Nontoxic Dishwasher Detergent -- Anyone?

[Guest guest]

After living in this house a year and a half, we have finally figured out where

everything drains, and it doesn't all go into the septic system (so much for

building codes).

 

My washing machine, kitchen sink and dishwasher all run into a drain field at

the back of the property where I would just *love* to plant some elder trees.

Elders like to keep their toes wet, so it would be a good spot for them, except

.. . . I don't want to poison them with dishwasher detergent.

 

I already use just baking soda and vinegar (and occasionally, hydrogen peroxide)

for my laundry, so that's not a problem. But the dishwasher . . .

 

I've tried several brands of environmentally sound dishwasher detergent and, to

be frank, they all suck. And I'm not talking major baked-on, petrified

casserole dishes, either, just ordinary dirty glasses and plates. So I'm trying

to figure out a way to concoct something myself, maybe in a baking soda base.

It doesn't need to be fancy, just effective.

I put white vinegar in the " Rinse Aid " dispenser and that helps (I oughta buy

the stuff in 50-gallon drums).

 

This is going to be fun . . . my husband already looks at me funny, with my

various concoctions in mostly unlabeled containers around the house . . . he

still can't tell the difference between the two spray bottles in the shower, one

with apple cider vinegar for my hair and the other with white vinegar to nix the

soap scum on the shower doors!

 

Peace,

Arachne

[Guest guest]

What make you think that dishwashing soap will poison plants ? Back in the old

pre-dishwasher days, my mom said they used to throw the dishwater on the plants

....seems the bugs didn't like it, but the plants didn't seem to mind. Don't know

from personal experience.

 

malinda

 

mamalaura wrote:

 

> After living in this house a year and a half, we have finally figured out

where everything drains, and it doesn't all go into the septic system (so much

for building codes).

>

> My washing machine, kitchen sink and dishwasher all run into a drain field at

the back of the property where I would just *love* to plant some elder trees.

Elders like to keep their toes wet, so it would be a good spot for them, except

.. . . I don't want to poison them with dishwasher detergent.

>

> I already use just baking soda and vinegar (and occasionally, hydrogen

peroxide) for my laundry, so that's not a problem. But the dishwasher . . .

>

> I've tried several brands of environmentally sound dishwasher detergent and,

to be frank, they all suck. And I'm not talking major baked-on, petrified

casserole dishes, either, just ordinary dirty glasses and plates. So I'm trying

to figure out a way to concoct something myself, maybe in a baking soda base.

It doesn't need to be fancy, just effective.

> I put white vinegar in the " Rinse Aid " dispenser and that helps (I oughta buy

the stuff in 50-gallon drums).

>

> This is going to be fun . . . my husband already looks at me funny, with my

various concoctions in mostly unlabeled containers around the house . . . he

still can't tell the difference between the two spray bottles in the shower, one

with apple cider vinegar for my hair and the other with white vinegar to nix the

soap scum on the shower doors!

>

> Peace,

> Arachne

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members

free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> ian_shillington

[Guest guest]

Arachne, Don't use a commerical dishwasher detergent- I don't. I don't like the soap- the temp. of the water is high enough to kill bacteria. I use a sponge with a handle that I fill with regular dish detergent- When I pre rinse my dishes I run that over them - put them in the dishwasher with out soap and they normally are nice and clean. If you still want to use dishwasher detergent- experiment- put a small amount in water- stir it and water a houseplant- If the houseplant doesn't like then your elders probably wouldn't either.( this is the first dishwasher I ever had- it came with the house- probably won't get another when it dies- not because it isn't conveient- but because we have a well- and water problems in the summer.) June After living in this house a year and a half, we have finally figured out where everything drains, and it doesn't all go into the septic system (so much for building codes).My washing machine, kitchen sink and dishwasher all run into a drain field at the back of the property where I would just *love* to plant some elder trees. Elders like to keep their toes wet, so it would be a good spot for them, except . . . I don't want to poison them with dishwasher detergent.I already use just baking soda and vinegar (and occasionally, hydrogen peroxide) for my laundry, so that's not a problem. But the dishwasher . . .I've tried several brands of environmentally sound dishwasher detergent and, to be frank, they all suck. And I'm not talking major baked-on, petrified casserole dishes, either, just ordinary dirty glasses and plates. So I'm trying to figure out a way to concoct something myself, maybe in a baking soda base. It doesn't need to be fancy, just effective.I put white vinegar in the "Rinse Aid" dispenser and that helps (I oughta buy the stuff in 50-gallon drums).This is going to be fun . . . my husband already looks at me funny, with my various concoctions in mostly unlabeled containers around the house . . . he still can't tell the difference between the two spray bottles in the shower, one with apple cider vinegar for my hair and the other with white vinegar to nix the soap scum on the shower doors!Peace,ArachneFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

[Guest guest]

Hello!

My sister in law, uses GSE, a grape seed extract. It cleans and

is benificial.

Hope this gives some more ideas.

Jennifer

June Sinclair wrote:

 

Arachne,

Don't use a commerical dishwasher detergent-

I don't. I don't like the soap- the temp. of the water is high enough to

kill bacteria. I use a sponge with a handle that I fill with regular dish

detergent- When I pre rinse my dishes I run that over them - put them in

the dishwasher with out soap and they normally are nice and clean. If you

still want to use dishwasher detergent- experiment- put a small amount

in water- stir it and water a houseplant- If the houseplant doesn't like

then your elders probably wouldn't either.( this is the first dishwasher

I ever had- it came with the house- probably won't get another when it

dies- not because it isn't conveient- but because we have a well- and water

problems in the summer.) June

After living in this house a year and a half, we have finally

figured out where everything drains, and it doesn't all go into the septic

system (so much for building codes).

My washing machine, kitchen sink and dishwasher all run into a drain

field at the back of the property where I would just *love* to plant some

elder trees. Elders like to keep their toes wet, so it would be a

good spot for them, except . . . I don't want to poison them with dishwasher

detergent.

I already use just baking soda and vinegar (and occasionally, hydrogen

peroxide) for my laundry, so that's not a problem. But the dishwasher

.. . .

I've tried several brands of environmentally sound dishwasher detergent

and, to be frank, they all suck. And I'm not talking major baked-on,

petrified casserole dishes, either, just ordinary dirty glasses and plates.

So I'm trying to figure out a way to concoct something myself, maybe in

a baking soda base. It doesn't need to be fancy, just effective.

I put white vinegar in the "Rinse Aid" dispenser and that helps

(I oughta buy the stuff in 50-gallon drums).

This is going to be fun . . . my husband already looks at me funny,

with my various concoctions in mostly unlabeled containers around the house

.. . . he still can't tell the difference between the two spray bottles

in the shower, one with apple cider vinegar for my hair and the other with

white vinegar to nix the soap scum on the shower doors!

Peace,

Arachne

 

 

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician

and to

prescribe for your own health.

We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here

as long as

they behave themselves.

Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any person

following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice

or products from list members, you are agreeing to

be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and members free of any liability.

Dr. Ian Shillington

Doctor of Naturopathy

ian_shillington

 

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician

and to

prescribe for your own health.

We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here

as long as

they behave themselves.

Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any person

following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice

or products from list members, you are agreeing to

be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and members free of any liability.

Dr. Ian Shillington

Doctor of Naturopathy

ian_shillington

 

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