| Author |
Cleaning Up:  Homemade dish soap?  |
|
|
rosetique
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Kristi
Leadville
CO
USA
9 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 12:53:54 PM
|
I am sure on here somewhere there is a recipe for homemade dishsoap. I usually use Biokleen or Seventh Generation but live in the middle of nowhere so have to have it shipped to me. I am about out... and my box of stuff won't be here until Tuesday. If anyone has a great recipe for homemade I would love to try it!  Keep in mind I have little resources to purchase anything though! Just a Safeway and it is LITTLE! Thanks! |
|
|
sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 07:09:19 AM
|
well i am hoping some one can answer your question. i for one have not found a liquid dish soap to make. they all require cooking and alcohol. so if some one has a way to do it, i would be thrilled. thanks for posting the question happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
|
 |
|
|
RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 10:56:26 AM
|
Hi Kristi!
I make a homemade dish soap,here is the recipe.I also posted a similiar homemade laundry detergent recipe a few days ago,I hope this helps!
40 ounces water
16 ounces castille bar or castille liquid soap
4 ounces liquid glycerin
1 ounce rosemary essential oil
1 ounce sweet orange or lemon essential oil
Combine the water and grated soap in the top of a double boiler,gently heat unti soap has melted and liquid is clear and runny,add the glycerin then the essential oils,blend well and pour into containers,makes about forty ounces.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
|
|
|
lifesapeach
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Pam
Frankfort
OH
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 9:49:15 PM
|
| Boy, am I glad I found this forum!! I'm going to give this a try. |
|
|
|
msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 4:45:06 PM
|
I made some dishsoap a while back and was disappointed. Well, what I didn't realize is that you really need to get it to the 'rope phase'. You will melt the soap and keep stirring it until it acts like smooth marshmallow cream and is rope-y. I took the funky batch I had (it looked like wet cottage cheese) and re-heated it until it reached that phase, kept adding small amounts of water until it reached the consistency I wanted, then let it cool. Now it's great!
Look into 'hand-milling' soap, too. This is something I just got into. It is similar to the above, but you are making a solid bar and not a liquid. Really cool, and doesn't involve lye :0D
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
|
|
|
Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 2:49:00 PM
|
| Kathryn, thank you for the "recipe". Going to give it a try. Have been using the Seventh Generation too, but if I can make my own stuff - that all the better. I make my own laundry soap and cleaners, so this will be great to add to my collection and share with DIL's. Think I'll make some up for friends to try as well. Has to be more cost effective than buying the stuff at the health food store as I usually do. Thanks again. |
|
|
|
Valgirl
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Valerie
Hot Springs
AR
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 05:44:53 AM
|
So far, I have not been happy with any that I have made. I will try this recipe. I keep getting those "soap scum" spots and icky residue on my dishes. You can scrape lines into it with your fingernails....ick.... I use if for hand soap though.. :) ..
Today is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Valerie (Farmgirl #2356) |
|
|
|
countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
|
|
RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2011 : 10:02:11 AM
|
Hi Krystle,
Sorry I didn't see this question sooner,yes,you could certainly omit the glycerin,I sometimes add glycerin because it helps "seal" moisture in your skin and can sometimes balance out the drying effects of the soap on your hands so it's purely for comfort and will not affect the effectiveness of the dish soap.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
|
|
|
batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 09:59:50 AM
|
I know this may sound odd but in my house my husband throws away the shampoo bottles even if there is a small amount of it left in the bottom so I get them out of the bathroom trash can add a bit of water & have a dishwashing soap that smell nice...plus its a way to get ever last drop of the soap that would be in the trash if I didn't get it....I don't ever buy the type with conditioner in it but I don't think that would be a good thing for dishes I think it would leave a coating on the dishes even if you rinsed well......Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
Hen #2622 |
|
|
|
walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 03:12:47 AM
|
hmm. Dr. Bronners is supposed to be good, diluted in water.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 3:20:15 PM
|
(Michele) batznthebelfry, that's a great idea.
Also, glad to have the recipe. Thanks, Kathryn!
http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
|
|
|
Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2011 : 4:14:04 PM
|
I am really interested in this...but where do you get all the ingredients???
Fannie
Farm Girl #2746 |
|
|
| |
Cleaning Up: Homemade dish soap? |
|
Homemade dish soap?
