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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 06:45:57 AM
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I have been using a recipe for home made dishwasher soap, of borax and washing soda. Also I put vinegar in the rinse aid compartment. However, I get a white, powdery film on all my dishes. I do not like this, dishes feel dirty. Clear glasses, filmy white. What can I do, and keep using home made dishwasher soap? 
Thanks for any help,
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
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Edited by - Lynner on Jul 30 2009 09:29:52 AM |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 10:28:23 AM
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Hey Mom! I wonder if it has something to do with your water quality? No clue, just throwing that out there.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 10:44:34 AM
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I had that same problem with mine. I read someplace...not sure where...to add several packets of lemon-lime koolaid mix to it to prevent that. It seems to work but now I'm really not sure how much to add per batch.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 3:04:38 PM
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It is the citric acid. You can also use Fruit Fresh. Actually the Kool Aid is really cheap if you can get it on sale.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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mom2my2boyz
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Sarah
MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 5:41:51 PM
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I always had this exact same problem and gave up on homemade dishwasher soap! I make *literally* everything else - cleaning wise, but this is the only "cleaner" I buy - but only because the homemade stuff left that nasty film on my dishes - if I could find a solution, I'd give it a try again.
Question: if you use kool-aid, doesn't it deposit a color on your dishes??
"So I threw my hands in the air. I was done with Wal-Mart and Wonderbread. I wanted something real."
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
18165 Posts
Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 11:08:45 AM
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How much citric acid do you use?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2009 : 05:20:51 AM
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Thanks Alee!
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Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Billings
MT Sister # 8
USA
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1612 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 10:31:26 PM
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Such a smart girl our Alee! I do like the idea of the citric acid. Wish I had known about that before my recipes got published.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
3545 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 7:11:28 PM
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Alee, I made the dishwasher soap and just used it for the first time tonight. It really works! All the dishes were clean, no film on the glasses. It even got the little frying pan clean. I used vinegar for the rinse. It just feels good to know it's homemade and works, too. I have always used like 7th generation products since I got my dishwasher a year ago. But it's really expensive. I made a double batch of yours so we'll see how long this lasts. Thanks again for the recipe.
Kris
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Billings
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USA
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True Blue Farmgirl
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Chelsey
Lake Stevens
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USA
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True Blue Farmgirl
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Billings
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