Going green is the need of the day today, but there are many reasons that hold us from using green products, i.e. unavailability, inefficiency and pricing. But what about a product like soap nut that is natural, highly effective, convenient to use and reasonably priced. Soap nuts are the perfect replacement for commercial detergent. Read on to know more.
Going green has become a buzzword today. Yet ask yourself how many products you actually use that are truly 'green products'. The answer may not be satisfactory. The fact is that there are still not many viable alternatives for manufactured products, both in terms of effectiveness and in terms of cost. Where we are trying to take an initiative, there are bound to be many compromises. However, at times it is none of these reasons but plain ignorance, or unawareness or distrust in the efficacy of natural products. We are so used to using our regular manufactured products that the idea never occurs to us that there might be an alternative. It can make a huge difference though.
Let's talk about a product that you know very well, that you use almost on a daily basis. If plastic is the biggest culprit for land pollution then what is one of the biggest culprits for water pollution? Yes, we are talking about your detergent. Is there really a green product that can replace the detergent? The answer is yes. This natural green detergent is the soap nut. It is a small, round fruit that grows on trees, the pulp of which produces lather on rubbing with water like soap, which cleans anything you wash with it. Soap growing on trees? Yes, that's true. The truth is if we take some small steps towards it, we will find that nature has provided for everything. In fact humans have taken inspiration from the creations of nature to manufacture products.
Now, coming to efficacy, is it effective? Well, not only is the soap nut very effective, but at the same time very soft on your hands. Unlike harsh detergents, it will not leave your hands dry and hard. It is a better alternative to detergents for many reasons. One of the factors that is worth highlighting is that it is a HE detergent, that is required for front loading machines and works very well with them.
Now, how to use it, you cannot stock some fruits in your home and keep on rubbing them one by one on the clothes you want to wash, of course not. There are a hundred ways in which you can use them. The soap nuts dry up to become hard. They remain the same for years if stored properly. The outer shells of the fruit can be made into a powder, liquid or the soap nuts can simply be tied in a pouch and soaked in the water. The saponin, the substance it releases that is responsible for the lather and cleaning, is all that is required for cleaning and hence, any way you use it is good enough. Though, it works best with warm water. So, storing and using it is as easy as your detergent.
Finally, natural products are expensive or so you thought. Soap nuts, however are as reasonable as your detergent, or may be less than that also. So, you have a product that is effective, convenient to use, reasonably priced and 100% natural. Now, using detergents in spite of the availability of soap nuts can definitely be classed as unawareness or is it plain ignorance?
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