We have a front loader & with normal washing powder/liquid it's recommended you put them through on an extra rinse cycle. With soapnuts this isn't necessary, they still come out just as clean except on really rare occasions, but we're using less water, they get through the wash quicker & I no longer worry about chemicals against my baby's skin. Personally I think anyone using cloth nappies should try soapnuts!
K Banks, Tauranga, July 2008