dishwasher soap

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What do you all use? i switched in Jan to all www.MrsMeyers.com , and though I was excited the first week, now nothing comes out clean. I hate cascade and the like, as I am trying to not use chemicals? i am told straight white vinegar might work? Any ideas? I have really really really hard well water.

Thanks.

Stuck

 

 

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I use normal dishwasher soap as we have super hard water too, even a water softener doesn't help get rid of it all. I used to put white vinegar in at the rinse cycle & it makes an amazing difference. White vinegar clears up any left over soap residue. There is also a pool chemical you can use when the dishwasher is EMPTY ONLY & NO DISHES IN IT that will help clean all the crud out of the dishwasher. I can't think of the name of it right now. What worked the best was buying a new dishwasher....lol..... I told them it would come back if it didn't clean well & guess what....it didn't so back it went. then we went to sears & got a "Kenmore ultra wash" you don't have to rinse the dishes at all just knock off the chunks.

Cindyherbal remedies , "Stuck" <Sstuck wrote:>> What do you all use? i switched in Jan to all www.MrsMeyers.com , and though I was excited the first week, now nothing comes out clean. I hate cascade and the like, as I am trying to not use chemicals? i am told straight white vinegar might work? Any ideas? I have really really really hard well water.> Thanks.> Stuck>

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Hi, There was a time when I was low on money and what I used was the vinegar but add a spoonful of salt and baking soda. It will come out better.Stuck <Sstuck wrote: What do you all use? i switched in Jan to all www.MrsMeyers.com , and though I was excited the first week, now nothing comes out clean. I hate cascade and the like, as I am trying to not use chemicals? i am told straight white vinegar might work? Any ideas? I have really really really hard well water. Thanks. Stuck avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0614-0, 04/03/2006Tested on: 4/3/2006 3:18:30 PMavast! - copyright © 2000-2004 ALWIL Software.

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You might try some stuff call Seventh Generation...has no bad chemicals in it..I buy it at Whole Foods Market in Dallas Texas... rwNettie Horner <kittifish wrote: Hi, There was a time when I was low on money and what I used was the vinegar but add a spoonful of salt and baking soda. It will come out better.Stuck <Sstuck wrote: What do you all use? i switched in Jan to all www.MrsMeyers.com , and though I was excited the first week, now

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herbal remedies , " Stuck " <Sstuck wrote:

>

> What do you all use? i switched in Jan to all www.MrsMeyers.com ,

>and though I was excited the first week, now nothing comes out

>clean. I hate cascade and the like, as I am trying to not use

>chemicals? i am told straight white vinegar might work? Any ideas?

I >have really really really hard well water.

> Thanks.

> Stuck

>

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We have really hard well water too (calcium/magnesium mostly... not

alot of iron tho)

 

I use Seventh Generation in the dishwasher, and then I use white

vinegar as the rinse. (you just add the vinegar in the holder where

most people put in their chemical Jet Dry stuff)

 

I also use the Seventh Generation laundry detergent for washing

clothes, and then just use a white vinegar rinse as my

fabric " softener " .

 

For hand washing dishes (and making up my cleaning recipes) I use a

natural dishsoap from Earth Friendly Products called Dishmate, or

sometimes Dr. Bronner's pure liquid castile soap.

 

Those are the only home cleaning formulas that I purchase anymore,

as I just make all the rest of my cleaners. Then I know exactly

what is in them.

 

Jan / Michigan

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herbal remedies , " zoomom9 " <zoomom9 wrote:

 

> Those are the only home cleaning formulas that I purchase anymore,

> as I just make all the rest of my cleaners. Then I know exactly

> what is in them.

>

> Jan / Michigan

 

Hi Jan, I have been going through soooo much trial and error tring to

do the same. Especially with washing dirty school shirts and trying

make a replacment for windex (glass/mirror spray) Do you use essentiol

oils at all?

As this is slightly off topic do you have any more info / recipies

that you could post. I dont know if the moderators would prefer that

this was off list??

 

Regards

Kate

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Hi Kate,

 

Please do post them on the list. ANYthing that helps us to live more natural

and remove the chemicals from our environment is a valid topic of

conversation here as all such items influence our health in one way or

another. And I for one am always on the lookout of more and better ideas for

my cleaning items!

