{"id":55917,"date":"2023-07-10T11:56:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T09:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/ivy-detergent-recipe\/"},"modified":"2023-07-10T11:56:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T09:56:39","slug":"ivy-detergent-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/ivy-detergent-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivy detergent recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

A natural 100% plant-based detergent that you can pick yourself!
\nWe’re all familiar with Marseille soap detergents <\/strong>(effective and versatile), ash detergents<\/strong> (effective, but you still need a chimney, and less suitable for white laundry) and soap nuts<\/strong> (which unfortunately come from a little too far away). Here’s a local, natural alternative that’s handy all year round, zero waste and zero budget: ivy detergent<\/strong>!
\nYes, climbing ivy(hedera helix<\/em>, meaning “spiral rope”), the plant that lines building facades, twists around fences and wraps itself around tree trunks.
\nIvy has a bad reputation<\/strong>: invasive, its berries contain toxins <\/strong>that make them unfit for consumption, and its sap can be irritating<\/strong> to the skin if handled carelessly.<\/p>\n

And yet!<\/h3>\n
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Climbing ivy (not to be confused with creeping ivy, which remains on the ground) is traditionally used to make detergent.
\nIt naturally contains 5 to 8% saponins<\/strong>, natural surfactants found in various plants (notably quinoa…) to protect against certain parasites, microbes or fungi.) to protect the plant against certain parasites, microbes or fungi.
\nThanks to their degreasing and detergent properties<\/strong>, these saponins will play a decisive role in your laundry.
\nWhile being 100% biodegradable<\/strong>, ivy will take care of your laundry, respect your skin, lather (a little) and clean (not so bad!).<\/p>\n

And ivy grows all year round in our region. Local and seasonal, who can beat that? <\/h3>\n

What about the environment <\/strong>?
\nAs we’ve just seen, saponin is a substance that can be toxic in high doses or in high concentrations.
\nHowever, a small amount goes down the drain with each wash, and as it is easily biodegradable, it will quickly dissolve in wastewater.
\nAnd it’s not as if it’s widely used in our society! All in all, its impact is infinitely less than that of industrial detergents<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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So the next time you’re out and about, grab a pair of scissors and a canvas bag, and get picking!<\/h3>\n

Ivy detergent recipe<\/h2>\n

To make your ivy detergent, you will need: <\/em><\/strong>
\n\/\/ 50 fresh climbing ivy leaves
\n\/\/ 1.5L water
\n\/\/ 20g baking soda (optional but highly recommended for greater effectiveness)
\n\/\/ 1 large saucepan
\n\/\/ 1 cheesecloth or fine cloth
\n\/\/ 1 glass or plastic recycling bottle
\nHow to proceed <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n