Reetha Pods / Soap Nuts - 250g
Soapnuts are known throughout the world by many different names. Some include soapberries, soapnut shells, soapberry nut husk, Antuwalakayi(Kannada), Kunkudakayi(Telugu), Ponnankottai(Tamil), Reetha(Hindi) etc. These nuts are the husks or dried up shells of soapberries. Just as other nuts do, soap nuts grow from a unique species of tree. Native to many areas in India and Nepal.
Soapnuts contain a natural chemical substance called SAPONIN. These saponins activate in the presence of water, causing the nuts to produce a soaping effect, making them a natural detergent. The released saponin produces a lather gentle to the skin, environment, and water channels.
The saponin in soap nuts is 100% natural and can be used to replace all chemically altered, toxic household detergents products.
These saponins are safe on Earth and safe on Health.- They dont leach any chemicals into the environment or into the skin.- They are carbon emissions free.- They dont require any plastic for packaging.- They leave behind no residue.- They are cost effective.- One single product can be used for all kinds of cleaning.- They dont require any preservatives which are commonly used in all soaps and detergents.- They dont require any lye.And many more.
Usage Instructions
How to make reetha liquid from pods?
Take 100gms reetha pods and soak them over night in 1 ltr water, next day you can boil the same for 15mins and once cooled, mash and extract the liquid and pulp.
Reetha Liquid can be used for handwash, mopping, hairwash, body wash, vessel wash, laundry wash, mirror and glass cleaning, car wash, floor and tiles cleaning, bathroom cleaning, jewelry and silk saree cleaning and many more.
Reetha pulp can be composted or can be used to wash vessels or laundry.
Know the right way to use soapnuts
1.Soapnuts can work right and create froath only if the water temperature is between 35 degrees and above
2.Soaking the pods in hot water for a minimum 6 to 8hrs will help in better saponins release.
3.The left over pulp of soapnuts(post extraction of liquid) can be composted.
4.Make in small batches so it doesnot spoil, and retains it saponins.
Reetha liquid stays good for 2 to 3days when stored under room temperature.
Looking at extending the shelf life of reetha liquid, refrigerate and it should stay good for one week or you can also add equal quantity of bio enzyme to reetha liquid.Packaging
It comes in a simple food grade paper cover with paper tapes and paper sticker label.
End of Life
Packaging - Can be composted or can be sent to recycling
Product - The used reetha can be composted or can be used as manure for plants.
Care Instructions
Store the reetha pods in an airtight jar, away from moisture.
