Comments on: Kitchen Uses for Dr. Bronner’s http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html Loving simple, natural, and intentional living Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:04:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Homemade cleaning & self care products (Part 4) « For No Gain http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-56989 Homemade cleaning & self care products (Part 4) « For No Gain Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:26:49 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-56989 [...] Dish soap: Quite a while back I found a great clearance deal on some natural dish soap that I still have a bunch of. After it’s gone I’m thinking of switching to a Dr. Bronners and vinegar mix. [...] [...] Dish soap: Quite a while back I found a great clearance deal on some natural dish soap that I still have a bunch of. After it’s gone I’m thinking of switching to a Dr. Bronners and vinegar mix. [...]

]]> By: bonnie http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-55962 bonnie Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:15:46 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-55962 My husband and I have installed a normal light switch that turns our water heater on and off.....it takes about 10 min to heat our water....so we only turn it on before we bathe and before we run the dishwasher, otherwise, it is off, saving electricity. My husband and I have installed a normal light switch that turns our water heater on and off…..it takes about 10 min to heat our water….so we only turn it on before we bathe and before we run the dishwasher, otherwise, it is off, saving electricity.

]]> By: Liz http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-54640 Liz Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:50:13 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-54640 Hello all! I just wanted to clear some stuff up (sorry I'm so late to the game)! Sodium LaurETH sulfate is the BAD stuff, not sodium laurYL sulfate. If you'd like more information on this topic, the best place to go is straight to the source, Lisa Bronner, http://lisa.drbronner.com/?p=197. This is not to say people won't have sensitivities to it (Sal Suds says it's not meant for personal hygiene purposes), but it's perfectly ok to use in a product like Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds for household cleaning or laundry. Check out Lisa Bronner's page for the most complete information on castile soaps and Sal Suds information as well as easy green cleaning and household cleaner recipes. Hello all!

I just wanted to clear some stuff up (sorry I’m so late to the game)! Sodium LaurETH sulfate is the BAD stuff, not sodium laurYL sulfate. If you’d like more information on this topic, the best place to go is straight to the source, Lisa Bronner, http://lisa.drbronner.com/?p=197. This is not to say people won’t have sensitivities to it (Sal Suds says it’s not meant for personal hygiene purposes), but it’s perfectly ok to use in a product like Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds for household cleaning or laundry. Check out Lisa Bronner’s page for the most complete information on castile soaps and Sal Suds information as well as easy green cleaning and household cleaner recipes.

]]> By: Betsy http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-43966 Betsy Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:37:20 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-43966 Target has started carrying a nice selection of natural products and I've seen some scents of the Dr. Bronner's there. Not sure what price, but I'm sure it's less than the health food store. I found it in the cosmetics section. I'd recommend against using it as a shampoo though, despite its claims that it can be used for that. It left my hair dry and coated with a filmy feeling. Target has started carrying a nice selection of natural products and I’ve seen some scents of the Dr. Bronner’s there. Not sure what price, but I’m sure it’s less than the health food store. I found it in the cosmetics section.

I’d recommend against using it as a shampoo though, despite its claims that it can be used for that. It left my hair dry and coated with a filmy feeling.

]]> By: Our Sentiments http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-32105 Our Sentiments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:47:59 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-32105 Actually the disinfecting properties could also be used from the essential oils inside the product. Tea Tree and Lavender oils have antibacterial properties to it. Coconut Oil has both antiviral and antibacterial properties. Hot water and soap alone will fight germs, you don't need to have harsh chemicals in your cleaning cupboards. Right now I am using a product called Pink Solution which is pretty great for all purpose, including laundry, and it 100% natural that I can now allow my 3 year old to help me clean when she wants to. It's nice because we can spend time together while we clean, since that is what I do all the time anyways :D I am ordering the Peppermint Dr. Bronner because Peppermint is a good bug detoured (fruit flies are bad this year) for my dishes. It's the only thing left in the home that I use SLS in. We have a high allergy to SLS. The Dr. Bronner Sal has SLS in it just in case you did not notice this. Actually the disinfecting properties could also be used from the essential oils inside the product. Tea Tree and Lavender oils have antibacterial properties to it. Coconut Oil has both antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Hot water and soap alone will fight germs, you don’t need to have harsh chemicals in your cleaning cupboards. Right now I am using a product called Pink Solution which is pretty great for all purpose, including laundry, and it 100% natural that I can now allow my 3 year old to help me clean when she wants to. It’s nice because we can spend time together while we clean, since that is what I do all the time anyways :D

I am ordering the Peppermint Dr. Bronner because Peppermint is a good bug detoured (fruit flies are bad this year) for my dishes. It’s the only thing left in the home that I use SLS in. We have a high allergy to SLS. The Dr. Bronner Sal has SLS in it just in case you did not notice this.

]]> By: Dorothy http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-18706 Dorothy Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:14:43 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-18706 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. 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 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-18704 Lindsay Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:09:13 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-18704 I no longer recommend <a href="http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/05/borax-is-it-safe.html" rel="nofollow">borax</a>, 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. 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 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-18617 Dorothy Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:38:20 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-18617 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. 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 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-10321 Saryann Wed, 06 May 2009 21:59:53 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-10321 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! 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 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html/comment-page-1#comment-9726 Vicky Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:41:35 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/kitchen-uses-for-dr-bronners.html#comment-9726 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. 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.

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