Laundry Tree Talks SoapNuts for #ecowed a Rehash

On December 9, 2009 we talked laundry – yes, who likes to talk laundry? We do when it comes to going green, saving money and being non-toxic! Find out about Laundry Tree and SoapNuts or visit What the HashTag and keep up with the #ecowed parties!

10:39 am thesmartmama: Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer (such as Rhodamine B)? Try soapnuts; learn 2nite at #ecowed
11:30 am greenyourdecor: RT @thesmartmama Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer? Try soapnuts; learn more tonite at #ecowed
1:38 pm spoiledsisters: Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels
1:38 pm thesoftlanding: Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels
1:39 pm heyfreckles: RT @TheSoftLanding: Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via …
2:02 pm 3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av
2:05 pm saramomof2: RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av
2:11 pm mmc67: RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av
4:52 pm laundrytree: RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av
5:02 pm GoGreenBeans: RT @thesmartmama: Soapnuts, on the other hand, do not have that problem – learn more tonight from 10 to 11 pm at #ecowed
6:37 pm GoGreenBeans: RT @greenmom: Excited to learn more about @laundrytree on Wed. w/ @3greenangels for #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB
8:09 pm 3greenangels: How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed
8:11 pm Brandie185: @3greenangels too much laundry LOL! #ecowed =)
8:11 pm GoGreenBeans: A load a day keeps the laundry monster away ina full house =D @3greenangels RT: How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed
8:13 pm 3greenangels: Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp
8:14 pm laundrytree: The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed
8:17 pm Brandie185: RT @3greenangels: Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp
8:25 pm shellykramer: RT @detroitmommy: @ecostoreusa Me and 2 others won a $50 gc from #ecowed twitter party on Sept 26 and still haven’t received them!!
8:26 pm jillyrh: The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed
8:44 pm thesmartmama: @sprigtoys soap nuts naturally produce saponin #ecowed
8:46 pm thesmartmama: once used up (4 to 7 washes) can be composted #ecowed
8:50 pm racergirl1313: I made it! I have missed #ecowed the past few weeks :(
8:50 pm thesmartmama: soapnuts, once used up, can be composted #ecowed
8:51 pm saramomof2: I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed
8:52 pm saramomof2: 8-10 loads a week- I would say 15 here- #ecowed
8:53 pm greenmom: Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed
8:54 pm saramomof2: RT @greenmom: Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed
8:59 pm saramomof2: Hoping to learn something new! #ecowed
9:01 pm racergirl1313: @saramomof2 Me too! I hadn’t heard of soapnuts until the @3greenangels mentioned them #ecowed
9:02 pm 3greenangels: Welcome to #ecowed everyone where our sponsored host is @laundrytree -sp
9:02 pm saramomof2: Curious to know about soapnuts! #ecowed
9:03 pm 3greenangels: I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed
9:03 pm 3greenangels: @saramomof2 Welcome, we are happy to have you here tonight! #ecowed
9:04 pm condoblues: @3greenangels Perfect! I’m putting off laundry for yet another night to tweet :) #ecowed
9:04 pm 3greenangels: Composted? That is super cool! Via @thesmartmama Do you know about http://www.laundrytree.com -sp #ecowed
9:04 pm saramomof2: Glad to be here! #ecowed
9:04 pm racergirl1313: I need to do laundry too! I have an excuse though I have been sick. #ecowed
9:04 pm spoiledsisters: Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB
9:04 pm saramomof2: @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed
9:05 pm sarasophia: Yay–hello all<3 #ecowed
9:05 pm sarasophia: My laundry pile will be the death of me. #ecowed
9:05 pm jillyrh: RT @saramomof2: @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed
9:06 pm thesmartmama: I use @laundry soapnuts in my front loader and they work great! #ecowed
9:06 pm sarasophia: I do about six loads per week—wanting to reduce but, hubs is a builder and four kiddos–(we also cloth diaper) #ecowed
9:06 pm condoblues: @saramomof2 Well, yeah. For the good of the environment and all :) #ecowed
9:07 pm sarasophia: I had never ever heard of @laundry soapnuts until this afternoon when I checked the @3greenangels site #ecowed
9:07 pm 3greenangels: No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed
9:07 pm racergirl1313: @thesmartmama I was wondering how they work in a front load machine. Nice to hear you like them. #ecowed
9:07 pm condoblues: @thesmartmama I guess that answers my Q if soapnuts work in HE washers! #ecowed
9:07 pm zealandsmom: @thesmartmama dang…missing #ecowed how is everyone?!
9:08 pm 3greenangels: Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed
9:08 pm jillyrh: RT @3greenangels: No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed
9:08 pm bellaeast: RT @3greenangels: Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed
9:08 pm sarasophia: @zealandsmom Good:) Learning about @laundry soapnuts (all kinds of craziness, fruit you can wash your clothes with!!) #ecowed
9:08 pm 3greenangels: Be sure to be following @laundrytree and stop by and RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB #ecowed
9:09 pm racergirl1313: @3greenangels No room to hang, but we use those dryer balls and they really cut down on dry time. #ecowed
9:09 pm saramomof2: @3greenangels A lot of my laundry is hung to dry- I do dry my towels. #ecowed
