What in the world are soapnuts? I asked myself this question last June when I stumbled upon Laundry Tree while looking for a homemade laundry detergent recipe. Turns out this 100% all natural Himilayan dried fruit (it’s actually not a nut) is an excellent alternative to traditional laundry detergents. And after six months of using soapnuts, I totally agree– they do work for every day laundry duty. (Note: for heavily soiled clothes, I add in Oxi Clean to give it a boost).
Soapnuts are great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis. They’re totally biodegradeable, which means they are better for the environment than regular detergent. Also, they’re antimicrobial, so they’re even good for septic systems. So are you ready to try Laundry Tree soapnuts?
Laundry Tree is giving five Family Sponge readers SoapNut Starter Kits. Each kit contains enough soapnuts and fragrance to wash nearly 40 loads of laundry with SoapNuts.
How soap nuts works
Put 3-5 soapnuts in the drawstring bag that’s included with your Laundry Tree SoapNut Starter kit. Tie it closed and place in your washer with your dirty clothes. Turn on the washer and let run the entire cycle. That’s it! It’s shocking how simple it is, but that’s why I love it. Your clothes will come out clean and chemical-free. If you prefer them to have a scent, you can add a few drops of essential oil to the bag and run it through the wash.
Why we love Laundry Tree…
Laundry Tree began in the laundry aisle of the grocery store while searching for a safe laundry detergent that wasn’t outrageously priced. After trying product after product, they found soapnuts and they fell in love. The business is run by really great people who are committed to fair and ethical business practices.
Enter the giveaway now!
Laundry Tree is giving five Family Sponge readers SoapNut Starter Kits. Here is what you have to do to qualify for this awesome giveaway:
1: VISIT Laundry Tree.
2: LIKE Family Sponge on Facebook.
SUBMIT: After you complete these two steps, please comment below this post and share why you want to win Laundry Tree soapnuts. This is how you will be entered in the giveaway.
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BONUS ENTRY SHARE this giveaway on your own Facebook wall. Leave an additional cmment below letting us know.
BONUS ENTRY SUBSCRIBE to the Family Sponge Newsletter. Leave an additional cmment below letting us know.
* This giveaway ends Dec 19, 2012 at 11:59pm PST.
** Laundry Tree is also giving Family Sponge readers 25% off between December 12 – December 18. Use coupon code PLAYGROUND when ordering online. Also, orders over $39 ship free (no coupon code necessary).
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Ooo…I’ve always wanted to try these.
Tried to share and got an error message on Facebook. I will try again. That happened to me yesterday when I tried to share the Land of Nod giveaway on Facebook. I have been sharing the giveaways but not posting that I did as part of my comment.
I have sensitive skin and a toddler and baby and that is why I would like to win this giveaway.
Hi Sandy. I’m sorry it isn’t working well. I’ll look into it. Until then, feel free to just share the url link on Facebook manually. Sorry for the hassle— and good luck winning! I love these soapnuts.
http://familysponge.com/shop/giveaway-soapnuts/
No hassle. If you check my Facebook wall, you will see multiple share posts for the other giveaways because I wanted to be sure I got it right. I was able to share the link using an option to share from my phone instead of the direct link in the bonus entry sentence. Thanks!
Visited Laundry Tree- hope I can give these a try!
I have been looking at the many thing’s you have been posting, with all the product information and simple hint’s of inexpensive way’s of doing many creative thing’s. I love it any I am also encouraged to change my way’s in many area’s of daily living!
I would love to try this product!! I have done all the requirements!! I have been looking for a safer products and I found yours!!
Visited Laundry Tree– hoping to win a sample pack!!
I might just have to get a pack anyways!!
Shared on my FB wall!
I have never heard of them before and the products are intriguing!
I have never heard of these! I have sensitive skin and am always looking for alternatives that are free of chemicals, dyes, perfumes, etc. I would love to try them out by winning one of the starter kits!
I love natural products, my family and I are sensitive to soaps and artificial scents. I would love to win this product and especially since I am almost out of laundry detergent!. I am also going to share on my wall for a bonus entry.
Thanks and hope I win.
Love that there are non-toxic options!!
What an interesting product. I’ve been trying to use more natural cleaning products.
I want to try these, I have heard of them before, but have never given them a try.
I’ve heard they can be used on cloth diapers and would love to try them.
Shared on Fb
Completely intrigued…shared on my wall and pages are liked. I’ve previously subscribed. thanks!
I’d love to try this! I’m a huge Tide person, as I have never found anything that works better? I have tried other natural laundry soaps and they just didn’t get our clothes clean enough. It’d be great to find a natural product that works!
Shared on my “wall”. I wonder how many of my friends have tried this? Guess we’ll see?
I would love to find an inexpensive way of cleaning laundry that will won’t aggravate my skin issues.
I shared on my Facebook page.
I subscribed to the newsletter.
Natural products appeal to me. My son sometimes has ezcema outbreaks. Sounds very interesting.
Oh my goodness, I heard something about a nut that could be used instead of laundry detergent, but I never looked into it! I’ve been trying to decrease the amount of chemicals that my family comes into contact with and Soapnuts would be a great way to do that!
Thank you so much for the Laundry Tree coupon code! I was about to place an order and happened to jump over to their facebook page where I saw your site mentioned. So here I am…and you just saved me $10. You made my night!
Always looking for ways to be a more green household and leave a smaller footprint. Love the idea of this product and would like to try it!
I am interested in the wool dryer balls, those will keep the static away AND my children won’t breakout in eczema. It is difficult to find things to use when my family and I have super sensitive skin.
I’ve never heard of such a thing! How cool!
Im very interested!! Sounds so cool and cuts down on wastefullness. I have asthma and skin problems and this would be a wonderful win for me!!! Bless you all!
I forgot to mention that I visited all places and signed up for email with lindybee not the one on fb and I shared too!
I have been trying to find the best chemical free detergent for my baby
That is really neat!
Would love to try these
Wow! This is great! Would love to try them! Thanks for sharing all these great new products.
Shared! (always happy to)
and am Subscribed to your Newsletter!
Ive been searching for the perfect detergent , I don’t like using such hard chemicals , I would love to give these a shot !
All natural! Would love to try
I learned about soap nuts a few weeks ago and would love to try them. I am trying to be more environmentally aware.
I subscribed to the newsletter.
Hello! With baby steps I am starting a revolution at my house. Homemade goats milk soap. Homemade deodorant. As I continue to scour the internet for ideas, your website poppped up! Soo cool! So- I continue looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle, all new ideas are processed and explored. I totally believe God has given us everything we need for daily life through nature so I’d LOVE to try Soap Nuts for my family’s laundry! Thanks for your website! Looking forward to exploring it some more!
shared on FB AND subscribed to newsletter!
I subscribe.
I have really been wanting to try these. I would use them with lavender or lemongrass essential oil
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Would love to try these!