Testimonials - share your soap nuts experiences
Loving soap nuts!!!! Ordered some more the other day(don't want to run out since we do so many loads of baby stuff). Also got some for my sisters baby shower present. I love the gift packs you do with the essential oil, just perfect for giving away.... I think she will be as hooked as I am!!!!
Veronica Kloeten, Auckland, 15 February 2012
I currently use these soapnuts to wash my sons cloth nappies and they have been wonderful. Perfectly clean nappies every time and no chemical build up which will remove the need for strip washing- a real time saver!
Heidi Lauper Keller, Christchurch, 20 January 2012
Thank you for my order, The soapnuts are fabulous!! My sons eczema has disappeared and we save water by not having to do a rinse cycle, and whats more my cloth nappies are sparkling clean and white :) I am a very happy customer.
Sarah Cannon, Auckland, 19 January 2012
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Minty Hunter, Carterton, 18 January 2012
I am very pleased with my purchase of two bags of soap nuts, as they wash the clothes really well. I also purchased some seeds so that I am able to grow the trees. I will certainly recommend your products to my family and friends.
Annmaree Beever, Auckland, 07 January 2012
I must say, Soap Nuts are pretty much the only thing I can wash my sons clothes in, his skin reacts to everything else.....plus we LOVE the Frangipani oil smell!!! Thank you The SoapNut Shop :)
Emma Cairns, Tauranga, 26 December 2011
The order arrived promptly which is always a bonus because sometimes I don't realise just how little is left in the bag and need the nuts asap.
This time I bought the Christmas package as a gift for my daughter who is absolutely sold on them so that was a great offer.
For myself I bought the 'left-overs' and quite honestly can't see any difference in the quality of the washing except that I have to put a bit more in the bag so they probably won't last as long.
All in all I am delighted with the products and have not only my daughter using them but a friend as well. Every chance I get when women get together and discuss such mundane things as laundry I advertise
soap nuts.....
Maureen Kathan, Tauranga, 20 December 2011
I love your soapnuts, and the essential oil I have purchased from you. I might try the seed next time!!!
Kathleen Robertson, Alexandra, 20 December 2011
I've just ordered my second lot of soap nuts and we are loving them. I also bought your oxygen bleach which is truly fabulous! I have experienced itchy sore hands whenever I have used napisan and the like - but with your product my hands are absolutely fine, and the clothes are beautifully clean.
It did take a little getting used to our clothes not smelling like they used to when they came out of the washing machine, but it really doesn't matter as long as they are clean. We sometimes add a drop or two of lime essential oil to the wash.
We will definitely be back for more in the future.
Thank you!
Leah Maxwell, Wellington, 17 November 2011
I was most impressed with the speed in which my order was processed. Your prompt communication acknowledging the receipt of my order, followed soon after by the acknowledgement of my credit card details was also appreciated.
My husband and I live on a lifestyle block and so have to provide our own water supply. Therefore, the water savings through using SoapNuts is an attractive benefit. I am also happy with the product itself.
Barbara Townsend, Wanganui, 29 October 2011
I've just used SoapNuts for the first time. I was prepared for a compromise: less clean laundry in favour of a cleaner environment. Fair enough: something for something ... I am honestly super-impressed: those little dry shells really work! And stains I'd given up on are gone!! Count me amongst the soapnut nuts :)
Anne-Marie Mathiesen, Tauranga, 26 October 2011
I am happy with my purchases. I have used soap nuts before, I like your marketing and service. We live in a rural area, our washing machine waste water is reticulated thru our garden, so its extra good to have a natural product.
Kay Ngaire Smith, Whitianga, 20 October 2011
Yes, I am very happy with the soapnuts and the bleach!
I use the soapnuts (as nuts,sachets or powder) since a few years now. Its great,you only need so little ,cheap,no pollution,no unwanted perfumes or smells.Just fresh and easy!
The bleach I tried since a few months now is great too. I cleaned my doors and walls and floors with it (kitchen and bathroom) and was so happy with the sparkling result!!!
So thank you very much for your products!
Ellen Urselmann, Motueka, 06 October 2011
Yes I am enjoying my soap nuts. I recently did a project on them as part of a sustainability course, and it was very interesting learning about their many benefits. So far I have only been doing laundry with them, but I will branch out soon and see what other cleaning I can get done too.
Great little nuts!
Sheree Sanchez, Christchurch, 28 September 2011
This first purchase of ours was a 250g bag and I've been really enjoying our low-cost, scent-free, beautifully clean laundry. It's taken us a bit of getting used to the change of habits, but we're in the swing of it now, and will definitely be ordering a 1kg bag next time. Our children both suffer from eczema, and I believe their irritation is observably less.