 

love

Lisa de Haas

Senior Moderator

 

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" kate_jcbs " <gkjacobs5

<herbal remedies >

Friday, April 07, 2006 3:46 AM

Herbal Remedies - Re: dishwasher soap

 

 

> Hi Jan, I have been going through soooo much trial and error tring to

> do the same. Especially with washing dirty school shirts and trying

> make a replacment for windex (glass/mirror spray) Do you use essentiol

> oils at all?

> As this is slightly off topic do you have any more info / recipies

> that you could post. I dont know if the moderators would prefer that

> this was off list??

[Guest guest]

I use the dishwashing soap from melaleuca it has no

chemicals.

 

--- " Lisa de Haas@Wanadoo " <lisa

wrote:

 

> Hi Kate,

>

> Please do post them on the list. ANYthing that helps

> us to live more natural

> and remove the chemicals from our environment is a

> valid topic of

> conversation here as all such items influence our

> health in one way or

> another. And I for one am always on the lookout of

> more and better ideas for

> my cleaning items!

>

> love

> Lisa de Haas

> Senior Moderator

>

> -

> " kate_jcbs " <gkjacobs5

> <herbal remedies >

> Friday, April 07, 2006 3:46 AM

> Herbal Remedies - Re: dishwasher soap

>

>

> > Hi Jan, I have been going through soooo much trial

> and error tring to

> > do the same. Especially with washing dirty school

> shirts and trying

> > make a replacment for windex (glass/mirror spray)

> Do you use essentiol

> > oils at all?

> > As this is slightly off topic do you have any more

> info / recipies

> > that you could post. I dont know if the moderators

> would prefer that

> > this was off list??

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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herbal remedies , " kate_jcbs " <gkjacobs5

wrote:

>

> herbal remedies , " zoomom9 " <zoomom9@> wrote:

>

> > Those are the only home cleaning formulas that I purchase

>anymore, as I just make all the rest of my cleaners. Then I know

>exactly what is in them.

> >

> > Jan / Michigan

>

> Hi Jan, I have been going through soooo much trial and error tring

>to do the same. Especially with washing dirty school shirts and

>trying make a replacment for windex (glass/mirror spray) Do you use

>essentiol oils at all?

> As this is slightly off topic do you have any more info / recipies

> that you could post. I dont know if the moderators would prefer

>that this was off list??

>

> Regards

> Kate

>

 

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Hi Kate

 

Sure I'll share my cleaning recipes.... Here goes, but its kinda

lengthy as I've tried to cover all my cleaning methods (glass

cleaner included), as I don't know what you've already got figured

out with your own recipes...... as you can see, you only need just a

few basic ingredients for all the various cleaning jobs.

 

 

For my liquid cleaners, I purchased several different colored spray

bottles (like those for misting plants)...so I can tell by the color

of the bottle, which one I need by just a glance. Mine are about 16

oz. bottles. I also apply sticky labels to the bottles, on which I

write the type of cleaner it contains, so other household members

know which cleaner is which too. You can re-use these bottles over &

over again too, which eliminates all those store-bought cleaner

containers going to the landfill all the time.

 

All of these cleaners can be made without using any scents at all,

but essential oils can be added for those that like a nice scent to

their cleaners. Many essential oils can also add a bit of

extra " disinfectant " or " deodorizing " properties too, if desired.

(IE: tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil etc) Just make sure they are

pure " essential oils " , as there are several " synthetic " oils around,

that are just more chemicals. The label should read " essential oil " ,

NOT " fragrance oil " as those are chemically derived.

 

You can use a white vinegar/water combination for many cleaning

jobs. I put in about 1/3 of the bottle as vinegar, and fill the rest

with water. This makes a great Window/Glass/Mirror cleaner, but can

also be used for lots of other clean-ups too. You can add your

favorite EO for scent if you like. Some white vinegars can be made

from petroleum distillates/alcohols, so try to find one that is 100%

derived from grains. (I use Heinz White Vinegar for cleaning, as it

does not contain petroleum distillates) White Vinegar does kill many

types of bacteria/germs, and also helps to inhibit mold/mildew

growth, so I use it alot! You can also use 100% vinegar in the

bottle for really tough jobs.

