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Here's to Your Health:  What do you use for dish soap?  |
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 12:09:24 PM
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| Ok ladies while we're on the subject of natural soaps...what do you use for dish soap? Are the same nasty chemicals in dish soap that are in shampoo and shower gel? If so that's a horrible thought that we're eating off of dishes washed in that. I'm at work right now so I can't look at the list of ingredients in dish soap. |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 3:23:53 PM
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Hi Ashley,
I use Caldrea dishsoap in lavender & pine. I love it. It smells so good and is natural.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 5:35:10 PM
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I use Seventh Generation with orange oil and I love it!! It's especially great after making cold processed soap because it cuts through all the oils on the equipment. Bio-Kleen also has great products as well. I use there laundry soap and stain and odor remover.
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 5:57:38 PM
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I use Seventh Generation's lavender dish soap. Mmmmmm. I love the smell. But, I have to admit to using Fairy liquid every now and then, It's from England and I used it when I was there. When my friend went back in November, she brought back a bottle for me. :)
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 6:33:25 PM
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I've used Trader Joe's lavender and it works really well. Any of the Bio-Kleen stuff is great. But right now -- please don't yell at me -- I'm using Palmolive. That is the brand I've always used. I love the smell and sometimes I just have to use a bottle and then go back to the natural stuff.
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 09:25:48 AM
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Since you can use a borax and baking soda combo in place of dishwashing detergent ( I have done this and it works great!) I am going to take the laundry soap recipe Tasha posted and except use baking soda instead of washing soda for washing dishes. I have used just plain borax before when I was out of dish soap and it makes the water so soft.
So it will be....
1 cup grated castille
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup borax
Remember though...just because it doesn't suds up does not mean it isn't clean! 
Sarah |
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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 4:26:33 PM
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| I love Mrs. Meyers lavender dish soap. Smells so great and works great too. (This is for 'do-it-yourself-dish doing; no dishwasher here.) |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 5:15:57 PM
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Hi Ashley
I use Caldrea dish soap too, I'm currently using WHITE SPRUCE, nice scent.
Hey, they have a sale right now,75% off, closeout on seasonal stuff you might want to check it out.
I bought enough to last me this whole year and a few for gifts.
http://www.caldrea.com/SearchResult.aspx?categoryID=145
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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simpler1773
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Ricki
Ashland
Wisconsin
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 08:34:04 AM
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Thank you for that link Karen! I ordered 15 bottles of dishsoap for $2 each, I think I'm set for awhile! I got a bottle of Caldrea countertop spray a long time ago and I'm just starting to get twords the bottom, a little goes a long way.
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 8:06:00 PM
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Tasha, that would be great if you could post the recipe! Right now I use Ivory Liquid, which is relatively mild, but with me having problems with detergents in general, using something else might be a good idea. I'm constantly having to lotion my hands. My dishwasher is broken and I can't afford another at the moment, so I AM the dishwasher! Grating castile is NOT something I'd be able to do with fibro, either.
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 9:10:10 PM
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Where do you get castille and washing soda??
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 3:48:57 PM
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christine,
you can get the liquid castille soap at any health or natural products store. i get the washing soda at my grocery store in the laundry detergent aisle.
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Virginia Woolfe |
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