Interestingly, the first batch of home-made liquid I prepared boiled over, which I was alerted to by the not-unpleasant smell as it spread out over our ceramic stovetop. However, when mopping up my mistake, I discovered that hot soapnut liquid proved to be an excellent cleaner for the stovetop! I've been trying it out on all sorts of household surfaces since then, and have been pleased by the results. It's certainly a challenge, though, to change one's mind-set away from the habit of thinking "If there are no suds, it's not getting it clean."
Thanks for supplying this great product at such excellent value. I've been recommending soapnuts to all my friends and workmates.
Truis Ormsby-Martin, Wellington, 22 September 2011
I am really enjoying my soapnut order. Ive been making alot of the liquid to share with people and i am very pleased with the results and have just placed another order that i am sharing with some friends. I took them to my naturopath for her to test them on me as i have sensitive skin and the only product (including all natural detergents) that i have been able to use is persil sensitive. I tested up good for them (and also the whitening powder) so she is very excited and said she was going to buy them as soon as she got home. Thanks for all the helpful info on your website as well :)
Nikki Brown, Waitomo, 17 September 2011
I bought a 1kg bag of soapnuts a year or more ago - we are a family of 6 who do a lot of washing (incl 1 in full time cloth nappies) - my bag is still not empty and we LOVE soapnuts!! So glad I tried them, now I recommend them to friends (and I recommend them to people who buy cloth nappies from my shop Little Chalmers too!) Brilliant product!
Rachel Harwood, Dunedin, 07 September 2011
I just bought my second bag! I love them! Thanks for introducing me to something new and wonderful!
Gail Gerrard, 23 August 2011
Love the soapnut powder for the washing and as mentioned tried washing my hair with it. Felt funny no lather but the results are great. Your hair is very shiny and smooth. Used to wash hair everyday but now every second day as my hair is not limp at the end of the day. Great products, Thanks.
Faye Nicoll, Herbology Ltd, Tauranga, 15 August 2011
The Soapnuts and Bleach came dellivered to the mailbox :) The bleach I found another use for, I sprinkle it in the concrete thats turned black and the rain dus the cleaning for me :)
A bit like wet and forget I suppose but cheaper. Thanks again
Hanna Klos, Huapai, 19 July 2011
I've just finished the trial pack of soapnut sachets and I'm really thrilled. Mud from school shorts, food spills, everything has been cleaned really well and I prefer that there's no lingering after scent.
I'm definitely a fan of soaputs. Thank you!
Hannah Haiu, Auckland, 26 June 2011
Have mixed 3/4 teaspoon of soapnut powder with warm water in an old shampoo bottle to make my own shampoo, tasted disgusting when it ran into my mouth but here's the thing - I thought I have really greasy hair or something since I needed to wash it every day with ordinary shampoos.
With the soapnut shampoo my hair feels really strong and looks beautiful AND I haven't washed it for 4 days and it still doesn't look greasy!!!
All hands up for this stuff, it's brilliant!!!!
Claudia Marie, Blenheim, 17 June 2011
I absolutely love my liquid soapnut. I still have the soapnut fruit to play with but at the moment I am trying to find more things to clean with! I cannot wait to make my own shampoo and shower gels. Will keep you folks updated on Facebook.
Sandra Devi, Auckland, 01 June 2011
As always, totally rapt with the soapnuts and the service - thanks heaps :)
Sharon Whillis, Christchurch, 27 May 2011
I just love using soapnuts. I use them in the washing machine with boron and baking soda, such clean fresh clothes. I love the soapnuts (don't buy any commercial washing machine products and use them in the dishwasher and make my own dishwashing detergent. My bio cycle septic system loves me for using them too... I also like being able to buy the essential oils at such competetive prices.
M. Mitchell, Waipu, 26 May 2011
I LOVE the soap nuts!! Who would have thought nuts could wash your clothes, and so well? Very happy with them:) Thank you!!!
Maria Dorssers, Kihikihi, 23 May 2011
I just wanted to say how great the soapnut shells are. And I also got 5 of the Saponaria tree seeds so I could grow my own, and I had all 5 seeds germinate and all 5 trees look great-
Thanks for the great products and seeds
Bridget Shapiro, Red Beach, 13 March 2011
Your soapnuts ROCK. We love how clean they get our clothes without detergent or icky scents, and we especially love how cheap they are.
Tommynomad, Auckland, 12 February 2011
These are the most fantastic find - I cannot believe the improvement in the quality of our washing, stains disappear, white becomes white and the clothes just feel magnificent.
Barbara Crompton-Smith, Auckland, 31 October 2010
I cant beleive how effective these nuts are! Especially in the dishwasher with a vinegar rinse aid, amazing! we were not sure at first, but have been totally blown away! thanks soap nut shop!