 

For my Furniture Polish, I pour about 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and

then about 2-3 tablespoons of Olive Oil, then fill the rest with

water. I like to use either Lemon Essential Oil or Tangerine

Essential Oil in this recipe. You do have to shake the bottle during

use, to keep the olive oil dispersed evenly tho, or it will separate

from the water. The olive oil helps to keep the woodwork/furniture

moisturised.

 

For my All Purpose type cleaner, I use about 1/2 cup vinegar, and

then about 1/4 cup of a good non-toxic liquid castile soap (or eco-

friendly dishsoap). I like Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap (available at

most health stores). Dr. Bronner's comes in several scented

varieties, but I usually use the Aloe Vera Baby Mild as it isn't

scented, therefore doesn't compete with my EO scents. Fill the rest

with water, and whatever EO you want. I like peppermint for this

recipe. This you can use for heavier cleaning duties that can use a

bit of soap suds (countertops, inside the fridge etc). This makes a

pretty good " spot " remover for most carpeting too. (Test it in a

hidden area first)

 

For mopping floors, just add about 1 cup vinegar to the hot water

bucket and EO if desired for scent. Add a bit of the liquid soap (or

eco-friendly dishsoap) if floors are especially dirty/greasy.

 

For scouring powder, I just use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. I use a

metal shaker can (with holes at the top) so it sprinkles easier, than

right out of the box, which sometimes " clumps up " . You can layer it

with EO by filling 1/4 of the shaker with Baking Soda, add a few

drops EO, then to the halfway mark on the shaker, then the 3/4 mark,

then to the top. You can use this for scouring sinks/tubs or " baked-

on " dirty pots/pans. I usually use one of those handmade scrubbies

you find at craft booths for the scrubbing. If there's lots of soap

scum on sink/tub, just spray down with the vinegar/water first, let

set a few minutes, then apply the baking soda and scrub with

scrubbie. If you end up with any baking soda residue leftover after

rinsing, just spray with the vinegar/water, and it will dissolve it.

 

To keep drains running clear, pour down some baking soda, then follow

with the vinegar. After it gets done fizzing/bubbling, pour in some

boiling water. Do this about once a month, and it should keep your

drain pipes from clogging, as it will help dissolve the scum/soap etc

that collects in them.

 

As a fabric " softener " , you can use about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of baking

soda in the rinse cycle (depending on size of the load). Or, you can

use about 1 cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle, whichever one you

prefer. If you " have " to have scented clothes (like those dryer

sheets), you can just add a couple drops of EO to a clean cloth and

throw it into the dryer with the clothes. (Fabric Softeners have

some really, really nasty chems in them, so its best to avoid them)

Try wearing natural type fabrics (IE: cotton, ramie, hemp, silk,

linen) rather than petro/plastics like acrylic/polyester, and you

won't have to worry about " static-cling " ...the synthetics are the

static producers.

 

I use eco-friendly laundry detergent (which is expensive), so I only

use about 1/2 the recommended amount. I then add about 1/4 cup of

Arm & Hammer Washing Soda to the detergent amount as a

laundry " booster " . The Washing Soda is also all natural (just like

their baking soda), and it helps to keep the expense of the detergent

down. To clarify my laundry detergent " booster " , in case any aren't

familiar with this product... I use the Arm & Hammer Super Washing

Soda (all natural), which is NOT the A & H " laundry detergent " . (big

difference between the 2) You can usually find the Washing Soda at

the end of the detergent aisles.

 

If you do " steam clean " your carpeting, you can just add a bit of

white vinegar to the hot water (add a bit of non-toxic liquid soap or

dishwashing liquid if especially soiled) and it does a pretty good

job on the carpets.

 

For the toilet, just pour in vinegar, baking soda, and a bit of a

disinfecting EO, and let it set overnight. If you get mineral

deposits in the toilet bowl, use a pumice stone to remove them. Just

make sure the stone is wet, before scrubbing with it, so it won't

scratch the porcelain.

