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Lavé Nuts Starter Kit

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Single Bag // All-Natural Laundry Detergent & Softener // Two (2) Mesh Wash Pouches

Perfect for households that require appx up to 40 wash loads per month.
Get started easily with this new eco-friendly laundry routine!

Lavé Nuts is an ancient, organic, fragrance-free, truly straight-from-nature detergent, cleansing and softening laundry solution, that is safe for sensitive skin (including eczema-prone skin).

Lavé Nuts are organic deseeded soap nut berries, Sapindus Mukrossi, which are naturally chemical and fragrance-FREE!

Our specifically designed réelle® wash pouch system is made to harness the cleansing benefits and is formulated to work safely with modern-day appliances. Lavé Nuts delivers sustainable and effective results to fuel an #ecoelite zero-waste lifestyle.

When you use them according to directions, you'll get approximately 80-100 washes per bag. That's 22¢ average cost per load!

    What's Included:

    • One 200-gram single bag of Lavé Nuts.
    • Two (2) unique design réelle® mesh wash pouches with safety zipper tuck.

    Reusable, Recyclable & Compostable | Low-sud | HE Washer Compatible.
    Nut allergy safe. Unscented.

    • Wash Pouch - Made of 100% recyclable PET polyester mesh.
    • Lavé Nuts packaging is biodegradable and the contents are compostable.
    Lavé Nut Directions for Use

    Lavé Nuts can be used in tepid water. For deeper cleansing results, warm water is best for releasing the saponin which is an all-natural cleansing and softening agent from the shells.

    Note: Lavé Nuts may be reused appx 4-5x before composting.

    tepid/ warm water directions:

    Place 4-6 Lavé Nuts in the specifically designed réelle wash pouch and add it to your washing machine basin.

    After each wash, remove the Lavé Nuts from the réelle wash pouch and lay them out to dry before reusing the nuts.

    DEEP CLEAN laundry stripping directions:
    Similar to brewing tea...

    Boil appx 6 ounces of water. Place 4-6. Lavé Nuts inside the réelle wash pouch.

    Use a heat-safe bowl and combine boiled water and the nut-filled réelle wash pouch.

    Steep for appx 8-10 minutes. Add the entire contents of the bowl into your washing machine basin.

    Add clothes and run a presoak or regular wash cycle for maximum cleaning results.

    // APPX 100 WASHES PER BAG WHEN USED ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS
    /// PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE/ CONTENTS ARE COMPOSTABLE

    CAUTION/ ATTENTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. PRODUCT of NEPAL.

    The réelle Advantage

    / Cruelty-free.
    / Compatible with HE washers.
    / Septic safe.
    / Biodegradable and/ or compostable formula(s) & packaging.
    / Plastic-free packaging.

    WHAT's NOT INCLUDED EVER:
    / No synthetic ingredients.
    / No sulfates.
    / No dyes.
    / No parabens or preservatives.
    / No optical synthetic brighteners
    / No chlorine bleach.
    / No 1,4-dioxane.
    / No CA Prop. 65 chemicals.
    / Packaging & formula(s) are BPA-free.

    ///// Please Recycle!

    Shipping Details

    Please refer to our Shipping Guidelines for details and current lead times estimates.

    CAUTION/ ATTENTION

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN & PETS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. 

    Customer Reviews

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    Jaime Brienza
    Great for washing every day clothes

    I’ve been using Lave Nuts for awhile now, and I have to say I love the whole idea of it! It’s great for washing towels, sheets, jeans, and every day clothes. However, I’m a hairdresser and I wear a lot of black. So, I prefer using dark-depositing liquid detergent for my work clothes. It’s nice having the option of using both. I definitely recommend Lave Nuts for general everyday items. Plus, the money saved not buying liquid detergent all the time is a plus.

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    Michelle Nakaji
    Easier Than It Looks!

    TLDR: it gets the job done! But yes, there are buts involved. Whenever switching to natural, zero waste (or well, less waste), non-toxic products, there will be changes and adjustments! First and foremost, the nuts themselves do have an interesting smell. However that "smell" (not to be confused with a fragrance), does not transfer to the garments at all. I did a load of towels and a load of clothes, both seemed to come out just as clear and fresh as if I used a big box label brand detergent. At the end of the day, that's all we're looking for! I did not notice any change in texture in my clothing or towels either, which is very very important.

    I also did a load of laundry in cold water. This requires an extra step, but it does make a lot of sense. So don't let that stop you or prevent you from trying these out because it's just 1 simple extra step to get there.

    Anyways, the package has all of the instructions you need. It's simple and easy to use. I highly recommend for anyone looking to transition as many parts of their lives to non-toxic, zero ( or less!) waste.

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    Jill Ridenour
    Great product, if you like it hot

    I've been looking for a sustainable laundry detergent option. I've tried the laundry sheets and bulk fill station detergents in order to reduce single use plastic. I love that from packaging to the product that Lave Nuts are compostable. The Lave nuts produced clean and fresh sheets. And they didn't irritate my very sensitive skin. However, I don't consistently wash my clothes on hot, so in order to activate the Lave Nuts, you must steep in hot water and add to your cold wash cycle. This extra step is not ideal when washing multiple loads in a day. It slows down the process.

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    Lynn Summers
    Pleasantly surprised

    Pleasantly surprised with the product. I have never heard of the nuts before. So coming from someone that believes in sustainability I was looking forward to how this may work. It was easy to use. It seemed to get the clothes clean. It didn’t do too well with my whites, and I’m not sure if I like the unscented smell. But will definitely use it to see how it will handle farm smells & dirt.

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    Marina Kamel
    I love it!!!

    I love everything about this. From the unscented to the non-toxic.

    I tried it out for the first time with a batch of clothes and I was so surprised. 1. It's super easy (I don't have to pour liquid detergent into my washing machine). 2. I simply put the nuts in the provided bag and threw them in my washer. When I pulled them out of the dryer, my clothes weren't just unscented (which sometimes is just overwhelming), but softer than ever before.

    If you suffer from allergies, this is probably the best thing for ya.

    Great product that's healthy for my skin and my clothes!

    Lavé soap Nuts bag and two mesh wash pouches Starter kit by réelle
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