Organic Soapberries - That Red House

Soapberries are a natural alternative to traditional laundry detergent and fabric softener.

They are often called 'soapnuts', but they are not nuts at all. They are in fact a fruit! The shell of the fruit is collected, dried and packed for use. The shell is exceptionally high in saponin which is nature's soap. This saponin reduces the surface tension of the water to remove dirt and leave fabrics, soft and clean.

Soapberries are the fruit of the Sapindus Mukorossi tree, which grow in several different regions of the world, but are most prevalent in the Himalayas, which is where ours are harvested by small local communities.

By purchasing our soapberries, you are giving health care to the women of Nepal through Open Heart International (OHI), an Australian based charity. TRH donate a portion of money from the sale of every soapberry bag to OHI.

Why do soapberries rock?

• They're naturally hypo-allergenic. Perfect for those with allergies or sensitive skin.
• Money saving. Soapberries are approximately 1/3 of the cost of chemical detergent.
• They're RAW, VEGAN and PALEO.
• 100% WASTE FREE.
• Completely chemical free, grey water safe, septic safe and fully compostable.
• Soapberries eliminate the need for fabric softeners as they leave clothes feeling soft and fresh.
• Our That Red House soapberries are certified organic by international certification body USDA.
• Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
• Not tested on animals.
• Odourless.
• Perfect for babies and children as they are extremely gentle yet effective.
• Reduce pollution.
• No pesticides, fertilisers or chemical treatments have been used in the growing or storing process. This ensures that nothing but 100% natural organic products are used in your home.
• Traditional soaps and detergents contain a cocktail of chemicals, which reside in clothing fibres and can be absorbed into the skin.
• Soapberries can be used in any area of the home. They can be used as laundry detergent, shampoo, hand wash, household cleaner, body wash and have many more applications.
• Soapberries are 100% sustainable and their use ensures that deforestation is reduced in the Himalayas.

So easy to use, even your teenager can do it.

Contains:

• Organic Soapberries
• One cotton wash bag

Directions: 

Pop 5 berries in the cotton wash bag provided and double tie the top. If you like fragrance, add 4-5 drops of 100% pure Laundry Tonic and chuck it in the wash. 

After around 5 loads of washing, the berries can be added to the compost or garden to break down naturally.

• Hypoallergenic
• Biodegradable
• Vegan
• Chemical Free
• Raw
• Compostable
• Waste Free
• Australian Owned and Run

Ingredients: 100% Sapindus Mukorossi Pericarp

Palm oil free, 100% natural, waste free, plant based, vegan.

About the Company

The birth of TRH was not exactly a fairytale... Like many birth stories, it was full of pain and tears. In 2002 and then again in 2006, my husband Luke was diagnosed with cancer. The second time was when I was 35 weeks pregnant with our first child... it was not a great time for us at all. But we came out the other side stronger, and it was the catalyst for the eventual launch of our business 6 years later.

With the health crisis hopefully behind us...we made the decision to change our lives, and become mainstream hippies. We sold our house in the leafy eastern suburbs and embarked on a journey of sustainability and clean living. We built an eco house, and a pretty sizeable organic garden in the Adelaide hills. Chooks, fruit and nut trees, and produce galore... it was perfect!

But when I tried to find a chemical free solution for our laundry, it was like nipples on a man... pointless. We wanted to pump the grey water from the washing machine out onto the veggies, but every so called 'eco detergent' had a list of hidden ingredients and none were truly suitable. We would be ultimately ingesting the residue indirectly. We had switched to a completely chemical free life, but with 4 kids (yep we went into a post-cancer breeding frenzy) I needed a detergent that actually worked well and ticked the organic box. Insert Soapberries. Theses soapy little balls of goodness changed my life.

I discovered them, loved them and in 2013 decided that the world needed to learn about my 'dirty-clean' little secret too. I imported around 600kgs, and very quickly sold out. It was clear that people were ready to embrace the idea of a completely natural way to clean their clothes, and were becoming wise to the chemicals used in mainstream detergents and cleaning products.

We know you will love these little bad boys just as much as the rest of the world does! Give them a go and you will never again use a chemical detergent!