9:09 pm sarasophia: @3greenangels Not in the winter…we use the dryer…Summer we hang them (and on warmish winter days) #ecowed
9:09 pm condoblues: @3greenangels Inside during winter. Extra humidity=heaters works less= lower utility use. And dog doens’t get shocked during pets #ecowed
9:10 pm zealandsmom: @sarasophia I have soap nuts too. YOu gotta go liquid though SO much easier!! #ecowed
9:10 pm bluefroggie: hi everyone! #ecowed
9:10 pm GoGreenBeans: @laundrytree can you add your own essential oils to Soapnuts? #ecowed
9:10 pm thesmartmama: Soapnuts work best in warm or hot water but have tip if you like to cold water wash to save $ and energy #ecowed
9:10 pm thesmartmama: Drop bag w/ soapnuts in 1/3 cup hot water; let sit 2 min before throwing all into wash; will release saponin so you can wash in cold #ecowed
9:11 pm condoblues: @zealandsmom Do soapnuts come in a liquid? #ecowed
9:11 pm sarasophia: @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed
9:11 pm RoseClark: I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed
9:11 pm bellaeast: RT @tweetmeme Give the Gift of Clean Laundry: Soapnuts :: 3 Green Angels http://bit.ly/8XfyhH #ecowed
9:12 pm racergirl1313: @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed
9:12 pm sarasophia: @laundrytree It is PHENOMENAL to simplify—the happiest moments of my life were the simplest:) Here’s to soapnuts<3 #ecowed
9:12 pm saramomof2: I’m really curious about these soapnuts- Glad to read these answers. #ecowed
9:12 pm zealandsmom: @condoblues yes!! maggies is the best that I know of #ecowed
9:12 pm saramomof2: RT @racergirl1313: @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed
9:13 pm jillyrh: RT @sarasophia: @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed
9:13 pm zealandsmom: @sarasophia well u can use them for 5 loads, then change. so just a PIA, I guess. but not hard. #ecowed
9:14 pm 3greenangels: Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed
9:14 pm bluefroggie: Soapnuts sounds really interesting! Are they sold in stores? #ecowed
9:14 pm condoblues: @laundrytree Can I use soapnuts w/ oxygen bleach? Need 2 find a good eco powdered detergent 2 use w/ oxygen bleach in my HE washer #ecowed
9:14 pm candita: RT @spoiledsisters: Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB
9:15 pm saramomof2: I’m anxious to try these soapnuts! #ecowed
9:15 pm sarasophia: @zealandsmom Interesting…if they save money on Eco-Laundry soap though—they’d be a LIFESAVER. #ecowed
9:15 pm PuddlegearAlex: #ecowed Are they good for septic users?
9:16 pm thesmartmama: I use essential oil for scent in dryer instead of wasting in wash; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed
9:16 pm racergirl1313: @laundrytree I have recently become a lover of tea so that’s good to know! #ecowed
9:16 pm condoblues: @zealandsmom Where can I get it? #ecowed
9:16 pm Brandie185: I got the sampler soap nuts and really liked using them! #ecowed
9:16 pm fiskers: How much are a bag of soapnuts? #ecowed?
9:16 pm bellaeast: I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed
9:16 pm surfingmomsc: Questions ofr the soapnut party: What about doing cloth diapers? #ecowed
9:16 pm Brandie185: Except I never remember to order mor euntil I’m almost out of detergent LOL! #ecowed
9:16 pm saramomof2: RT @PuddlegearAlex: #ecowed Are they good for septic users? GREAT QUESTION
9:16 pm bellaeast: I’ve got a septic system & HE Washer…they sound awesome. #ecowed
9:17 pm jillyrh: Where can I get it? #ecowed
9:17 pm 3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/928241/scary_facts_about_laundry_soap_healthy.html #ecowed
9:17 pm thesmartmama: I think soapnuts make a geat hostess or teacher gift #ecowed
9:17 pm GuerillaMinds: checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree
9:17 pm saramomof2: RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed
9:18 pm Brandie185: When we used them though, we didn’t line dry – anyone line dry and use them? Do you need softener with them? #ecowed
9:18 pm sarasophia: @royaldixie From @MightyNest I got the Eco Kids finger paints:) #ecowed
9:18 pm GoGreenBeans: @laundrytree How well do Soapnuts whites? #ecowed
9:18 pm 3greenangels: @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed
9:18 pm saramomof2: @Shortshit1031 You got to head to #ecowed party
9:18 pm condoblues: @laundrytree I think I love you! I make my own HE detergent & white r a problem even w/ oxygen bleach. #ecowed
9:18 pm bellaeast: Do these soapnuts have strong fragrance? DH can’t handle strong scents. #ecowed
9:18 pm 3greenangels: @laundrytree can be gotten for http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed
9:18 pm sarasophia: Wow. RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed
9:19 pm parentbynature: Ohhh … great idea! RT @thesmartmama: I think soapnuts make a great hostess or teacher gift #ecowed
9:19 pm bellaeast: RT @GuerillaMinds: checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree
9:19 pm bellaeast: @thesmartmama ~ ooh – great idea! #ecowed
9:19 pm mamamelinda: RT @3greenangels: @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed
9:19 pm saramomof2: I guess I didn’t know there was so much info. out there on laundry soaps’ #ecowed
9:19 pm Brandie185: @bellaeast No! I can’t handle them either! And laundry soap – ugh. I can almost always tell what people used -I’m that sensitive! #ecowed
9:20 pm maggiesavage: I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed
9:20 pm thesmartmama: Saponins are class of chemical compounds; name derived from soapwort plant; root of soapwort plastic historically used as soap #ecowed
