Soap Nuts by Maggie's Pure Land

Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid is great concentrated cleaner. Use it for washing humans and pets, fruit and vegetables, spot treating laundry, hand washing delicates, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, washing cars and plants, repelling pests, cleaning jewelry, even sparking windows!

INSTRUCTIONS

Stove top method: Simmer 1 cup Maggie’s Soap Nuts on the stove in 4 cups water for 10 minutes. If the mixture suds and bubbles over, fear not! When cool, simply wipe off and find your stovetop squeaky clean!

After 10 minutes, turn off heat, cover, and allow Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid to cool. When cool, mash the nuts with your hands. Strain the liquid into a bottle through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.

Soaking method: Soak 1 cup Maggie’s Soap Nuts in 4 cups water overnight. In the morning, liquefy the mixture in your blender. Strain the liquid into a bottle through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth.

HOW TO USE IN YOUR HOME

Keep Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid in a squeeze bottle at every sink, in your shower, and in spray bottles for cleaning the kitchen and bath. If you plan to store Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid longer than 3 weeks, keep it in the refrigerator.

Sparkling Windows: Fill a clean spray bottle with 10 parts water, 1 part Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid, and a splash of vinegar. Shake well. Spray and wipe windows clean. Polish glass with a clean, dry towel or newspaper.

Jewelry: Soak your jewels (metal and stones) for a few minutes in a small amount of Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid. Use a soft toothbrush to gently loosen any debris. Rinse with clean water and polish with a soft, dry cloth.

Plant Wash and Pest Repellent: Add 10 parts water, 1 part Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid, and 1 tablespoon Neem oil (optional) to a clean spray bottle. Shake well. For plant wash, spray leaves and wipe clean. To repel pests, spray plant thoroughly, covering all surfaces, and allow to air dry.

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