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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 21 2013 : 6:38:37 PM
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| Has anyone made a dishwasher detergent that they were truly happy with? I have yet to find one that gets my dishes clean! Laundry detergent I am good with.... but not dishwasher detergent! Thanks ladies! |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2013 : 3:29:36 PM
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over the years, I have tried many friends "homemade" dishsoap, and go right back to "Dawn', everytimes, its the only thing that works with me haveing wells, and hard water...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2013 : 5:51:02 PM
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| I just made some today & I have to let it harden before using, but if you like I can give you the recipe when I get home tomorrow afternoon if you like. |
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HoosurCrafts
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Lori
Winchester
Tn
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2013 : 09:52:56 AM
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Here is the recipe that I tried & it works great in my dishwasher. I have a newer model. No problems.
http://makeitorfixit.com/how-to-make-homemade-dishwasher-detergent-cubes/
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Originally posted by hudsonsinaf
Has anyone made a dishwasher detergent that they were truly happy with? I have yet to find one that gets my dishes clean! Laundry detergent I am good with.... but not dishwasher detergent! Thanks ladies!
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 06:06:12 AM
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| Thank you so much! Love that they are tablets! Will be trying this in the next few days!!! |
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maryburb
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Mary
Mishawaka
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 6:58:25 PM
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This is a great dishwasher cube recipe that is easy to make. It sure beats paying the high prices for the retail version.
Mary Roberts
Farmgirl Forever
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2013 : 07:18:28 AM
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| Kristina - How much of the detergent do you put in at a time??? It seems like vinegar may be the star ingredient. I've read that you have to be careful putting it in the rinse aid dispenser, due to the vinegar eating away at some of the parts in some machines. |
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maryburb
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Mary
Mishawaka
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2013 : 5:51:21 PM
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One cube per wash load to wash and the vinegar takes the place of the jet dry, it does not help with the drying but does take care off spots and any soap that may try to stick. I have hard water and ir really makes a difference. It does not harm the pipes.
Farmgirl forever,
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 4:30:57 PM
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I'm going to have to try this one, Lori. The recipe I use isn't quite what I'd like it to be, but this one looks pretty impressive! Thank you for sharing! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9244 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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AlyssaMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
AlyssaMarie
Palouse
Washington
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2013 : 1:24:29 PM
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I've been using the washing soda, borax, and food grade citric acid. Sometimes I've added some lemon essential oil. we've had issues with it turning into a brick in the container so next time I do it I'm going to mold them into the little cubes. We've been happy with this recipe because the citric acid helps keep things from getting cloudy.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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