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krissy Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 09:39:44 AM
I saw the thread about the homemade dishwasher detergent cubes, but we are on a septic tank system and aren't to use powders. Does anyone have a liquid detergent recipe that actually works?

Thanks in advance!

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opengatefarm Posted - Aug 21 2015 : 07:25:20 AM
I just found this post while adding one of my own. Anyone have an update on the recipe, how it is working, if you are still using it, any changes made?

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levisgrammy Posted - Jul 02 2015 : 4:22:06 PM
I think the tea tree oil helps with that also AnneMarie.

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knittingmom Posted - Jul 02 2015 : 10:35:16 AM
I'll make up a batch and see how it goes. I tried a very similar castile based recipe before and it left a film on the dishes that was very hard to get off, even with a vinegar rinse.





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levisgrammy Posted - Jul 02 2015 : 08:34:59 AM
AnneMarie,
I am not sure. We have well water and a conditioner for the house. I think that it is because of the iron in our water. I hope someone else who has tried it can tell you.

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knittingmom Posted - Jul 02 2015 : 07:51:17 AM
Does this work well if you have hard water?



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levisgrammy Posted - Jul 01 2015 : 1:02:55 PM
I just made this recipe up and tried it and was so happy with the great job it did on the dishes. I went ahead and doubled the batch twice since I had enough liquid castile to do it. And using just two tblsp works well.thanks for finding and sharing this krissy

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levisgrammy Posted - Jun 09 2015 : 5:21:57 PM
I found I have some tea tree oil. Hoping to try this by weeks end!

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"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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levisgrammy Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 07:08:36 AM
Is there a substitute that can be used for the tea tree oil?

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"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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levisgrammy Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 07:07:33 AM
Is there a substitute that can be used for the tea tree oil?

~Denise~
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"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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levisgrammy Posted - May 31 2015 : 06:18:28 AM
Thanks for sharing this recipe Kristen! I have been looking for one that actually works for a while with not much luck. Going to mix some up and give it a try.

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AdeleHale Posted - May 31 2015 : 02:18:43 AM
Going to try this as well! Thanks!
prayin granny Posted - Mar 15 2014 : 06:16:18 AM
Going to try this recipe as well!
Thank you!


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TeresaJ25 Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 2:04:36 PM
Thank you for this recipe Kristen, I going to mix up a batch this weekend and give it a go!

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krissy Posted - Jan 15 2014 : 08:18:09 AM
Well, I did some searching and came upon this recipe:

Automatic dishwasher detergent

1/2 cup liquid Castile soap
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 drops tea tree extract (or oil)
1/4 cup white vinegar

Store in squeeze bottle. Use 2 tablespoons per wash in a standard size dishwasher.

Do not substitute conventional liquid soap for the Castile unless it is a 'low sudsing' soap. Regular soaps will produce too many suds and overflow the dishwasher.


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