Zuzanna Thornton, Queenstown, 20 September 2010
Had a jersey with an old stain i couldnt shift, so soaked in the Oxygen Bleach and it worked a treat, great product! and i used the soap nuts all the time for my washing. Also tried the soap nuts in our dishwasher today with great results and I love how they go in the compost bin afterwards
Victoria Williams, 08 September 2010
A recent spring clean of the house, I decided to try the Oxygen Bleach on the walls of the bathroom. We have an Initial style home with wooded walls and over time they tend to get a little worse for wear with mildew etc. The Oxygen Bleach was brilliant! I just made up the normal cleaning mix and wiped the walls with a cloth, instant results, one wipe with the cloth and the mildew was gone! Very impressive!
Richard McBride, Waitakere, 07 September 2010
Yip got some off those too. exellent product. very happy with first washes, bright white all natural. better then supermarketstuff i find :o
Magdalena Bernhard, Tauranga, 22 May 2010
I have just tried these fabulous little nuts for the first time in my wash and OMG! they are fantastic. I am really, really impressed. Way to go, I am now a big fan. Brilliant!
Pip Brook, Matamata, 06 February 2010
I have decided I'm never going back to my previous laundry detergent, thank you.
G. Webb, Dunedin, 23 January 2010
What crazy things these soap nuts are. I am surprised at how well they work. They have been perfect for my daughter who seems to have every allergy you can imagine. They don't get out the grass stains from my kids clothes, but then what laundry powder does.I am a fan!
Laurie Kay, Dunedin, 18 February 2009
We use the soapnuts for all our laundry and cleaning and also instead of liquid handsoap.I find it leaves surfaces shiny and sparkling clean and its great knowing that i'm not using chemicals-especially as my daughters getting to the age where shes attempting to lick everything she comes in contact with!!!!
We find as a handsoap its brilliant-even cleaning up my husbands hands after a days work as a spray painter (and believe me his hands get pretty grubby!!) better than the store bought liquid soap that we used to get.
It leaves your hands softer too and I used to get dry cracked hands but not anymore!! Just one thing we have found though,it lathers up much better if you put it on dry hands rather than wetting them first. I havent tried it as a shampoo yet but plan to as soon as my current shampoo runs out.
Catriona, Wellington, 26 September 2008
I was amazed at the product in use, my washing feels soft and clean without using chemicals. can't wait to make the shampoo.
Angela H, Otahuhu, 4 September 2008
In Auckland city, we pay a lot for water, $5 a cubic metre to get it in and to get it taken away again. Since I have been using my sample of soap nuts and don't rinse any more, we have saved about $100. We have been doing other things to save water also but I am happy to save money. I also tested the effectiveness by smelling my husband's sports socks after a wash with no rinse, no smell. I can't believe it. Well done you.
Beverly Clark, Epsom, Auckland City, 21 August 2008
We have a front loader & with normal washing powder/liquid it's recommended you put them through on an extra rinse cycle. With soapnuts this isn't necessary, they still come out just as clean except on really rare occasions, but we're using less water, they get through the wash quicker & I no longer worry about chemicals against my baby's skin. Personally I think anyone using cloth nappies should try soapnuts!
M Waught, Napier, 9 Aug 2008
Great item love it and the washing smells great. Would highly recommend and will be buying again. Thanks.
K Banks, Tauranga, July 2008
Friendly communication, product arrived promptly, was really well packaged and come with lots of helpful advice.
Andrea, Porirua, 30 April 2008
I'm a bit of a greenie, and I'm a bit tight fisted so this product covered both of those points. I have used the soap nuts and am impressed and I can't wait to make the liquid. This is an excellent purchase and also included helpful information and I would highly recommend them.
Fiona, Warkworth, 16 July 2008
Really love the soapnuts, feels lovely on the skin. A lot of fun to wash with.
Celia, North Shore, 1 April 2008
Great service, friendly communication and prompt delivery. Would recommend to all.
John, Christchurch City, 7 May 2008
Great item love it and the washing smells great. Would highly recommend and will be buying again. Thanks.
M Waught, Napier, 9 August 2008
I love your soapnuts, they really work! My hair feels so soft and no more nasty chemicals. Thank you for taking the initative and bringing these to New Zealand! Keep up the great work.
Celia Anderson, Invercargill, 17 May 2008
Lovely person to deal with, brillant products. Will buy more soon and recommend to family and friend :o)
Sarah, Auckland City, 4 June 2008
Goods arrive extremely fast and we are very happy with the product. Thanks!
Kerry Franks, Birkdale, 10 July 2008
Tks so much. I love them! I would definitely like to purchase again!
E, Auckland, 14 June 2008