 

If you do purchase store-bought sponges, look for untreated 100%

cellulose sponges. Many sponges are treated with anti-bacterial/anti-

microbial " pesticides " nowadays, which you probably don't want to use

in your home. You can usually find the non-treated sponges at

hardware stores. The " pesticided " sponges usually say: Mold/Mildew

Resistant, or Odor Resistant or something on them, and will say in

very fine print " Not for use on Aquariums " on the label somewhere.

 

You can substitute lemon juice for the white vinegar in the recipes

if desired. (most " conventional " lemon juices contain petrochemical

preservatives in them, so organic is really safest to use. Its a bit

expensive for cleaning tho, which is why I mostly use vinegar)

However, if you do use the lemon juice, it should be stored in the

fridge to keep it fresh, and should be used up in a shorter amount of

time. The white vinegar recipes don't need refrigeration, as the

vinegar itself, is a " preservative " .

 

A baking soda/water " paste " can be made to use on those baked-

on " spills " in the oven. Just make the paste, and allow it to set on

the mess for awhile (or overnight), before scrubbing with a scrubbie.

(you can also use a " wet " pumice stone for scrubbing it too) The

chemical oven cleaner products are also very toxic, as are the " self-

cleaning " modes that many ovens provide. You can put a cookie sheet

(or tinfoil) on the lowest rack in the oven to catch spills before

they happen, and prevent many of the baked-on messes in the first

place too.

 

The baking soda paste is also great for cleaning stove-top drip pans

and/or burnt-on pots/pans. Vinegar is also a good pot/pan cleaner,

if you add it to some hot water and a bit of dishsoap, and let it

soak for awhile before scrubbing it out. For those who have given up

the toxic " non-stick cookware " , these recipes make cleaning the " old

fashioned " pots/pans much easier!!!

 

The above homemade cleaners cost only pennies to make, they are non-

toxic, non-polluting, and yet, they are still effective.

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herbal remedies , " zoomom9 " <zoomom9 wrote:

> Sure I'll share my cleaning recipes.... Here goes,

 

 

 

Fantastic, thank you

 

Kate

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I concur! Thank you!

love

Lisa

 

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" kate_jcbs " <gkjacobs5

<herbal remedies >

Sunday, April 09, 2006 1:28 PM

Herbal Remedies - Re: dishwasher soap

 

 

> herbal remedies , " zoomom9 " <zoomom9 wrote:

>> Sure I'll share my cleaning recipes.... Here goes,

>

>

>

> Fantastic, thank you

>

> Kate

>

[Guest guest]

May I

forward this list of recipes to another group, with credits attached?

 

Thanks,

Raine

 

zoomom9 wrote:

Sure I'll

share my cleaning recipes.... Here goes, but its kinda

lengthy as I've tried to cover all my cleaning methods (glass

cleaner included), as I don't know what you've already got figured

out with your own recipes...... as you can see, you only need just a

few basic ingredients for all the various cleaning jobs.

<snip>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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herbal remedies , Raine <rainelovesj

wrote:

>

> May I forward this list of recipes to another group, with credits

>attached?

>

> Thanks,

> Raine

>

 

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Sure, Raine.

 

Share the cleaning recipes with as many people as you want to. :-)

 

One year I made up several batches of cleaners, put them together

into pretty wicker baskets, and then gave them to people for

Christmas presents. I put some of those little craft stickers on

the bottles to dress them up some (depending on who I was giving

them to.... flowers, peace signs, kittens, birds) and then included

recipe cards so they could make their own cleaners, once they used

them up.

 

They were a big hit with the people I gave them to.

 

Jan / Michigan

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In a message dated 4/4/2006 5:28:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kittifish writes:

 

Hi,

There was a time when I was low on money and what I used was the vinegar but add a spoonful of salt and baking soda. It will come out better.

 

 

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Hi How much vinegar should one use. Peterdsstehlin wrote: In a message dated 4/4/2006 5:28:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kittifish writes: Hi, There was a time when I was low on money and what I used was the vinegar but add a spoonful of salt and baking soda. It will come out better.

 

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