Shipping $7.95!
July 8th, 2009
Shipping charges are $7.95 for orders under $100.00 and $15.95 for orders over $100.00
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If you live in the US your order will ship from Blaine, Washington.
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If you live in Canada your order will ship from North Vancouver, BC
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Allison says:
Can you clarify – for washing cloth diapers, should you use half a tbsp or still a full tbsp?
admin says:
Nellie’s has no additives or fillers, therefore you can use a full tablespoon for a full load of cloth diapers.
Cindy says:
How much soda should I use for a load of cloth diapers in an HE front loader?
Evan says:
Should one use a laundry detergent as well as the washing soda, or is the washing sode meant to do the job of washing clothes by itself?
1 Tbs even in a commercial front-loading washing machine?
admin says:
Nellie’s is HE certified. When washing in an HE front load washer you can use the regular 1 tbs amount as it is very low sudzing and rinses clean which is the concern for HE front load washers.
The 1 tablespoon/nugget is recommended for regular size loads of laundry. Commercial washers with larger loads will require more.
Evan says:
So, I don’t have to add any regular detergent along with the washing soda? The washing soda by itself will clean the laundry?
admin says:
Nellie’s is a detergent. The name soda is used because there are no additives or fillers as in detergents. Nellie’s by itself will clean the laundry.
sandra407 says:
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
Arlene says:
Hi how do I open the 120 load can? the ledge is too deep for my can opener. Thank you
admin says:
You should be able to open the can with a butter knife or a flat head screw driver under the edge and just pop it up.
Emily says:
When using in a front loader, do I put the tablespoon full of laundry soda right onto the clothing area, or do I still pour it into the pull out compartment where I would normally pour liquid detergent? Do I measure it into the small liquid compartment, then follow with water to wash it in or just let the powder sit there?
Jeanne says:
I have bought and used your dryer balls and really like them. I am thinking about also buying your laundry detergent. I see your comments about HE washers and that you can use the regular amount of Nellies. However, I also have naturally extremely soft water. Should I use less Nellies, since there is soda ash in it, which is a softener? I do use a smidge less of the HE detergent I’m currently using (Tide).
Thanks…
Elena says:
The laundry soap I use now is all natural by J.R. Watkins and has NO SLS in it, which is what I watch for in products. More
and more manufacturers have removed it from thier products knowing how harmful it is to our families. But, I notice you have it as an ingredient ?????
Pattie says:
I love your laundry soda but I am very frustrated that all of the retailers in Kelowna have switched to only selling the laundry nuggets, which are more expensive and I found that when I wash with cold water in my HE machine, the packaging does not dissolve fully and I have pulled have dissolved packets half full of soap out of the laundry soap tray of my machine. I was worried that your company discontinued the powder form but I see that your website still sells it so I am wondering what the push is from retailers to only sell the nuggets- do they make more profit that way?
admin says:
I am not too sure why the retailers are not carrying Nellie’s in the soda form. There is no difference in profit.
Nellie’s has a thicker casing in the colder season so that the nuggets do not split in transit. We solved this issue by increasing the thickness of the film but the downside is that the nugget does not dissolve as well in cold water for some customers. This depends on how cold your water is and also the hardness. If you experience problems with the nuggets not dissolving we recommend using our powdered version during the winter season.
Durae says:
Are all of the ingredients in the laundry soda non-toxic? I have a baby with chemical sensitivity and I haven’t been able to find a detergent we like. Thank you!
admin says:
Nellie’s ingredients are listed on the package and there are no hidden ingredients. Nellie’s comes highly recommended for use with cloth diapering to skin sensitivities.
Barry Paisley says:
I just purchased a front loader, do I put the tablespoon full of laundry soda right onto the clothing area, or do I still pour it into the pull out compartment where I would normally pour liquid detergent? Do I measure it into the small liquid compartment, then follow with water to wash it in or just let the powder sit there and let the machine do the work? By the by we have used Nellie’s for years and want to continue with the new machine.
admin says:
Nellie’s has no fillers or phosphates and is great for front loading machines. You can put the soda right into the pull out compartment and it will wash down with the water.
