Posted by: wings Mar 21 2006, 10:26 AM

Okay, while I was planning to make the laundry soap I found these and wondered if anyone else had tried them.

Dishwasher

1Tablespoon Borax
1T Baking soda

Put in the cup mix and go


Dish Soap

1/4 soap flakes (fels naptha or ivory bar grated)
2 cups hot water
1/4 glycerin

Combine soap flakes in water and stir
Stir in glycerin and cool. Use

Ber

Posted by: hs4hmom Mar 21 2006, 10:27 AM

I've never tried these. Are those the only two ingredients for the dishwasher soap? I like that idea, but I use Dawn because it's better for our septic system since we are not on a sewer line.

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 10:30 AM

Yes they are. I have used it many times. You can also just use straight vinegar in place of your rince aid. That is what I do.

Posted by: hs4hmom Mar 21 2006, 10:32 AM

Thanks. I use the vinegar--it's my cure-all for just about everything. Apple cider vinegar for the inside ( people/animals) and distilled vinegar for the outside (cleaning).

Posted by: mtbriere Mar 21 2006, 11:12 AM

I've used borax for the dishwasher & it didn't do a very good job. I need to try it mixed with the baking soda.
off to try it...

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 11:15 AM

I found that it doesn't work as well as a store bought soap, but if you increase the amounts to 2 tbsp....it works much better.

Posted by: Blaise Mar 21 2006, 12:28 PM

I'm really gonna havta try that in my dishwasher!

Posted by: AKHomemom Mar 21 2006, 01:37 PM

Ok, Tanya, are you saying that using 2T Borax and 2T baking soda per load in the dishwasher?

If this is indeed a formula that works and breaks down the food particules, DH doesn't want me using something that will necessitate having to pre wash the dishes before loading them, then it would be cheaper to do that than the Cascade complete or Kirkland gel that I currently use.

Not sure about making the laundry soap.

The dish soap might be interesting to try. Where do you find the glycerine?

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 01:40 PM

Yes, 2 tbsp of each.

It really depends on how good your dishwasher is. It is cheeper than even the store brand soaps.

Walmart carries glycerine.

Posted by: AKHomemom Mar 21 2006, 02:05 PM

Ok, I'll look at WM next time I'm there. Is it in the cleaning section?

I should finish up the gel stuff as I've found if I leave it unused for too long it breaks down and isn't any good. The Cascade will keep much longer. I'll need to find a good container to put this in, probably a rubbermaid one.

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 02:07 PM

No, the glycerine is found in the pharmacy section.

I never did much like the gel stuff.......it is just the powdered stuff, liquified......a bit, and they charge you extra for it.

Posted by: mimzie Mar 21 2006, 04:14 PM

That's suppose to be WASHING soda isnt it??? The recipe I have calls for washing soda!!! I dont guess it would hurt anything but baking soda isnt gonna get your stuff clean like washing soda would LOL and I've used the borax and washing soda, takes just a tiny bit and works pretty good.

Rachel

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 04:39 PM

yes...washing soda....

Posted by: jessicasmom Mar 21 2006, 05:01 PM

What is washing soda?

Posted by: chocolatechic Mar 21 2006, 05:05 PM

I am not sure, but Walmart sells it. Kind of like Borateem......

Posted by: Appliejuice Mar 21 2006, 06:13 PM

I made dishwasher soap a few years ago. It had a lot more ingredients than Ber's and it was really nasty. It covered everything in the load with a iky film. Right now we are using Sam's brand of dishwashing soap. We have no problems with it.

I do have a laundry soap recipe somewhere in the house. It is really cheap to make, but hubby doesn't want me making it. I have too much other stuff to do.

Posted by: Sammi Mar 21 2006, 08:28 PM

It is very cool that you ladies do this!

Very cool.

Posted by: AKHomemom Mar 23 2006, 06:23 PM

Well where do you find this "washing soda"? I've never heard of it

Posted by: TiffinKY Mar 27 2006, 07:38 PM

I think it can be found in the laundry section of the supermarket. I've read that it comes in a 55oz yellow box similar to baking soda, but it should say Super Washing Soda on the box. I'm going to check WM this week and see what I find.

Posted by: AKHomemom Mar 29 2006, 10:00 AM

I was just at WM yesterday and I forgot to check for any of this stuff

Another day I guess.

Posted by: praise_singer Mar 29 2006, 10:59 PM

I made up the dishwasher soap today w/Borax and baking soda. I ran a load with it and it seemed to work fine. Not any better than my Cascade Gel thingy's but not worse either. I will definitely be doing this from now on. Much cheaper!!! I made up a whole crock of it so that we will have it available everytime we run a load of dishes.

Thanks everyone!

Posted by: chocolatelover Mar 29 2006, 11:56 PM

I should try that washing recipe....


Can you use it for people Or children who have very sensitive skin???

We use All free and clear for the kids' clothes.....they are too sensitive.

Posted by: Beth S...in AK Mar 30 2006, 01:45 AM

I saw it at our Fred Meyers yesterday, Elaine. I didn't look at the cost though. We are trying to use stuff up and I am using the easy store bought stuff right now!

Posted by: TiffinKY Mar 30 2006, 10:59 AM

I couldn't find the washing soda at WM. I was told they didn't carry it. I picked up a big box of baking soda and will just try that instead.

Posted by: mimzie Mar 30 2006, 11:35 AM

I have read everywhere that the homemade laundry soap is better for sensitive skin! Less chemicals than any store bought detergents! Even if you use cheap bar soap, there's no/less reaction (I would just say no but not really sure) than store bought.Give it a try and save a ton of money!

Rachel

Posted by: AKHomemom Mar 30 2006, 10:28 PM

Ok, I'll have to go there tomorrow anyway as I have a Starbucks coupon to use by tomorrow and a coupon for 2 slices of pizza as well.

Posted by: Beth S...in AK Mar 30 2006, 11:36 PM

Sounds like a great opportunity for you and lunch for the Dc!

It was in the aisle with the laundry detergent.

Posted by: Hindsfeet Mar 31 2006, 11:29 AM

The washing soda I have comes in a plastic bag and it's just laying on a bottom shelf in the grocery store in the laundry section. It's pretty cheap. It's a 5 lb bag for less than $2.