tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post2896706116672075696..comments2023-05-25T10:07:55.639-05:00Comments on Better Me, Better World: Homemade dishwashing detergent: Cheaper and greenerDmariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14689601569495984413noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-42912776818475705582011-03-16T22:20:56.784-05:002011-03-16T22:20:56.784-05:00We've tried different variations of homemade d...We've tried different variations of homemade dishwasher detergent alternatives, but never with good results. The water in our area is extremely hard, and I think that is the main problem. So for now we are using a 'green' commercial detergent and vinegar for a rinse. It has been frustrating not to be able to switch...Ashley @ Root And Twighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318142287266832407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-42889744483185314162011-02-11T21:59:50.048-06:002011-02-11T21:59:50.048-06:00We have been making automatic dish soap for a long...We have been making automatic dish soap for a long time now and love it. Our recipe is similar, but we add citric acid and we use essential oils to scent it. Vinegar in the rinse compartment help a ton with film on the dishes.<br /><br />Blessings, ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630706720265906934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-44546199553841070612011-02-04T16:32:04.711-06:002011-02-04T16:32:04.711-06:00I will certainly give this recipe a go. I have tri...I will certainly give this recipe a go. I have tried a few others but have never really been happy with the results. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-50240439554634077702011-02-03T14:46:29.180-06:002011-02-03T14:46:29.180-06:00This is on my list of things to do but I havent ma...This is on my list of things to do but I havent made that leap yet. We make our own laundry detergent but I'm also wondering what recipes for the dishwasher work best! I hope you'll do another post to keep us in the loop! :)Sofia's Ideashttp://sofiasideas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-89970417836051692612011-02-01T13:53:21.183-06:002011-02-01T13:53:21.183-06:00I use both for hand-washing and in the dishwasher ...I use both for hand-washing and in the dishwasher a mixture made of 50% ecological dishwashing detergent and 50% apple vinegar. and I am so satisfied with it, that I sometimes use it also to clean my stainless steel sink.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />ps: vinegar is acid and baking soda is basic. if you use them together it seems they work, but they don't. they simply cancel each other's effect.<br /><br />pps: to scent my self made detergent I use pure thyme essential oil. it smells good and has a strong antibacterial effect.singlemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403028276026664784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-68466244980338224032011-01-31T21:47:56.798-06:002011-01-31T21:47:56.798-06:00I use home made products a lot. Here is a post I d...I use home made products a lot. Here is a post I did on mine if you're interested.<br />http://maasjournal2.blogspot.com/2010/11/homemade-cleaning-2.html<br /><br />I scent my dishwashing detergent with orange oil bought from a health food store. Expensive but lasts for a long time as you only need a few drops.<br />If you would like to try my recipe I've placed it on my blog on the right hand sidebar. Maa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239023812597159873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-27067673218900213592011-01-31T17:51:35.151-06:002011-01-31T17:51:35.151-06:00thanks for stopping by, you guys. look forward to ...thanks for stopping by, you guys. look forward to checking out your blogs.<br />@Practical, the big plastic jar, which formerly held pickles, now contains my detergent mix.<br />@Spicy, dunno about scent for this powder mix, though for homemade dishwashing liquids, something I've not yet tried, I've heard you can add essential oils.<br />@Jacob, the mix worked well yesterday on its debut run, so hopefully using it only every 5th time or so will continue to yield good results.Dmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689601569495984413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-58902164985119776622011-01-31T10:14:43.088-06:002011-01-31T10:14:43.088-06:00I have all these ingredients on hand - maybe I wil...I have all these ingredients on hand - maybe I will have to try it!<br />We currently use an eco-friendly store bought detergent with vinegar in the rinse cycle. The vinegar works great!house full of jayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971459785834136465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-32146846662635684852011-01-31T09:10:56.048-06:002011-01-31T09:10:56.048-06:00Yes! I have some sick love for Borax. We also real...Yes! I have some sick love for Borax. We also really like soap nuts if you've tried those.Emily on the Southern Prairiehttp://littlehousesouthernprairie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-71434780373710013612011-01-31T03:24:30.089-06:002011-01-31T03:24:30.089-06:00Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hell...Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hello.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187015621731673279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-7840459001340671852011-01-30T21:53:12.876-06:002011-01-30T21:53:12.876-06:00We did this before your post and were a bit disapp...We did this before your post and were a bit disappointed. I love the idea, but our dishes just didn't come clean enough. We've ended up cutting regular detergent by 50% with baking soda. It works great, but it isn't as eco-friendly or as cheap as I would like.Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300029433698808229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-3090705324472247982011-01-30T21:40:13.206-06:002011-01-30T21:40:13.206-06:00What a brilliant idea! Wonder if there's a nat...What a brilliant idea! Wonder if there's a natural way to scent it...A SPICY PERSPECTIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047960457900742806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-42582682329047020012011-01-30T21:39:08.681-06:002011-01-30T21:39:08.681-06:00What a brilliant idea! Wonder if there's a nat...What a brilliant idea! Wonder if there's a natural way to scent it...A SPICY PERSPECTIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047960457900742806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-52294039250720681372011-01-30T20:42:58.745-06:002011-01-30T20:42:58.745-06:00This is awesome! I have been thinking about making...This is awesome! I have been thinking about making some kind of dishwasher detergent and your post has inspired me to ACTUALLY do it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115264225892097974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-75354302529556939762011-01-30T15:35:52.359-06:002011-01-30T15:35:52.359-06:00Does your salt come in plastic? I suppose that is ...Does your salt come in plastic? I suppose that is salt in the plastic container next to the little metal spout. The post is up--nothing that contradicts your post. You will have to keep us posted on how the 20 Mule Team Borax works.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-33451323733197390302011-01-30T14:25:24.095-06:002011-01-30T14:25:24.095-06:00I meant I can make use of it :)I meant I can make use of it :)The Fairy's Apprenticehttp://thefairysapprentice.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-73185258065008287552011-01-30T14:24:26.920-06:002011-01-30T14:24:26.920-06:00Hello, so much good advice on your blog! I can sur...Hello, so much good advice on your blog! I can sure make some us of it!<br />Thanks for commenting on my Friday Moment post, <br />xoxoThe Fairy's Apprenticehttp://thefairysapprentice.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-65978015855664607912011-01-30T13:53:16.888-06:002011-01-30T13:53:16.888-06:00great, I look forward to hearing what more you hav...great, I look forward to hearing what more you have to say on the subject on your blog, Practical!Dmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689601569495984413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700826032924534249.post-18798911255818481392011-01-30T12:20:52.257-06:002011-01-30T12:20:52.257-06:00I was just mulling over writing a similar post! Vi...I was just mulling over writing a similar post! Vinegar and baking soda work for me! When I run out of Palmolive, I use those together. But, I do use the vinegar last and have no filming problems.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com