Can you dry the nuts after washing, so that they can be used for next week's laundry? (I use laundromat hence the question.)
525664
YES, you do dry them out after each washing, after you have done 5-6 loads they will change to a lighter color then what they usually are, at that time throw them away (we bundle them in groups of 5-6 nuts in a mesh bag use them until the color gets lighter then just throw the whole bag in the trash and make another one.)one thing we found out, TREAT STAINS BEFORE YOU PUT THE ARTICLES IN THE WASH the nuts don't do that great on heavy stains. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU PS we still use them and like them.Dennis
525665
Yes. You should do that anyway. Unless I'm doing load after load, I hang the bags up to dry after a load of washing.
525666
They pretty much dry out over night. I just leave them in the washer until the next load goes in, and they hold up for at least three or four loads.
525667
Soap nuts should always be dried between laundry days. I throw the nuts in the dryer with the last load of wash and then I remove them from the bag and spread them on a paper towel to completely dry and sort out the ones that are used up.
553694
I haven't had to wash mine yet, but I would think it would be a good idea to place them in a zippered net bag to contain them while they are in the washer and dryer.
979696
You can put these in the washer to clean them. Do not place them in the dryer, only air dry.
374306
Yes. You are not suppose to put them in the dryer, but I have by accident and it was fine.
413165
I have used them in the dryer especially underwear/delicate items when I use laundromats.
1955901
Soap nuts work best with hot water, then a quick cold rinse wont leave your clothes soapy... if you clean with cold water (like i do) put the bag in right away and let it soak in the cold water for a bit before you start it.then again a quick cold rinse of water wont soap up the clothes again.
504412
Yes, you can. I always use the nuts with cold water in my front loader and get clean soft clothes after drying.
92089
I toss mine after 5-7 uses, depending on how dirty and/or large the loads were. I've read that some people toss them when they get squishy and/grayish, but I rarely see mine get to that point, even after 8-10 washes.Mine rarely create suds, there may be a few bubbles that pop quickly but I've never had the same suds as the chemical/commercial brands. That being said, I feel like the nuts always have my clothes clean and fresh. It is an adjustment to seeing no "evidence" of cleaning agents but they really do work!
1342426
I use the soap nuts and I have not experienced my clothes being dingy. I use hot water on my whites, the rest of my laundry is washed in cold water. I do get my soap nuts wet with warm water first .
1672254
yes. you wash them in the washer & dry them in your dryer about every 2 weeks.
92092
They get kind of whitish when they're used up. I usually get at least 5-6 washes out of them. For the first wash I put them in with a little hot water & let them agitate to soften them & get them started. Then, if I'm around the machine, I stop it after the wash cycle & switch it to the last spin. In my machine it sprays just a little water before spinning. As for suds, I've seen where we are a product of marketing when we believe that suds are what cleans things. It is hard to change thinking on that but I've been very happy with the soap nuts. If you start the first load by agitating them in a little hot water before you put the clothes in, you will actually see "suds". In fact, that might be another way to tell when they're used up. If you agitate them by themselves for a minute & you don't see any "suds" you know they're "done". I still save them & let them dry. You can look online how to use them for household cleaner.
968699
Yes, wash them with like fabrics such as workout clothes, nothing with cotton in it and then hang dry. They can be used a very long time until they need to be washed.
1721040
Yes! And you can get about 3 days use out of them before you notice odor and need to wash. Tip... Don't put in dryer- air dry outside. Nothing worse than the smell of hot piss in the dryer!!!
1758669
I just wash them in the washing machine in hot water with normal detergent and dry them in the dryer without fabric softener. I use them in the kitchen for everything, including fine straining, hence not using fabric softener. IF they get really greasy, you can throw a cupful of vinegar into the washer with them.
1365664
Yes you can. They are synthetic and don't absorb moisture. They dry quickly on a hook in my shower, but I believe a trip through the laundry is a good idea from time to time.
1432322
I was wondering the same thing because I have a combination washer/dryer, and since I throw in a load in the morning before work, I would have to include them with the clothes at that time. At least they'll be clean little guys I guess!
553695
I just put them in the washer on delicate cycle .... left them out to dry on a towel, when just damp, threw them in dryer on low heat !! Came out fine. I suppose a mesh bag would work ....