If nuts are always in the washer with the laundry, does the laundry ever get properly rinsed?

I don't know, I was concerned about that too. Try simmering 8 nuts in 1 quart of water for two hours, strain, and use the liquid. I use 1/4 to 1/3 cup in my high-efficiency washer and my clothes come out smelling clean and fresh. Store the liquid in a jar in the refrigerator.

How do you know when the nuts are ready to be tossed and new ones used? Also, mine are not creating suds, are they supposed to? Thanks!

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!

Do they work with an HE washer?

Absolutely, that is what I have. I have been using them since March 2015. I boil mine and then make them into pre measured ice cubes. There are directions for doing this method online and sometimes you can get it in the packaging from whichever company you get your soap berries from. I like the NatruOil, they have worked out very well for me.

Has anyone tried using the soap nuts for cleaning your hair?

I use these soap nuts less for laundry now and more for hair and bodywash. I make a super concentrated version, taking 16 nuts and boiling them in 6 cups of water. Boil for 20 minutes, add another cup of water and boil for 10 minutes, and one last cup of water and boil for an additional 10. Mix 1 tablespoon citric acid to help preserve. I place in a hair dye squeeze bottle with room for air so I can shake it up into a lather. I work the lather into my roots before I get in the shower. Let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse with water, really massaging your scalp as you rinse it out. Finish with a diluted cup of vinegar 1/4 cup to a cup of water as a final rinse. I have long hair and I wash only when my roots are oily (usually every 3 days). No poo has never worked for me but this method finally does! Very pleased with the results. I plan to only use shampoo when I absolutely need to (traveling, etc) because the mixture is a little more high maintainced and will only last a week before becoming rancid.

ASIN	B001DU4XPY
Allergen Information	Hypoallergenic
Best Sellers Rank	#72,999 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #1,111 in Solid Soap Bars
Brand	NaturOli
Brand Name	NaturOli
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 1,406 Reviews
Formulation Type	Concentrated
Global Trade Identification Number	00897406002031
Item Dimensions	17.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 centimeters
Item Form	Berry
Item Weight	16 Ounces
Item form	Berry
Liquid Volume	1 Fluid Ounces
Manufacturer	NaturOli
Material Features	Organic
Material Type Free	fragrance free, hypoallergenic
Material features	Organic
Material type free	fragrance free, hypoallergenic
Number of Items	1
Scent	Unscented
Skin Type	Sensitive
Specific Uses For Product	Hand Wash, Machine Wash
UPC	897406002031 767644124959
Unit Count	450 Grams
Unit count	450 Grams

NaturOli Soap Nuts/Soap Berries. - 0.45kg - "Select" seedless USDA ORGANIC - Rated "best" eco-friendly, natural detergent. Hypoallergenic & fragrance free. Green Dot Awards Winner - "EXTREME 1...

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