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Wash your pads in hot water before use to bring the Hemp core to maximum absorbency. Follow the simple steps for either Wet Method or Dry Method for cleaning your cloth pads:
Dry Method
* Step 1 Warm water lather with mild detergent. * Step 2 Rinse and squeeze till clear. * Step 3 Hang dry till laundry day. * Step 4 Machine or hand wash. * Step 5 Tumble or line dry.
Wet Method
* Step 1 Warm water rinse. * Step 2 Soak in cool water (from 1 to 24 hours) * Step 3 Machine or hand wash. * Step 4 Tumble or line dry.
Do NOT use bleach or softeners with either method.
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Hemp is a fiber that has a finish similar to flax or linen and ramie. It is very quick-growing and has exceptionally long fibers. Cotton fibers are about 20 millimeters long, while the fibers of the hemp plant can reach several meters in length. As well as their much greater length, hemp fibers are stronger more absorbent, warmer and far more environmentally friendly than cotton since a crop of hemp requires no application of herbicides. The more hemp is used, the softer it gets. In case you didn't know, Hemp fabric "wears-in", instead of "wears-out" that is to say, the fabric gets more absorbent with each use (wash and dry). It has to do with the oils being washed away from the fabric and rendering it "thirsty". Hemp is also naturally resistant to mold, ultraviolet light and odors. It's the porous nature of the fiber that makes it more absorbent, then any other fabric including cotton. This porous nature allows hemp to "breathe," so that it is cool under warm conditions. It will hold holds 3 times its weight! Good reasons to choose hemp as a superior, odor resistant cloth.
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Morrocco Method 5 Elements Shampoos are designed to be used in rotation so that all aspects of hair and scalp can be nourished and maintained. Pine Shale (Air) and Apple Cider Vinegar (Fire) Shampoos nourish the hair and stimulate growth. Sea Essence (Water) and Earth Essence (Earth) Shampoos detoxify and regenerate hair and scalp. Rotate all four for maximum care — Pine Shale today, Apple Cider Vinegar tomorrow, Sea Essence the next day, then Earth Essence, then back to Pine Shale Shampoo to continue the rotation cycle.
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All Sales are Final. Please read the ingredient list. Morrocco Method`s products are 100% plant-, botanical-, and marine-based products with natural smells and no foaming. You will detox.
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Maggie’s Soap Nuts are the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry Tree (Sapindus mukorrosi), related to the lychee and rambutan. Maggie’s Soap Nuts are harvested in Indian and Indonesian jungles where Soap Nut trees are holding forests and families together! The Soap Nuts fall to the ground where they are collected by local folks who have used them for centuries.
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You should change cloth menstrual pads about as often as you would store bought pads at first, until you can gauge your needs more accurately. On average, you will need about 10-12 per period depending on your flow and if you wash the pads in the middle of your period or soak them until the end. Try Panty Protectors™ for your light flow days.
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Maggie’s Soap Nuts work like a detergent. They contain saponin, an all-natural surfactant. Conventional detergents are manufactured, chemical surfactants. Surfactants work by breaking the surface tension of water so it can more easily penetrate into fabrics, effectively making water “wetter.” Once wet, the agitation of your washing machine (or your hands) shakes the dirt loose from your clothes. Then Soap Nuts’ saponin holds the dirt in suspension in the water (preventing it from re-depositing on your clothes) until you’ve rinsed it away.
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Most laboratory cleaners contain foaming agents to “trick” consumers that the product is working. In truth, the quantity of bubbles does not tell you if a cleaner is effective! Maggie`s Soap Nuts keep you clean without phoney bubbles. Because they are low sudsing, Soap Nuts are ideal for H.E. and front- loader machines.
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Can I use Soap Nuts to clean more than my laundry? Yes! In Indian Ayurvedic science, Soap Nuts are used as a skin and hair cleanser. Soap Nuts are used in Bali by artisans who create beautiful jewelry and batik fabrics.
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We recommend two whole Maggie`s Soap Nuts per load of hot water wash. For really dirty clothes, giant loads, or when washing in cold water, you can use more nuts. You’ll know you’ve used too many nuts if your clothes feel stiff after washing. The stiffness results from excess saponin in the rinse water and is not harmful to you or the clothes. The stiffness will go away after the next washing.
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Yes! The saponin in Maggie`s Soap Nuts releases quickly into hot water, and more slowly in cold water. When washing in hot water you only need two soap nuts per load and they’ll release all of their saponin in about one wash. When washing with cold water, up to 4 nuts and reuse them up to 4 times. You’ll know the saponin in Maggie`s Soap Nuts is used up when the nuts no longer feel squeaky clean or sudsy when you rub them.
