FAQ
Here is a list of all of the questions we feel you may need to know before you make a purchase with us. If there is anything else you feel we're missing, please message us at hello@messybynature.co.uk.
Our Brand
What is Messy By Nature?
Messy By Nature is a Manchester-based business with a focus on simplicity and transparency. Our products contain high-quality, straightforward ingredients that are as effective as traditional supermarket alternatives but without the long list of harmful, confusing, and often obscured ingredients.
What makes us different than other laundry brands?
All of our products are completely natural and as eco-friendly as possible.
They contain no bleach, no parabens or sulfates and no harsh-chemicals.
Where are we based?
We are based in Manchester, England.
We ship all across the UK.
Where are we stocked?
Keep It Local, Potteries Centre, Stoke-On-Trent
One Small Step, Altrincham
The Natural Supermarket, Online
Soap Berries
How do Soap Berries work?
Soap Berries contain saponins, which are natural foaming agents. When they are in contact with water they are activated and release gentle anti-bacterial suds. They foam up lift the dirt off laundry and kill bacteria too. And yes, they really work!
How do I use Soap Berries in my laundry?
- Put around 5 Soap Berries into a small cotton bag (included) and put the whole bag in the washing machine drum with your laundry and use your normal washing settings.
- Once your wash is complete, take out the bag and leave to dry. This can then be used for around 7 wash cycles.
- After these 7 washes are done compost the used Soap Berries and refill your bag.
What are Soap Berries?
Soap Berries (or Sapindus) are a dried fruit, similar to a lychee that release gentle anti-bacterial suds when activated in water.
Our Soap Berries originate in India, where they have been used for centuries to cover all types of cleaning needs including washing dishes and it is regularly used as shampoo too.
Why are they a more sustainable choice?
Soap Berries contain no harsh-chemicals unlike supermarket alternatives and are 100% natural.
The lack of harsh-chemicals mean they are better to aquatic life, which is heavily affected by what we use in our water systems.
Soap Berries are also biodegradable and can be composted after use. Most supermarket alternatives stick around for a very long time and contain ingredients, which can pollute the environment.
This is a really brief overview, for more information read our blog post.
Can I use Soap Berries in any wash?
Yes, Soap Berries can be used in any wash cycle at any temperature and will work perfectly well to clean your clothes.
Can people with sensitive skin use Soap Berries?
Soap Berries are naturally hypoallergenic so should not cause any reactions.
If you're unsure, we offer taster packs which can be used for around 7 washes which are great to give them a try before comitting to a whole jar.
Do Soap Berries contain nuts?
Although they are commonly called soap nuts, Soap Berries are actually nut free, they are a dried fruit.
Laundry Oils
How to use Laundry Oils
Add around 6 drops of you favourite Laundry Oil into your fabric softener per wash and turn washing machine on to your chosen setting.
The Laundry Oil will be diluted into your washing and spread across all of your laundry giving it a natural long-lasting fragrance.
What are Laundry Oils made from?
Our Laundry Oils are made from 100% pure essential oils and nothing else.
They are all handmade and completely seasonal.
What makes Laundry Oils different than other laundry products?
Our Laundry Oils are 100% natural and contain no synthetic perfume or fragrance oils, making them better for your health and the environment. For more information on why you should use Laundry Oils read our blog post.
Can people with sensitive skin use Laundry Oils?
At Messy By Nature we keep our fragrance and laundry cleanser separate as we know that everyones skin is different and reacts differently to cleaning ingredients.
Most people, even with really sensitive skin should be absolutely fine with our products but we always recommend doing a test in one wash load first and checking how it works for you personally.
If you need any guidance or advice with this please to not hesitate to get in touch with Chloe at hello@messybynature.co.uk.
Lavender Bags
What are the benefits of using Lavender Bags?
Lavender Bags can be used to keep stored clothing fresh long after washing.
They keep stored laundry from smelling musty with their natural lavender scent.
Lavender bags also repel pests in stored fabrics such as moths and spiders, which is great to avoid moth holes and unwanted friends in your clean bedding.
How to use Lavender Bags
Lavender Bags can be used anywhere you store fabric. All you need to do is place them in a drawer or on a hanger in your wardrobe and they will work their magic.
What are Lavender Bags made from?
Inside our Lavender Bags is 100% dried lavender.