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| campchic |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:02:10 AM
What do you use for dishwasher detergent? Liquid or powdered? We have extremely hard water. What do you suggest.
Erin
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| ranchmama |
Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 10:13:59 AM
Oh I will have to try this too! Once I get the stuff for the laundry soap...
I use Electosol tabs. I can get them at CostCo in the big tubs. Last time they were buy one get one free, so I got 4.. Has lasted me quite a while..
I have soft water and I don't use a rinse.. but would try the vinegar when I try the new soap.
Thanks for the tips!
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 06:45:22 AM
Arm and Hammer produces Washing Soda.
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| dkisselburgh |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 05:04:36 AM
Hi. I pour straight white vinegar (about 1/4 cup) into main body of the dishwasher every time I start a load. Works like a charm. (What the folks at Jet Dry don't want you to know!)
What are some brand names for the washing soda?
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| City_Chick |
Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 07:04:12 AM
I use straight vinegar in mine!
Christina
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 8:27:55 PM
Christina: I agree about those dawn tablets being super expensive. I'm going to try the vinegar. Do you use straight vinegar in the jet-dry dispenser, or do I have to dilute the vinegar? I've never done this. Please give me your advice. Thanks.
Marly |
| City_Chick |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 11:29:00 AM
I am able to get my washing soda at my Kroger's grocery store but I did have a tough time finding it the first time I looked for some for laundry soap. Some people over on the Laundry Soap forum have said they can get it at their Wal-Mart however mine doesn't carry it. So you may have to check around for it or order it on-line.
Christina
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| StarMeadow |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 11:13:34 AM
I've seen borax in my grocery store but can you get "washing soda" there too? I'd like to try that as well. |
| bboopster |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 07:12:43 AM
Mrs. Meyers is wonderful. Used it at my old job. Smells very nice a little on the expensive side for my household. 
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| City_Chick |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:43:45 AM
I have seen Mrs. Meyers at a couple of places but I have never tried it. You wil have to give me your opinion on it if you do!
Christina
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| campchic |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:12:51 AM
Ooh, I'll have to try that. I'm all for saving $$ and saving my septic system. I've been thinking of trying Mrs. Meyers products, but my dishwasher will be here before I can get my order.
Erin
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| City_Chick |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:08:35 AM
Erin I make my own using 1 cup borax and 1 cup washing soda. It takes about 1-2 Tablespoons per load. I also add vinegar to the jet-dry dispenser to help them rinse sparkling clean. Before that I was using Dawn dish tabs. They worked well but I was sick of paying so much for them as the price has risen so much! Plus the natural stuff is probably better for my family.
Christina
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