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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 05 2018 : 5:41:55 PM
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I have tried homemade dishwasher soap before and never was happy with the results. Today I tried a new recipe and loved it. The dishes came out clean and I used vinegar for the rinse. I couldn't have been happier. I can't wait to try the next project - whatever that will be.
Lori Beck |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2018 : 04:14:52 AM
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Yes, please share your recipe!
Dawn in IL
In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more exalted simplicity. ~John Burroughs, "The Snow-Walkers," 1866 |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2018 : 5:49:39 PM
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I used 2 parts washing soda, 2 parts borax, one part salt, and one part citric acid ( food grade ). Mix together well and keep in a tightly sealed container. I have mine in used coffee container but it keeps better in a glass jar with a lid.
Lori Beck |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2018 : 4:08:53 PM
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Lori, this is good to know because I have never been able to make a good source either. Will have to try and see how it goes. It certainly is cheaper and I already have the washing soda and borax because I make my own laundry detergent.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2018 : 5:41:37 PM
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So far I have not had any problems with it. The dishes are coming out clean and shiny. I always rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. I did not have a glass quart jar to put the dishwasher soap in and it gets somewhat hard. I have to work some lose to put in the dishwasher.
Lori Beck |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2018 : 11:00:10 AM
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That's the recipe I used, I just kept my citric acid in a separate container and added it each load. That's what causes it to clump. My dishwasher went out and don't want another one but that recipe was my go to one.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2018 : 11:37:02 AM
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Kelly - I had to chuckle about you not wanting another dishwasher! We have not had one for about a year now... and I'm hoping to get one after Christmas!!! My children have all said they would be happy with a dishwasher as their only Christmas present this year. I guess they are tired of washing dishes, hahaha
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2018 : 1:59:34 PM
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I love being more simplistic. Today things are ever so pricey and seem so cheaply made to me.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2018 : 7:38:46 PM
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Kelly- Thanks for sharing that. I don't use the dishwasher often but once in a while I do. How much citric acid did you use per load?
Lori Beck |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1421 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
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Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 07:26:36 AM
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I use the same recipe, but after about a week, the glasses get cloudy. I tried using lemon essential oil, but it didn’t work. We have well water. Any recipes or ideas out there?
Joyce Hein
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FGOTM April 2016 |
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