9:20 pm whopperman13: I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed
9:20 pm 3greenangels: RT @maggiesavage: I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed
9:20 pm Brandie185: @bellaeast but the soap nuts didn’t bother me at all!! #ecowed
9:21 pm sarasophia: I’d love to put them in our gift bags….@laundrytree soapnuts would be adored by the hippie generation that is my family:) #ecowed
9:21 pm condoblues: @Brandie185 Yeah, now that I make my own, other detergents smell so STRONG to me now. EW. #ecowed
9:21 pm 3greenangels: PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed
9:21 pm greenmom: Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed
9:22 pm racergirl1313: It it too bad the local independent eco friendly store closed. Soapnuts would have been great there! #ecowed
9:22 pm thesmartmama: I like the liquid for whites #ecowed
9:22 pm royaldixie: RT @3greenangels: PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed
9:22 pm bellaeast: @Brandie185 ~Thx Brandi, gr8 to know! Amazing how much perfumie scents are put into things. #ecowed
9:22 pm 3greenangels: Great stocking stuff or gift for a college student for x-mas http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed
9:22 pm StuffSmart: RT @3greenangels PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed
9:22 pm royaldixie: I’ve never tried a soapnut but the though makes me want peanut butter #ecowed
9:22 pm Brandie185: @condoblues I have family that uses TOO much soap. I feel naseous around them its SO strong. I try to hint they could use less LOL! #ecowed
9:23 pm bellaeast: @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed
9:23 pm bellaeast: RT @greenmom: Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://bit.ly/8yStCR #ecowed
9:23 pm GoGreenBeans: Oh Me! Me! @3greenangels RT PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed
9:23 pm MindfulMomma: Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed
9:23 pm saramomof2: Thought- are all scents necessary? Probably not…….Something to think about #ecowed
9:23 pm greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed
9:23 pm MindfulMomma: I even got my Mom to try soap nuts from @laundrytree #ecowed
9:24 pm 3greenangels: PRIZE #1: How many @laundrytree SoapNuts should be used per wash load? http://bit.ly/6kMgPl #ecowed
9:24 pm Lunachique: @StuffSmart Do we have to RSVP for #ecowed ?
9:24 pm 3greenangels: RT @MindfulMomma: Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed
9:24 pm whopperman13: RT @bellaeast: @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed
9:24 pm sarasophia: @laundrytree SO, are soapnuts a NUT or a FRUIT?? Just wondering….. #ecowed
9:24 pm condoblues: @bellaeast 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup WASHING soda, 1 cup (usually bar) of grated baht soap/laundry soap. #ecowed
9:24 pm bellaeast: RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed
9:24 pm royaldixie: I hate laundry. So much so that when DH stains a shirt, I give it to his mom to clean *true story* #ecowed
9:24 pm Brandie185: @3greenangels 3-5 per load!! =) #ecowed
9:24 pm 3greenangels: Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed
9:24 pm StuffSmart: @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed
9:24 pm racergirl1313: I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed
9:25 pm sarasophia: @3greenangels #1 3-5 soapnuts!! #ecowed
9:25 pm bellaeast: @3greenangels 4 #ecowed
9:25 pm erinely: damn, missing #EcoWed, got busy with my tree and dinner….
9:25 pm condoblues: 3 #ecowed
9:25 pm thesmartmama: think of all the packaging waste u can save using soapnuts #ecowed
9:25 pm saramomof2: RT @racergirl1313: I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed Me too!
9:25 pm royaldixie: RT @3greenangels: Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed
9:25 pm pretailers: RT @bellaeast RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://06.sale.0sp.in #ecowed o_O
9:25 pm thesmartmama: Note that if you would need to treat spot b4 washing with conventional detergent, still will need to spot treat with soapnuts #ecowed
9:25 pm thesmartmama: Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed
9:25 pm thesmartmama: Did you know that benzene is released in the production of some surfactants, which are used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed
9:26 pm 3greenangels: RT @thesmartmama: Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed
9:26 pm royaldixie: Average 3-5 #ecowed
9:26 pm whopperman13: @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed
9:26 pm 3greenangels: @thesmartmama @greenmom learned the hard way about the Mystic balls! -sp #ecowed
9:27 pm Brandie185: @laundrytree Fabulous! =) #ecowed
9:27 pm GoGreenBeans: 2-3 soapnuts not so dirty 3-5 average 4-5 for hard water :) #ecowed
9:27 pm sarasophia: @thesmartmama This is why I love getting back to nature-using NOTHING but natural products. Helloooo @laundrytree soapnuts:) #ecowed
9:27 pm zealandsmom: @thesmartmama ive been using allen’s now, do you approve ;) #ecowed
9:27 pm surfingmomsc: @3greenangels 3-5 soapnut shells should be used per wash load #ecowed http://bit.ly/6kMgPl
9:27 pm condoblues: @Brandie185 I hate the reek of fabric softner that I smell frm neighbors when they try laundry. Bothers me now that I don’t use #ecowed
9:28 pm racergirl1313: You can make your own dryer balls with wool yearn and a nylon. There is a tutorial online somewhere. #ecowed
9:28 pm YourOrganicLife: As usual, came in late to #ecowed
9:28 pm GoGreenBeans: @thesmartmama RT:Did u know that benzene is released in production of some surfactants…used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed

