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EarthMamaJEM
Farmgirl in Training

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Jenn
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2010 :  7:16:40 PM  Show Profile
I'm looking for a good recipe for detergent meant for a dish washer. Right now we use 7th generation, which when our scratch and dent store has it we stock up on but they havent for a while and I do not want to pay full price and figured now would be a good time to try to make my own and see if I like it.

I am Jenn. Wife to A, mama to S, B, L and V.

msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl

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Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2010 :  11:24:59 AM  Show Profile
Jenn, just a couple of days ago, I tried this MJF recipe and I just love it!

1 c. Borax (20 Mule Team)
1/2 c. baking soda

Mix well.

I use about a tablespoon or two per load, depending on how dirty the dishes are. I love it! So easy, and no funky stuff in it. I also add about 3-5 drops tea tree oil and about 5 drops of my choice of essential oil (usually citrus) to the bottom of the dishwasher before turning it on. :0)

Cheers!

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Sarahpauline
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sarah
Ringgold GA
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2010 :  7:21:46 PM  Show Profile
I use borax and baking soda in a big shaker as dish soap for the sink too. I can just sprinkle it on the dishes and sceub away.

Oh Mr Darcy!

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EarthMamaJEM
Farmgirl in Training

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Jenn
PA
USA
38 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2010 :  06:30:09 AM  Show Profile
Thank you, I will pick up the Borax today and give it a shot. Are the EO's needed or just for scent/extra disinfecting?

I am Jenn. Wife to A, mama to S, B, L and V.
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl

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Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2010 :  1:36:20 PM  Show Profile
I add the EO's for disinfection purposes as well as aromatherapeutic purposes :0D I am not really keen on EO's yet other than the fact that I love using them, lol.

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Lynda V.
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Lynda
New Lenox IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2010 :  7:50:45 PM  Show Profile
I'm going to give that a try ,too. I have been making my own laundry detergent,but this is the first time I've seen a recipe for dishwasher detergent. Thanks! I love not having to use the stuff from the grocery store.
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