Do they work well for all loads--colors, whites--and in all temps of water? I read one review that states the liquid version left the whites dingy.
1342422
I use cold water to wash all my clothes and the soap nuts worked fine. I did not use the liquid version though. I soaked the soap nuts in hot water first before putting in the washer (along with the water). I also put in a bit oxi-clean and baking soda. I use the wool balls with essential oil for dryer instead of dryer sheet. They ,too, work very well for me.
1342423
I have used the soap berries in hot, warm and cold water. NaturOli included a little pamphlet with information about how to get the best performance from the berries, and I've followed their directions and had really nice results! **Note that for the COLD water, they recommend soaking the little bag of berries in a cup of hot water first, (to activate them) then adding it to the cold wash. Also, I have found my best results (we have super hard water) are when I add some baking soda to the water at the same time as the berries.
1342424
I find that they work as well as any commercial liquid or powder that I formally used. The bag should be pulled out before the rinse cycle though.
1342425
Naturoli soap nuts work great. Just like regular detergent, you must use the same additives you would normally use, such as oxi clean, bleach etc. the only product I no longer use is fabric softner. For clingy fabrics such as slips, I give them a good shake and they're fine although a dryer sheet can be used.
1342426
I use the soap nuts and I have not experienced my clothes being dingy. I use hot water on my whites, the rest of my laundry is washed in cold water. I do get my soap nuts wet with warm water first .
151248
I take mine on wildfire assignments, and use to dry after showing...because they absorb SO much water quickly, and then they DRY back out quickly....I haven't used them to WASH with, but I don't see why not, as they do absorb water...and they DO dry out quickly !!!!!
729413
Tried. Didn't work too well. The balls don't soak well and they don't hold water like you think they should. I'm still looking for another option. Let me know if you find something!
828160
They are white. Then turn clear when added to water. If it's a colored water it will turn that color
504413
I have only used them in my top loader but I see no reason why you shouldn't. Here in Peru we only have cold water and they work fine.
1650461
Maybe defective...I see some white that shows thru but not a lot. Unless you may have stretched them out putting them on somehow. If they are still waterproof they should be fine.
844724
Not exactly. Some colors are fairly okay with water others are not. Based on my experience I wouldn't venture into watercolors with them. They work fine but they are best kept dry. I use mine for writing in my planner, doodling and sketching or journalIng, never for wet work. Sakura pens would be a better option or prisma liners for watercolor work.
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I have used these for water fitness for years! They are AWESOME!! I buy the green ones, cut them into lengths of about 26 inches, tie a sturdy knot at the end - leaving a good amount of "tails". I try to dry them between classes, but after the talc washes off they stick. Putting more talc seems icky for the pool. I rinse, and towel dry, but after about 12 - 14 months of constant use 5-7 times a week, I need to toss them and make new ones. They get little black dots that have no surface but look weird. I thought it might be mold so I bleached them FOREVER and they were still there. But still, that is a lot of awesome arm and leg exercizing that I get for that year! I have used these for water fitness for years! They are AWESOME!! I buy the green ones, cut them into lengths of about 26 inches, tie a sturdy knot at the end - leaving a good amount of "tails". I try to dry them between classes, but after the talc washes off they stick. Putting more talc seems icky for the pool. I rinse, and towel dry, but after about 12 - 14 months of constant use 5-7 times a week, I need to toss them and make new ones. They get little black dots that have no surface but look weird. I thought it might be mold so I bleached them FOREVER and they were still there.... » Read More I have used these for water fitness for years! They are AWESOME!! I buy the green ones, cut them into lengths of about 26 inches, tie a sturdy knot at the end - leaving a good amount of "tails". I try to dry them between classes, but after the talc washes off they stick. Putting more talc seems icky for the pool. I rinse, and towel dry, but after about 12 - 14 months of constant use 5-7 times a week, I need to toss them and make new ones. They get little black dots that have no surface but look weird. I thought it might be mold so I bleached them FOREVER and they were still there. But still, that is a lot of awesome arm and leg exercizing that I get for that year! « Show Less
1922369
I use them for mayo, mustard and ketchup. Never had any issues but i haven't tried water.
1805660
I don't have a water softener and I haven't had any problems with mine turning white. They've actually held up really well.
1805663
We also have hard water and haven't had any problems with them turning white..and we use them all the time.
1319764
They stay a clear color but beware they shrink and they are already small. Amazon refunded me quick for them tho. Be very careful or they will realy shrink when thermo fitting
644881
I would recommend them, as one backpacker to another - they're small and light and great to stick into your water bladder. They work similarly to iodine but remove additional things iodine can't and don't leave a dreadful taste. I used them hiking through Africa in September and I did not get sick, so I'd use them again.
1083436
They dried very quickly for me. I even dumped some water on the let one day out in the field to test it out. It repelled most of the water and what remained dried quickly.
1707751
I have read some, not all reviews share the same issue. For me the inserts did not freeze, and whatever color the liquid was, colored the lining/insides and the drink tasted weird..... The company replaced mine, and they work great.
1805662
I have hard water and I wash these by hand. I chose to do that because of what the dishwasher has done to other utensils. No problems with any white build up on mine and I use them daily.
371695
No problem with water, these are the best. a little vibration, but not enough to be of concern..I did put those little bullet mirrors on it for added view. You won't find a better deal, unless you spend $38,000 for a new truck with real hauling mirrors built in.....