To Make Soap nuts Liquid:
Boil approximately 12-15 whole soap nuts with 6 cups of water for 30 minutes. When it is boiled down, you will have about 4c. of liquid left. Add extra water, if needed, to keep it at that amount. When cooled, remove the soap nuts, and pour it into an airtight plastic or glass jar. It...
The photo above is what hunting gear looks like when you turn off all of the lights and shine a UV flashlight on it. Notice the "glow"! This garment had been previously washed in a detergent that contained Optical Brighteners! Want to know how we removed them so the entire garment looked dark afterward? Well, here's what happened:
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What Is A Soap Nut?
A soap nut contains saponin, i.e., a naturally occurring alternative to commercially made soap. There are plenty of natural plants that contain this ingredient, but few contain sufficient quantities of it to make harvesting worthwhile. This nut is the exception.
Soap nuts might be new to you but they’ve have been a staple in South Asian...
Whether you're a laundry novice or a professional (a.k.a. Mom), here are the basics to help you brush up on your skills in the laundry room. This informative resource will help you solve just about every laundry mystery . . . except for where the missing socks are.
Sorting Your Laundry
Start by reading the care labels on your clothes.
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