Neither had I. But I recently ordered some through EcoMart.
They're actually nuts from a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi) that grows in the Himalayas. They come in a little unbleached muslin bag. They smell sweet and pleasant. And here's the kicker - they contain natural saponins - a soap-like substance - that works just like laundry detergent to get your clothes clean - without man-made chemicals or excessive packaging.
All you do is take 4 or 5 nuts, put them inside a small bag that comes along with them, and toss them into your washing machine. The warm water activates the saponins, and the clothes come out fresh and sweet-smelling. (If you want to wash with cold water you can soak the nuts in warm water for about 10 minutes beforehand, then throw the bag of nuts and soak water in along with your load.)
To be honest, I was skeptical at first. But they really work well - and you can even use the same nuts over and over again - about 10 times before you have to change nuts.
I was so impressed that I've decided to sign on as an EcoMart affiliate. After speaking with the CEO I feel strongly that it's a company I feel good about supporting. And it's one more way to make a living while making a real difference.
You can find out more about Soap Nuts here - just click where it says "EcoMart" near the bottom. They're in the Eco Household category.
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