Kristine says:
Are your products available in Ottawa, ON? They were recently recommended to me and while I don’t mind buying through the website I would rather not have to do mail orders on a regular basis.
admin says:
Nellie’s has a convenient find a retailer section on the website. Just enter your province/state then select your city. Here is the link. http://www.nelliesallnatural.com/shop/index.php?main_page=find_a_store
Tara says:
Hi! I just purchased Nellie’s powder for my cloth diapers. I used one scoop in a large load in my regular top loading washer. I realize that your soda is low sudsing, but there appears to be no suds at all. Is this normal?
admin says:
Nellie’s has no additives or fillers, therefore there are very little suds and they may be difficult to see.
Suzette says:
Hi there! Just bought a lot of your natural product, but forgot to ask how much to use in OUR area, (Edmonton, AB) where the water is extremely hard.
My first load of washing did not come very clean with quite hot water; underarm stains still present, food stains didn’t come quite out, etc.
Any suggestions?
Susan says:
hi, I’d like to know how to use oxygen brightener properly? Is it itself laundry detergent or it should be used along with regular detergent? and why it is “oxygen” brightener?
admin says:
Oxygen Brightener is an alternative to bleach which is to be used as an additive. The chlorine free oxygen brightener releases a boost of oxygen to lift stains while brightening whites and colors.
Laura says:
Someone posted a while back that you have SLS in your products but I didnt think you did ?? Can you clarify- Thanks
admin says:
Nellie’s does not use SLS in our products.
Tiff says:
Hi
I think this comment in the FAQ’s are where people are getting confused about SLS:
“The Detergent is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate. It is a coconut based (LAURYL) Ethoxylated fatty alcohol. Coconut oil on its own will wash nothing. It is therefore chemically modified so that it becomes surface active and thus performs like a detergent. This commodity is widely used by many detergent manufacturers because it is readily biodegradable, non toxic and mild and efficient. It is also NOT Petroleum based.”
Jenny says:
From what I understand, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) is potentially just as bad as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). The problem with both is the possible 1,4-dioxane bi-product (which does not have to be listed as an ingredient). Not all products with SLS or SLES have these toxic bi-products, but it’s hard to find out which products have it (can’t assume “natural” products will be better in this case).
Jenny says:
Can you tell us if your product is 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde free?
admin says:
1, 4 Dioxane is a by-product of the process of making sulfated Ethoxylated surfactants from vegetable fatty acids. It may be found in the raw materials at about 10 parts per million or less. (0.001%) Some manufacturers have “scrubbers” to remove the 1, 4 Dioxane. It is never added in any form.
I any event the presence, if any, in the surfactant is so tiny that is negligible in effect and has been approved by organizations like the EPA and Heath Canada.
admin says:
1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of the ethoxylation process of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is not Ethoxylated and has no 1,4-dioaxne. We make sure that our suppliers produce SLES with less than 10 Parts per Million. (I part per million is the same as 1 inch in 15 miles)
When used in the detergent product at say 15% we have 10 ppm x 15% = 1.5 parts per million. Then you will dilute it into about 20 liters of water in your washing machine which then gives 0.075 ppm – which is so small it is virtually not measureable.
I would not be concerned at that level especially as it is not even entering the body but is washed away with the rinse process.
Jenny says:
I appreciate your quick and honest response:)
Would your company consider removing the 1,4-dioxane byproduct? From what I understand, it is not an expensive process.
The Organic Consumers Association published a list of products with and without 1,4-dioxane (www.safelaundryguide.com/Detergents_with_Dioxane.html) (www.1-4dioxane.com). I could change brands, but I’d prefer stick with Nellie’s.
If you offered a 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde free product, which continues to be effective (even on diapers) and reasonably affordable, your detergent would be like the Dr. Bronner’s of soap. It would be a no-brainer (especially for mom’s wanting to minimize their children’s exposure to toxic chemicals).
Thank you for the dialogue.
Jenny says:
Should I take the lack of response as a no?
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