How does soapnut work ?

The soapnuts shell contains a moderate sticky substance called saponine which reacts like a natural soap.   As the soapnuts shell is in hot water, saponine dissolves and produces a soft soapy solution. Saponine is a natural detergent scouring, cleaning and purifying. Credits of saponine : -          doesn’t damage linen fibres. -          protects colours. -          enables washing delicate cloth like wool and silk. -          gives a naturally clean linen.   -          linen is softened naturally. -          hypoallergenic article. Saponine is a glucoside (sugar associated) totally biodegradable! Soapnuts remnants can be deposited on a compost heap (No harmful waste for environment).