Eco-friendly Eco Nuts: Eco Nuts Soap Review/Giveaway

Along the lines of being eco-friendly in out house we have started looking for a better alternative to laundry soap.  I hate that all the soaps out there are scented, and have chemicals in them I can't pronounce.  AND if they don't and are organic then they cost more than I can afford to pay.  See, with 6 kiddos we do LOTS of laundry!  Really those of you with one or two don't realize how much laundry they can make when they out number you!  LOL!  
I can't remember how I found out about Eco Nuts Soap, I think it was a Cloth Diaper chat on twitter, but boy am I glad I did.  

I love them!  I now recommend them to anyone that asks!  I think they are amazing and the fact that they are a natural soap just makes me thrilled.  

See, I have been making my own soap for about a year now and it works and we like it.  It is cloth diaper safe and never aggravated my baby's bum.  I was content with it.  BUT then I got my sample of Eco Nuts Soap!  Now I want more.... 
So let's see what we can learn about Eco Nuts Soap k?

What’s an Eco Nut?

 Eco Nuts™ are completely sustainable dried fruit shells that come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree in Nepal, India and Indonesia. The ones we harvest come from high up in the Himalayas and are the highest quality "soap nut" on the market. These fruit shells have been used in India and China for centuries, and are now gaining popularity in America and Europe as a renewable, biodegradable and organic alternative to chemical  detergents and expensive “Green” laundry soaps.

 Eco Nuts™ contain saponin, a natural cleaner that works as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of the water to penetrate the fibers of your clothing, lifting stains from the fabric and leaving dirt suspended in the water that is rinsed away.

Eco Nuts™ are gentle on both clothes and skin, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin, eczema, allergies and psoriasis. Because they are so mild, they are perfect for baby clothes and cloth diapers. The antimicrobial properties of Eco Nuts™ also make them great for septic and grey water systems. But don’t expect these shells to foam up like commercial soaps, which have artificial foaming agents. Foam simply does not represent cleaning power.  
Strong enough for washing regular laundry
Ideal for baby clothes and cloth diapers  
Beneficial for septic and gray water systems
Gentle enough for neoprene wetsuits
Can be made into a multipurpose cleaner with many household uses  
Eco Nuts™ was conceived as a company that could transcend the cleaning industry in becoming a leader in environmentally responsible practices.  We are environmentally friendly in our operations and socially responsible in dealing with our customers, partners and suppliers.

All our products are cruelty and paraben-free, vegan, tested only on humans, and utilize recycled or recylable packaging! 
So now wanna see some pics?

You simply take the nuts and you put them in this little bag.  Then you toss them in the wash with your laundry.  Simple right?  You better believe it!  These lasted us longer than they said.  We wash in cold water and they say 10 washes.  I think we got a good 20 or 25 out of it!  Awesome huh?  They you can just compost them!  I Love this!  If you have more questions about them you can visit their FAQ's page.

Can't wait to try them out?  You can buy some NOW!  You can go HERE and buy some.... or I share a common retailer with Eco Nuts and I will plug her here.  Little Squigglers sells Eco Nuts also.  So next time you order Nifty Nappy diapers from her have her throw in a sample of Eco Nuts.  You won't be sorry you did.    

So, wanna try to win some?  You get to WIN one box of Regular Size (50 hot, up to 90 cold loads) Eco Nuts Soap 

IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!    <------

• I can't contact you unless you leave contact info.  So you either need to leave your mail address in each entry , or you have to have contact info on your profile!   If I can't contact you I will pick another winner! 
• Also you must leave a comment for every entry separately.  ex. If you If you comment on my blog you need to leave 3 separate comments saying where you commented!  
• for the tweeting entries leave your URL... don't know how to do that?  After you tweet click on your profile then under you tweet there is a time thingy saying how long ago you tweeted, click on it.  There is your tweet, copy the URL and come back here and leave it in your comment. 
• I will check the winning entry!  If it isn't legit I will pick another winner!  

REQUIRED entry: this is all one entry and goes in one comment.  

You must follow my blog!  You must vist Eco Nuts Soap come back and comment on what you like the most! 

EXTRA entries: if it says 3 entires you need to leave 3 separate comments!  
2-entries: Like(since it isn't fan anymore -LOL) Eco Nuts Soap on facebook
2-entries: let's spread the word...grab an Eco Nuts button and put it on your blog

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1-entry: follow Eco Nuts on twitter @EcoNuts 
1-entry: follow me on twitter @myniftynappy
2-entries: original tweet about this giveaway... tweet this  
 
Be more Eco-friendly this year! Win a box of @EcoNuts in the #SPRINGFLINGEVENT on @myniftynappy http://bit.ly/EcoNutsGA #clothdiapers RT!

1-entry: you can get 1 entry twice a day! -leave the URL
3-entries: blog about this giveaway and come back and leave a link
10-entries: make a purchase of Eco Nuts from either Eco Nuts or Little Squigglers!
1-entry: let's spread the word...grab My WEBSITE button and put it on your blog  *I have a NEW one!  
1-entry: even more word spreading...grab My BLOG button and put it on your blog
1-entry: Follow Nifty Nappy on Facebook
1-entry: follow me on twitter @myniftynappy
One more little plug here!  
5-entries: follow and enter the Cloth Diapers in Hospitals Giveaway 

This giveaway has ended! 

Thanks for entering and good-LUCK!

Happy Diapering

Vilate Thacker
vilate@niftynappy.com
http://niftynappy.com