USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC. 100% chemical free. The answer for sensitive skin & noses! Acclaimed by the "Green Dot Awards, "Possibly the most significant green innovation in history for everyday household cleaning needs." "...a business with a Green Dot Award is a business that can be trusted by consumers with stewardship of the environment." "BEST ECO-FRIENDLY DETERGENT" by the Examiner! Soap Nuts are Mother Nature"s gift - 100% natural laundry soap. A safe, hypoallergenic, biodegradable alternative to harsh & harmful chemicals. If you suffer from allergies, sensitive skin, or want to do your part for a greener earth, Soap Nuts are a dream come true! Soap Nuts are dried shells of the soapberry (a fruit) containing saponin (a highly effective cleaning agent) that works like most detergents & soaps, but WITH NO CHEMICALS! They have been used for ages in personal hygiene, hair care & multi-purpose cleaning. Easily converted to powder or liquid. Common to Asia, but only recently rediscovered in US & CA. NaturOli Soap Nuts are selected for optimal quality & guaranteed to be of the highest grade & effectiveness. Only wild harvested Sapindus Mukorossi soap berries - the most prized species. Inspected, sorted, & packaged IN THE USA!!! Simple to use: - Put 5-6 shells (1/2 oz) in wash bag. - Toss directly in washer with laundry. Don"t overstuff loads! - Reuse 5 - 8 times. Wash bag(s) + full 8-pg info & instructions included. One wash bag per lb. or min. one per order. Number of loads vary due to water temp, hardness, washer type, cycle selection, etc. Est. loads are based on 1/2 oz per medium sized loads. HE washers typically yield more loads. May use with traditional cleaning boosters as desired. Tip: Start fresh! Run a couple warm or hot loads with rags or such to help purge washer of residual chemical buildup.