tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post2363658949160606172..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: The Search Is Over: Homemade Dishwasher DetergentGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-37287433873664696662012-02-24T17:14:36.744-08:002012-02-24T17:14:36.744-08:00I have very hard water and all of my glasses and c...I have very hard water and all of my glasses and clear glass bowls looked awful. The inside of my dishwasher is stainless steel and it was also awful. I make jelly and noticed that after I used citric acid, the spoon was very shiny. So I experimented filling the detergent bowl with citric acid and washed the worst glasses (they were so cloudy and yukky that my husband told me to throw them Suzy in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-48555816901441287892010-05-24T20:15:56.624-07:002010-05-24T20:15:56.624-07:00I must have the wrong kind of water because this i...I must have the wrong kind of water because this is exactly what I"ve been using (though I use only about one tablespoon of the mixture and it leaves everything coated in a white residue. I pour about a 1/2 cup of vinegar in the door with every wash and as well as filling the rinse aide resivore with vinegar and still having trouble. I was so hopeful that this recipe was gonna be the answer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-46542859628244887962010-05-19T17:36:58.708-07:002010-05-19T17:36:58.708-07:00Wow! Baking soda and borax! This would be for the ...Wow! Baking soda and borax! This would be for the dishwasher, right? I have those ingredients on hand all the time (make my own laundry soap and use baking soda to scrub the tub). But first I need to use up the natural stuff I bought from the co-op...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348822722011032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-46103167179916994182010-05-18T07:56:33.490-07:002010-05-18T07:56:33.490-07:00Is the "rinse reservoir" the place where...Is the "rinse reservoir" the place where the Jet Dry goes? <br /><br />I am SO excited for this recipe! :)The Girl with the Golden Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813000335222831731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-77942101246825967572010-05-16T20:17:39.526-07:002010-05-16T20:17:39.526-07:00Rinse reservoir? I don't know if I have a rins...Rinse reservoir? I don't know if I have a rinse reservoir. I have never heard of that (nor noticed it). I hope I do so I can try this!Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08433449817995150210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-33892751647042982572010-05-10T16:52:50.906-07:002010-05-10T16:52:50.906-07:00Yay! I just started using homemade laundry deterg...Yay! I just started using homemade laundry detergent a few weeks ago and have been looking for automatic dishwasher detergent as well. I just ran out of the store-bought, so I'm going to try this now! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-32334890699996070562010-05-08T17:42:24.482-07:002010-05-08T17:42:24.482-07:00OMGosh! I've used this forever! I've never...OMGosh! I've used this forever! I've never tried anything but and I'm glad to know it's the best one you've found. Thanks!Moon Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625486141357933919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-83492456058332945152010-05-07T20:11:24.245-07:002010-05-07T20:11:24.245-07:00I use a homemade detergent similar to this one but...I use a homemade detergent similar to this one but if my water is super hard, then I have to go with the commercial stuff. I haven't figured out the right combo for my super hard water. <br /><br />I may try to add some salt to the mix and see if that will fix the problem.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789961117599474902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-87708180996038567202010-05-07T18:58:59.434-07:002010-05-07T18:58:59.434-07:00Funny, that's the only homemade dishwasher det...Funny, that's the only homemade dishwasher detergent recipe I've ever seen! What others are even out there?? Anyway, I've tried this one, and I did get the film. I only use it if I'm out of the Sun powder and can't get to the store right away. Maybe my water is different. Glad it works for you though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318551837697222145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-43558145687503456412010-05-07T11:54:28.811-07:002010-05-07T11:54:28.811-07:00You read my mind. I gave one of those eco-friendl...You read my mind. I gave one of those eco-friendly brands a try and it was worthless. I thought about baking soda and vinegar, but didn't know how to make it work. Seperate resevoirs, duh?! Thanks Gayle! Blessings!!!Rachel H.http://mnrhiggins@comcast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-68119965128880564182010-05-07T08:17:58.613-07:002010-05-07T08:17:58.613-07:00Thanks, Gayle!Thanks, Gayle!Halfmoon Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050121358001735700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-20808596916422870222010-05-07T07:46:35.056-07:002010-05-07T07:46:35.056-07:00Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I hate dishwashe...Thank you, thank you, thank you.<br /><br />I hate dishwasher detergent because of all the bad stuff in it, yet I can't afford to buy the "green" stuff all the time. Now I have the best of both worlds - cheap and healthful! <br /><br />I love your blog, and especially your home-made frugality. A woman after my own heart!Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-47770466368260955942010-05-07T04:21:43.124-07:002010-05-07T04:21:43.124-07:00My store-bought supply is running low so I'll ...My store-bought supply is running low so I'll have to try this. Like you, the other homemade stuff left film on things, which I didn't like. Yay for new recipes to try!Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171889409871334109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-51094423843935735872010-05-07T04:06:25.290-07:002010-05-07T04:06:25.290-07:00I'm trying to link up my Rhubarb Cream Delight...I'm trying to link up my <a href="http://www.couponomicstimuluspackage.com/2010/05/rhubarb-cream-delight-dessert.html" rel="nofollow">Rhubarb Cream Delight(Cheesecake!)</a>, but it's not working for some reason. So I put the link in here. Thanks for hosting!Lori Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990364024458108949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-91445615237071864482010-05-07T03:02:33.307-07:002010-05-07T03:02:33.307-07:00Linky is not working. Here is a link to my recipe...Linky is not working. Here is a link to my recipe for Cole Slaw. In that post, also find a link to Grilled Marlin (yum).<br /><br />http://abusymomoftwo.blogspot.com/2010/05/cole-slaw.htmlBusyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340063985810708514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-33326074314147534972010-05-07T01:20:18.331-07:002010-05-07T01:20:18.331-07:00OK, I'm sold. Sounds terrific and affordable! ...OK, I'm sold. Sounds terrific and affordable! Thanks for hosting today. :~D<br /><br />e-Mom @ Susannah's {Kitchen} ApronsSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-37330892931678944842010-05-07T00:59:32.853-07:002010-05-07T00:59:32.853-07:00I've used vinegar to clean my dishwasher for s...I've used vinegar to clean my dishwasher for some time, but I've never seen a recipe for homemade dishwasher detergent - fantastic!April@The 21st Century Housewifehttp://www.21stcenturyhousewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-20197768478055403152010-05-07T00:50:05.570-07:002010-05-07T00:50:05.570-07:00I have been using this for awhile now and I love i...I have been using this for awhile now and I love it too ! I just do vinegar once a week . I make a big batch at a time using equal parts of each and 1 T per load I do rinse my dishes well before I put them in the dishwasher. It works for me !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-57563842149306859202010-05-07T00:50:05.571-07:002010-05-07T00:50:05.571-07:00I can't wait to try this!I can't wait to try this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446490803268209701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-19939800859085750422010-05-07T00:25:25.810-07:002010-05-07T00:25:25.810-07:00So are you saying that this formula works better w...So are you saying that this formula works better with soft or hard water?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-59994868130823642732010-05-07T00:21:08.670-07:002010-05-07T00:21:08.670-07:00That's so exciting...I've never tried the ...That's so exciting...I've never tried the homemade kind b/c I've heard about the film. Can't wait to try it!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510119425951654908noreply@blogger.com