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The Baby Bunch is a totally new gift to the market. It consists of a beautifully wrapped bouquet of infant clothing enhanced with fabric, paper and wood flowers and leaves. The Baby Bunch is the ideal gift to take to your next baby shower. When visiting a friend or family member in the hospital, why take flowers – take a bouquet of baby clothes! The Baby Bunch is an innovative centerpiece for a baby shower.
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Yes! The saponin in Maggie`s Soap Nuts releases quickly into hot water, and more slowly in cold water. When washing in hot water you only need the equivalent of two whole Soap Nuts per load. They’ll release all of their saponin in about one wash. When washing with cold water, up to 4 nuts and reuse them up to 4 times. Alternatively, pre-soak your cotton sack containing two soap nuts in a little hot water to release the saponin. After a couple minutes of soaking, add the mixture to the cold-water wash.
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When you are placing the Baby Bunch into your shopping cart, there is an option to add a personal message, or if you miss that, there is a space provided at checkout for comments, and you can enter your message at that time. There is no extra charge for this service.
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No need to remove the soap nuts from the rinse cycle. There`s no soapy residue to rinse away! The little bit of saponin left in the rinse adds softness and body to your clothes.
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Yes! Maggie`s Soap Nuts are 100% natural, safe and hypoallergenic. We recommend them for babies and people with sensitive skin. In Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Soap Nuts are used traditionally to treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. With Maggie’s Soap Nuts, there’s nothing between you and your clothes but Mother Nature!
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The clothes have been designed specifically for infants aged 0-6 months, or up to a 16 lb. baby. The Organic Bunches are also available in sizes 6-12 months, or up to a 22 lb. baby.
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You can use Maggie`s Soap Nuts to purify your washing machine. To remove chemical residues from your machine, run a full load of rags through a warm or hot wash cycle with 4-5 soap nuts in the sack.
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Simply pull the clothing out of the bud. This works well for the t-shirts, socks, bib and hat. For the onesies, you will need to carefully unwrap them from the green tape. Simply unravel the green tape and you should easily be able to release the onesie. DO NOT use scissors or knives to cut the tape. You don't need to use them. We cannot accept returns for damaged items that have been cut. No exceptions.
When you have removed all of the clothing you will be left with a lasting bouquet of fabric, paper and wood rosebuds and leaves to save as a keepsake.
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Yes we can ship direct to the gift recipient but you must indicate this at time of order. If you want us to add your name to the box please make sure to lets us know who the recipient is, who it is from and add a short message when you add the item to your cart, or at checkout in the space provided for comments. Please make sure to print your receipt (that you will receive by email) as we do not include a receipt with the shipment due to the fact that it may be a gift.
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Each baby bunch and gift box will be packed in a sturdy outer shipping carton. The box will be strong enough to keep your baby bunch in perfect condition.
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Yes and No. On their own Maggie`s Soap Nuts have a mild, fresh, vinegary smell. They will not fragrance your clothes. For added fragrance, add a few drops of you favorite essential oil on the cotton sack. For a refreshing wash, Maggie likes to use geranium, coriander, or neroli.
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Nope. Maggie`s Soap Nuts naturally soften and add body to your clothes! In fact, Soap Nuts are used commercially to give body and sheen to expensive silks! You’ll love how your clothes feel after washing with Maggie’s Soap Nuts.
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To maintain sparkling whites we recommend that you always separate your colors. For extra stain removal, when necessary add a scoop of environmentally friendly oxygen bleach to the wash.
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You’ll know the saponin in Maggie`s Soap Nuts is used up when the nuts no longer feel squeaky clean and sudsy when you rub them. If they`re re-useable, let the shells dry out and use them again later. When the shells are ready to retire, add them to your garden compost.
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We import Maggie`s Soap Nuts from humid climates. Without a plastic bag the nuts absorb moisture from the very wet air and get black and sticky as they release their saponin. We pack a desiccant inside each bag to help absorb any moisture that gets trapped inside.
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Yikes! Soap Nuts turn black and sticky as they absorb moisture from the air. If your soap nuts are exposed to long-term moisture, like humid air, they may change color. This doesn’t affect Soap Nuts` cleaning power. In fact, some people think the sticky nuts clean better because they are pre-releasing their saponin. We like our nuts to release when WE are ready, so we pack them with a desiccant.
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Treat your Maggie`s Soap Nuts jewelry like pearls, by wiping them with a soft dry cloth. We don’t recommend taking your earrings into the bathtub, shower, steam room, or sauna. Your Maggie`s Soap Nuts jewelry is perishable (and cleansing) in wet environments. You might end up with an expired pair of earrings and a really clean neck!
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