.Ideal for my allergies too.So pleased that l have them.Will definitely be buying again.

Love these soap nuts. No longer use powder. Less plastic in the future for us as a family. Cleans washing machine clothes , cups endless washing and cleaning products and natural.

Having used another brand and being unable to get hold of it this time, I decided to try these. So far so good - they are a little sticky but that's maybe because they are in a plastic bag (naughty manufacturer using plastic bags for an eco friendly product!) inside the calio bag. The stickiness in fact indicates to me that they probably lather easier than very dry ones. Slight sour smell but no trace of this after use. I pop into the little calico bag and use a few drops of lemon essential oil on the bag before popping into the wash. I also use white vinegar with a few drops of essential oil as a fabric conditioner, and this leaves my laundry extremely soft, plus no stinky washing powder residue to build up in machine!! I pop used soapnuts in a jar after a few uses, then boil up with water in a saucepan for a few minutes and strain off the liquid into bottles for handwashing or even light household cleaning! Then they get scattered on the garden to compost into the soil. Love them!! Spending about £30 in White Vinegar, soapnuts & essential oil lasts me about 8 months based on 4-5 washes per week. For traditional Fairy Washing Liquid and Fabric Conditioner I would spend an average of £12 a month, so £96 for same time period. Win Win!! Plus can change scent by using different oils :)

I suffer badly from scents chemicals purfume etc...I have tried a lot of products that state they havent got anything in but still made me itch/irritableThis product is not the best of smells when getting out of the bag but nothing harshonce washed no scent no crawling up the walls with itching skin and no nasty smells it cleans ok as far as I'm concerned and would def recommend the best I have found so far hopefully this stays this way as some products I have used in the past they seem to want to change the ingredients without mentioning and I end up suffering so please keep as it is

I like these, I like the idea behind using them, but I am finding that my machine is left smelling bad to the point where I'm now adding Calgon into every wash to no avail, and using washing machine cleaner more frequently. Therefore, having bought them for the purpose of not putting harsh chemicals into the water supply, I don't think they're that great, and I'll be going back to ecover. If the machine is left smelling of dirty clothes, I'm not sure how clean the wash has actually got them.

I haven't need new washing powder for ages. It's great you can use the same shells 2 or 3 times. Comes with little cloth bag to put the nuts in but be warned, it you ties too loosely they can escape & you find them in the rim of the machine by the door! For days when I want scent I drop some essential oils onto the cloth bag.For conditioner I used home made mandarin vinegar which is watered down to about half vinegar half water. That helps soften the clothes.Happy with product overall!

Love these to bits but they are not a stand alone product.Washing wise: they need something to give them an extra kick. I find that if I use them on exercise clothing continually, I need to give them a wash with something less natural to get the stank out. Essential oils or natural foaming agents are good to supplement.Skin cleansing: while they do the trick, they will leave sensitive skin dry as Ghandi's flip flops. Add veggie glycerine and a drop of oil.Everything else: Cracking.