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gardeningLani
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Lani
Rocky Comfort
Missouri
USA
15 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 1:14:44 PM
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| Hello everyone! I'm a newbie here and have been reading some post from way back when. There was some mention of homemade dishwasher soap. Could someone please post that receipe for me. I would love to try it! |
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MissDana
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
Dana
Carrollton
Georgia
USA
348 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 5:39:41 PM
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Hey Lani! Welcome to the farm! I use 2 tablespoons baking soda and 2 tablespoons of borax mixed together and scoop what I need. Of course I make up a large container of the stuff and then remake when I or rather my husband runs out. He does the dishes! So, I guess I mix 1 cup of each and then use as needed. Whew, that was long winded and confusing! Cheap, "green" and effective.
Give it a try!
Dana
Proud Farmgirl Sister # 267
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Summerstead
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Heather
Roseland
Nebraska
USA
119 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 05:44:18 AM
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I do the baking soda and borax mix, but it would always leave a film on my dishes. Once I started adding vinegar in the little rinse aid spot, it cleared up the film.
*Heather*
www.summerstead.blogspot.com
www.summerstead.etsy.com |
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gardeningLani
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Lani
Rocky Comfort
Missouri
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 06:12:30 AM
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| Thank you both so much! I'm excited to try this. Thanks for he welcome also. I hope to become a part of this community. |
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MissDana
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
Dana
Carrollton
Georgia
USA
348 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 06:21:35 AM
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Heather - I hadn't noticed a film before but I love the vinegar in the rinse container idea!
I'll add that to my husbands arsenal at night!
Cheers,
Dana
Proud Farmgirl Sister # 267
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 06:22:00 AM
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Hi Lani~
I mix up 1 cup borax and 1 cup washing soda. If your water is hard I would add a cup of baking soda as well. It takes about 2 tsp. of it per load. The original recipe I was given called for 1 tablespoon but that was too much for me in the end. I do add vinigar to the rinse agent area as well.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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Summerstead
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Heather
Roseland
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 06:49:58 AM
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Dana - I had heard so many good things about the borax/baking soda mix that I was surprised at the film, but it could be our water (we don't drink it because it gives us headaches) or our ancient dishwasher. Either way, the vinegar works great!
*Heather*
www.summerstead.blogspot.com
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teacups
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
terri
bryans road
maryland
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 1:24:15 PM
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| I use the 1 cup washing soda and 1 cup borax recipe as well. I also put in two packets of lemonade mix ( the Koolaid packs). I do use the vinagar in the rinse agent compartment, but I find that if I add it to the final rinse it works better. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
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USA
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teacups
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
terri
bryans road
maryland
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2008 : 08:00:06 AM
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| Sorry haven't been on in a while. Yes the Lemonade/koolaid if for the acidic acid. I guess you could use lemon juice as well. I found this recipe that I use, and it seems to work well. I just mix a big batch of the powdered recipe, so it is easy for me to use the powdered mix. I keep an antique vinagar jar on the dishwasher to remind me to put it in when the rinse cycle comes up. |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2008 : 11:30:33 AM
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Thank you Gals!!!
Dishwashing soap was on my list & now I don't have to buy it. Just more baking soda on the next trip to the store.
You are all awesome!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #97
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janetf
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
janet
bruce
wi
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2008 : 3:43:10 PM
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| I mixed up a batch using castile soap, tea tree oil & that left a film on glasses & pots. Going to try using just baking soda & borax, I use vinegar in the rinse. thanks |
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