Comments on: Housecleaning on a Budget- Part 2 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html Loving simple and natural living on a budget Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:16:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-15192 Lindsay Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:16:16 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-15192 I love it! Check out my more detailed post on it's uses here: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/04/natural-stain-remover-cleaning-agent-hydrogen-peroxide.html I love it! Check out my more detailed post on it’s uses here: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/04/natural-stain-remover-cleaning-agent-hydrogen-peroxide.html

]]> By: Kim http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-15106 Kim Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:55:47 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-15106 How do you feel about hydrogen peroxide? How do you feel about hydrogen peroxide?

]]> By: Laura ALice Sparks http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-14276 Laura ALice Sparks Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:19:04 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-14276 It is so easy making your own, I don't know why I did not do this before. Thank You for all the info, It has been so helpful. Laura Alice It is so easy making your own, I don’t know why I did not do this before. Thank You for all the info, It has been so helpful.
Laura Alice

]]> By: M.I.A in Minnesota http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-8432 M.I.A in Minnesota Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:43:32 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-8432 Thanks for that tip. When I tried the dishwasher detergent, my kept coming out scummy too. I'll try the non-chlorine bleach powder. I've been trying the laundry detergent just as the recipe says, and I've had nothing but good results. I haven't tried it on kids clothes though...that might be the TRUE test! :). Thanks for that tip. When I tried the dishwasher detergent, my kept coming out scummy too. I’ll try the non-chlorine bleach powder. I’ve been trying the laundry detergent just as the recipe says, and I’ve had nothing but good results. I haven’t tried it on kids clothes though…that might be the TRUE test! :) .

]]> By: Kristen http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-8425 Kristen Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:34:33 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-8425 I found this recipe a while ago and have found it very useful. I used half bronner's tea tree and half bronners peppermint because it's what I had - since there was already teatree in my soap, I only added 1 drop of teatree oil... I didn't use it right away and I shook it everytime I passed by it (it sat on the counter for a week...) and it seemed to change consistency as it got more mixed together. I definately recommend like a pop-top bottle (like bicycle water bottles...) and make SURE to shake because it seperates a little. But was gentler on the hands than regular dawn dishsoap and the glassware came out shinier (both in handwashing and the dishwasher). 2 cups liquid castille soap 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 drops tea tree oil 1/2 cup white vinegar Method: stir all ingredients together until blended. Store in a squirt top bottle. Use 2 tablespoons per load of dishes, shake well before use. I found this recipe a while ago and have found it very useful. I used half bronner’s tea tree and half bronners peppermint because it’s what I had – since there was already teatree in my soap, I only added 1 drop of teatree oil… I didn’t use it right away and I shook it everytime I passed by it (it sat on the counter for a week…) and it seemed to change consistency as it got more mixed together. I definately recommend like a pop-top bottle (like bicycle water bottles…) and make SURE to shake because it seperates a little. But was gentler on the hands than regular dawn dishsoap and the glassware came out shinier (both in handwashing and the dishwasher).

2 cups liquid castille soap
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 drops tea tree oil
1/2 cup white vinegar

Method:

stir all ingredients together until blended. Store in a squirt top bottle. Use 2 tablespoons per load of dishes, shake well before use.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-8389 Lindsay Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-8389 You can find my most recent dishwashing detergent recipe <a href="http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/10/q-a-laundry-dishwasher-recipes.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Citric acid is the solution for getting your glasses to come out clean. Try adding a Tablespoon or two to a batch of the recipe. You can find my most recent dishwashing detergent recipe here. Citric acid is the solution for getting your glasses to come out clean. Try adding a Tablespoon or two to a batch of the recipe.

]]> By: Felicia http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-8332 Felicia Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:02:03 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-8332 Great website! This year I'm starting to switch our household to green/organic/sustainable living. This month's adventure involves greening the cleaning...and we just ran out of dish washing liquid. I've been using Dr. Bronner's as a body wash and shampoo and just tried it as a hand dishwashing liquid based on the suggestion from the Dr. Bronner's website. I can't get the glasses to come clean though. I'll try adding the baking soda as you suggested, but what ratio are you using to dilute the castile soap? Are you diluting it with water or vinegar and how much baking soda did you add? Thanks again! Great website! This year I’m starting to switch our household to green/organic/sustainable living. This month’s adventure involves greening the cleaning…and we just ran out of dish washing liquid. I’ve been using Dr. Bronner’s as a body wash and shampoo and just tried it as a hand dishwashing liquid based on the suggestion from the Dr. Bronner’s website. I can’t get the glasses to come clean though. I’ll try adding the baking soda as you suggested, but what ratio are you using to dilute the castile soap? Are you diluting it with water or vinegar and how much baking soda did you add? Thanks again!

]]> By: Susanna http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-7506 Susanna Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:21:18 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-7506 Just wondering if you've ever used the liquid castille soap from Mt Rose Herbs? I was wondering if I could use that in all the recipes that call for Dr. Bronners... Just wondering if you’ve ever used the liquid castille soap from Mt Rose Herbs? I was wondering if I could use that in all the recipes that call for Dr. Bronners…

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-7504 Lindsay Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:08:15 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-7504 Yes, I have a HE washer and use the detergent without any problems. For the dishwasher detergent, you can try citric acid or use non-chlorine bleach powder to replace the borax. This is what I have been experimenting with lately, and with surprisingly good results. You can find citric acid online. Yes, I have a HE washer and use the detergent without any problems. For the dishwasher detergent, you can try citric acid or use non-chlorine bleach powder to replace the borax. This is what I have been experimenting with lately, and with surprisingly good results. You can find citric acid online.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2007/12/housecleaning-on-a-budget-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-7503 Melissa Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:40:12 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=61#comment-7503 Can you use the laundry soap in a he washer? For the Dishwasher detergent - my dishes are coming out with a white film and they look unclean! Maybe I should try the citric acid - where do I get this? Can you use the laundry soap in a he washer?
For the Dishwasher detergent – my dishes are coming out with a white film and they look unclean! Maybe I should try the citric acid – where do I get this?

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