How to perform a soapnuts decoction

Bring 10 to 15 half shells of soapnuts to boil in 1 litre water during 10 minutes, leave it to cool down and screen the obtained liquid. The decoction is now ready for use !

To obtain a higher saponine-concentrate decoction of soapnuts, use more « half shells » in the same water volume.



Preservation of a soapnuts decoction

Soapnuts decoction must be kept in a cool place to assure a conservation of about ten days if citric acid or lemon juice or essential oil is added.
 
Soapnuts shells already used in a washing machine or a dishwasher, can be recycled by making a decoction.  

Soapnuts decoction usage field 

Shampoo : a soapnuts decoction is an efficient anti-dandruff shampoo during a long term. It gives hair brilliance and vitality. This shampoo is recommended for people having allergies and / or sensitive scalp.

Liquid detergent for pets : wash your pet with such a decoction free of chemicals ! It is highly efficient against lice, fleas and ticks.

Liquid soap : a highly concentrated soapnuts decoction produces a liquid soap that regenerates the skin. You can also refill your soap dispenser.

Delicate linen : use this decoction to wash delicate linen such as wool and silk.

All-purpose cleaning agent : better use such a decoction instead of usual chemical cleaning agents for your kitchen and bath room.

Jewellery cleaning : press half a lemon in some soapnuts decoction, soak in it a toothbrush and rub your jewellery.

Pesticides : moisten or water your house and garden plants with the already mentioned decoction and take advantage of the saponine agent to fight against harmful organisms such as aphids, without damaging your plant or poisoning your garden.

Mosquitoes repellent : wash or coat exposed parts of your body with the mentioned decoction, mosquitoes are repelled by the smell of saponine and will move away. Try it is to adopt it !