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| ashcordes |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 12:09:24 PM
Ok ladies while we're on the subject of natural soaps...what do you use for dish soap? Are the same nasty chemicals in dish soap that are in shampoo and shower gel? If so that's a horrible thought that we're eating off of dishes washed in that. I'm at work right now so I can't look at the list of ingredients in dish soap. |
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| blueroses |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 3:48:57 PM
christine,
you can get the liquid castille soap at any health or natural products store. i get the washing soda at my grocery store in the laundry detergent aisle.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| MsCwick |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 9:10:10 PM
Where do you get castille and washing soda??
Cristine |
| Trace |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 8:21:44 PM
I've switched over to Ecover and love it!!
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| Jana |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 8:06:00 PM
Tasha, that would be great if you could post the recipe! Right now I use Ivory Liquid, which is relatively mild, but with me having problems with detergents in general, using something else might be a good idea. I'm constantly having to lotion my hands. My dishwasher is broken and I can't afford another at the moment, so I AM the dishwasher! Grating castile is NOT something I'd be able to do with fibro, either.
Jana |
| kitchensqueen |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 4:50:12 PM
I use the scent-free Seventh Generation, and it cuts through grease like you wouldn't believe!
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 09:35:42 AM
Instead of grated castille you can use liquid castille...I have a dishsoap recipe, but I am not finding my book immediately around me. I'll find it later and post it.
I normally use Seventh Gen. but I just bought at the co-op I belong to, a big bottle of EcoVer. I am anxious to try it and I have heard nothing but goodness about it.
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Tasha-Rose
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| simpler1773 |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 08:34:04 AM
Thank you for that link Karen! I ordered 15 bottles of dishsoap for $2 each, I think I'm set for awhile! I got a bottle of Caldrea countertop spray a long time ago and I'm just starting to get twords the bottom, a little goes a long way.
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
| KarenP |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 5:15:57 PM
Hi Ashley
I use Caldrea dish soap too, I'm currently using WHITE SPRUCE, nice scent.
Hey, they have a sale right now,75% off, closeout on seasonal stuff you might want to check it out.
I bought enough to last me this whole year and a few for gifts.
http://www.caldrea.com/SearchResult.aspx?categoryID=145
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 4:26:33 PM
I love Mrs. Meyers lavender dish soap. Smells so great and works great too. (This is for 'do-it-yourself-dish doing; no dishwasher here.) |
| Persephone |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 10:26:19 AM
Borax isn't totally nontoxic. There's some info about it here: http://www.magicalchildhood.com/articles/borax.htm
I'd still use it in my laundry, but I wouldn't use it on dishes. |
| MustangSuzie |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 09:25:48 AM
Since you can use a borax and baking soda combo in place of dishwashing detergent ( I have done this and it works great!) I am going to take the laundry soap recipe Tasha posted and except use baking soda instead of washing soda for washing dishes. I have used just plain borax before when I was out of dish soap and it makes the water so soft.
So it will be....
1 cup grated castille
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup borax
Remember though...just because it doesn't suds up does not mean it isn't clean! 
Sarah |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 6:33:25 PM
I've used Trader Joe's lavender and it works really well. Any of the Bio-Kleen stuff is great. But right now -- please don't yell at me -- I'm using Palmolive. That is the brand I've always used. I love the smell and sometimes I just have to use a bottle and then go back to the natural stuff.
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 5:57:38 PM
I use Seventh Generation's lavender dish soap. Mmmmmm. I love the smell. But, I have to admit to using Fairy liquid every now and then, It's from England and I used it when I was there. When my friend went back in November, she brought back a bottle for me. :)
Karin |
| lamarguerite farm |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 5:35:10 PM
I use Seventh Generation with orange oil and I love it!! It's especially great after making cold processed soap because it cuts through all the oils on the equipment. Bio-Kleen also has great products as well. I use there laundry soap and stain and odor remover.
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
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| blueroses |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 3:23:53 PM
Hi Ashley,
I use Caldrea dishsoap in lavender & pine. I love it. It smells so good and is natural.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
