Comments on: Kitchen Uses for Dr. Bronner’s

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:14:43 +0000

Thank you for answering my questions. I started using natural stuff for laundry, and cleaning, but the laundry soap was just too expensive and sometimes it didn’t work, and when I found the borax/washing soda and fels naptha, I was in heaven. Just recently, I added a little bit of Octagon to the mix and it did a phenomenal job of cleaning! Now, I’m so sad about borax. I still have some of the laundry stuff-I guess I’ll use it in some capacity. I’m always looking for natural products that actually do the job of its poisonous counterparts. Thanks againf or answering me.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:09:13 +0000

I no longer recommend borax, and yes, I have found that any substance like that (including baking soda) will clog your spray bottles. Just stick with plain Dr Bronners liquid soap for best results, or vinegar and water with essential oils. You do not need to add any additional essentials oils to Dr Bronners unless desired. Mrs. Meyers is probably better at degreasing and a more effective cleaner. I like Dr Bronners with a dash of lemon juice, and tea tree oil for washing dishes though.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:38:20 +0000

Lindsay, I noticed that you said to add borax to the mix in the spray bottle.I bought a whole bunch of spray bottles from Wal-Mart since they were 97 cents each, and I mixed borax with some of the bottles and all the ones that I mixed with borax, the bottles quit working and nothing comes out no matter what I do. I tried it one time with just borax, hot water and lemon essential oil, and same problem,it clogged. Do you know if borax clogs these spray bottles or do I just chalk it up to the fact that they are cheap Wal-Mart type bottles where quality control isn’t an imperative? Last week, I bought several bottles of Dr. Bronners and when the weather clears up, I’m going back to get the other scents. If you get a scented Dr.Bronner, do you still need to add more essential oils to the mix? I’ve always used Mrs. Meyers and now I want to try Dr. Bronner’s. I’m always game for trying something new. Thank you.

By: Saryann

Saryann — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:59:53 +0000

HI there! Just wanted to add to the hand dishwashing liquid comments. If you love the Castile soap – you really should invest a few bucks in Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds. It is fantastic as all purpose cleaner. Especially washing dishes & Laundry soap. I use a squirt in my dishes & they squeak. I use 1/8 cup in front loading machine and my clothes always come clean. Note, it does contain SLS… but this is what the site says about it… “Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): This surfactant cuts grease and dirt, generates copious suds, and biodegrades quickly and completely. SLS is made by combining a sulfate group with lauryl alcohol from coconut oil, then attaching sodium. If improperly formulated, SLS can irritate skin, but our superb formula uses coco-betaine and lauryl glucoside to counter this.” For what its worth… I definitely trust dr. b’s I have every available scent Hope this info is useful!

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:41:35 +0000

Just out of curiosity, I poured a quarter cup of Dr Bronner’s liquid (Baby/Sensitive Skin version) into one of those plastic pump containers. Filled the rest with water. It works great as a handsoap. One squirt lathers, cleans, and softens skin, two squirts for really dirty hands. Next, the kitchen and bath, and will try laundry use.

By: Qi

Qi — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:10:37 +0000

Thank you, Lindsay. I’ve been thinking of using Dr. Bronner’s as a dish soap after discovering the Seventh Generation brand actually contains SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), but I am not sure if it is the safe way to go as I don’t see this function listed on Dr. Bronner’s bottle. Your message has eliminated my doubts. Thank you so much.

By: Eryn

Eryn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:46:05 +0000

Hi Lindsay, have you ever tried Trader Joes version of Dr Bronner’s? I bought it for about 1/2 the price of dr bronners and have tried to use it on my counters in the kitchen. I kind of felt like it left some residue though. Possibly just too much soap in my dilution. Just wondering if you ever tried it or used it on floors ( I have wood floors). Thanks again for the blessing and resource your blog is. God is using you to bless many families and help us do the same! Blessings to you! Eryn

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:48:17 +0000

I actually just use my shampoo recipe as a wipe solution now. I keep it in a small spray bottle and spray it as needed on her bottom or on a wipe. Works great!

By: Sonya

Sonya — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:28:57 +0000

Can you tell me more about how you make your baby wipe solution – or maybe where you find the recipe you use? Thanks!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:10 +0000

I have just discovered Dr. Bronners products and I have fallen in love with them. I had never heard of them or even castile soap before! I discovered them about 5 or 6 months ago when I started getting interested in making my own household cleaning products. I have completely phased out commercial cleaning chemicals with the exception of borax (which has been said to be mildly toxic). Once I discovered that I could make my own I completely stopped using my commercial products. I didn’t even want to wait until they were empty!! Now I am interested in phasing out commercial chemicals and detergents-(which is what your commercial soap actually is) as well. I thought that the Dr. Bronners soaps were basically for the use of household cleaning products and just discovered that I could use them in my hygiene routine as well! I am still looking for recipes and ideas and (kind of newly) open to all suggestions! I am 28 years old with three…going on four children (9, 8, and 14 months) and I just wish that I would have discovered this at an earlier age!