Give the Gift of Clean Laundry: Soapnuts

soapnuts laundrytreeLaundry, it is this never e-n-d-i-n-g  chore. We need clean clothing and we cannot walk around naked – even though I’ve thought of declaring a naked day just so I could catch up laundry!!! The best gift this holiday season for a mother, grandmother, dad who does or helps with laundry, housekeeper or shoot anyone because we all need clean clothes and laundry makes this possible:  SOAPNUTS!

What the heck are soapnuts (I know you are thinking this right now)? Well, according to Laundytree.com:

* They are simply a dried fruit — 100% totally natural.

* They are organically grown and are free of harsh chemicals, so they are incredibly gentle. (This makes them especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis).

* They’re totally biodegradable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent.

* They’re ant microbial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems.

* They are low-sudsing — exactly what you need for HE (or high-efficiency) washers.

You might be thinking:   “Fruit in my washer, nuts…you have got to be kidding me” ? Shih, calm down – they rock and your clothes will smell so good! Join us for #ecowed on December 9, 2009 to learn more about soapnuts, LaundryTree and just how to use them, get all your questions answered, a special #ecowed discount and just why they’re the perfect holiday stocking stuffer!!!

OH or Ho! Ho! Ho! We have some special giveaways to help you with your holiday gift giving and/or laundry woes! Just RSVP by leaving us a comment with your Twitter URL (Example: http://www.twitter.com/howareyou).

Prizes:

2 Starter Kits (value $14.99)

1 Deluxe Starter Kit ($49.99)

No RSVP necessary to join the #ecowed party but to win a prize you must leave us a comment to RSVP.

How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!

  1. Join us using the #ecowed hashtag so we can follow the conversation.
  2. Follow www.twitter.com/laundrytree, and http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels so everyone can respond to the incoming tweets.
  3. Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.

As a reminder, please visit our disclaimer and information on Twitter parties. The hosts of our parties are sponsored hosts but the basis for all parties has to do with eco-friendly education. There are many spectrum’s of green but we aim to align ourselves with companies that a) we trust b) we respect c) are trying to do the right thing and be eco-friendly d) that we would buy from or tell our friends about.