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Cleaning Up:  Dishwashing liquid?!  |
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Miles
TX
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 Posted - May 15 2008 : 12:36:26 PM
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There are threads for making your own laundry detergent...so, I was wondering does anyone make their own dishwashing soap? If so will you direct me to the recipe
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 15 2008 : 3:20:52 PM
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Sherri- does the dishwasher soap work well? I hate the liquid stuff and my dishes do not come clean.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2008 : 3:37:01 PM
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This apartment has an older dishwasher, so I think that may be the problem but I am going to give it a go because I hate handwashing. Thanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 15 2008 : 3:37:01 PM
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I use the homemade dishwasher soap. It works OK, not bad, but not great either. My main issue is that the glasses are a little cloudy, but I usually just take them out & dry them with a damp towel to shine a little bit. I figure it is a little more work but worth it to be natural.
For homemade dish soap (like Dawn or whatever) I either use Dr Bronners Castile soap or Sal Suds mixed with water, or Shaklee's Basic H mixed with water. None are as concentrated as the commercial stuff, but both do a fine job. |
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Miles
TX
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Posted - May 15 2008 : 7:48:13 PM
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I was first asking about hand dishwashing soap, but I am happy to find homemade dishwasher soap too!
Lisa, where do you find Sal Suds, or the other brands you mentioned? Is Dr Bronners Castile the same as the Kirk's Castile used in the laundry detergent recipe? You just mill it down and mix with water? Sorry lots of questions!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 15 2008 : 7:57:58 PM
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For homemade hand dishwashing soap...I just use my homemade hand soap!! I take all the little leavings that are in the bucket after I pour into the mold, reconstitute only to the "gel" stage and I put in a squeeze bottle. It works great. I also put a little vinegar in my rinse water when I remember to.
PS, you can reconstitute almost any homemade or commercial soap to the gel state- so if you don't make your own soap, you could buy some from any one of the many farmgirls who do! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2943 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 15 2008 : 8:23:58 PM
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Jessica
I got a good deal on my Dr Bronners products at GNC of all places(online) They were having a buy one get one free & I stocked up. I got lavendar & peppermint castile & also the Sal Suds. I love the peppermint, VERY strong, & great for doggie smells.. Alee that is a great idea also |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
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laura
utah
USA
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Posted - May 17 2008 : 4:44:55 PM
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For the cloudy dishes using borax and baking soda...use vinegar in your rinse cycle.
You may be using too much of the homemade soap, cut back a little fill up only one compartment and leave compartment open when you start the dishwasher.
Give your dishwasher a good cleaning cycle (empty) with only vinegar and that will clear up some of the residue.
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2943 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 17 2008 : 6:33:18 PM
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| Thanks Laura, I will try that |
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DearMildred
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Amanda
Tulsa
OK
USA
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Posted - May 22 2008 : 2:01:53 PM
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Man, is there anything baking soda and vinegar can't do? ;-)
Lisa do you just squirt the Dr Bronners onto the sponge, or can you fill a sink with it?
I try to give my dirty dishes a bath rather than shower them but sometimes I just have one or two. Is it very drying to skin? (I'm thinking more of the doggy bath in that regard. Mildred gets itchy in the summer.)
~Amanda in OK~
Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered by your old nonsense. -Emerson |
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Jessica
Miles
TX
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Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 4:41:02 PM
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OK I did a little digging and found a book titled, Homemade Best Made by Reader's Digest. In it there is a recipe for dish liquid. It reads:
1/4 c soap flakes
2 c hot water
1/4 c glycerin
1/2 tsp lemon essential oil
combine soap & water stir until dissolved. cool to lukewarm. Stir in glycerine & oil & leave to cool. As the mixture cools it gels. Stir w/fork to break up gel, using a funnel pour into a narrow necked bottle. To use, squrit 2-3 tsp under running water in sink.
I haven't made it, but I thought you soapmaking girls would have all the stuff on hand and might like to try it! If anyone makes some, please come back and post and let us know if you like it!
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 10:48:59 AM
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Originally posted by Bfriday
OK I did a little digging and found a book titled, Homemade Best Made by Reader's Digest. In it there is a recipe for dish liquid. It reads:
1/4 c soap flakes
2 c hot water
1/4 c glycerin
1/2 tsp lemon essential oil
combine soap & water stir until dissolved. cool to lukewarm. Stir in glycerine & oil & leave to cool. As the mixture cools it gels. Stir w/fork to break up gel, using a funnel pour into a narrow necked bottle. To use, squrit 2-3 tsp under running water in sink.
I haven't made it, but I thought you soapmaking girls would have all the stuff on hand and might like to try it! If anyone makes some, please come back and post and let us know if you like it!
Farmgirl Sister #188
jessica, I am going to try it this afternoon. I have lavender essential oil I wonder if I could use that instead!!
AngiKay
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
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