tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post495270441419030364..comments2024-03-09T06:56:41.020-05:00Comments on Overthrow Martha: DIY Dishwasher Detergent without Borax with ReviewSherri Griffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-21777925807664727032014-04-10T01:18:05.095-04:002014-04-10T01:18:05.095-04:00Hmmm… well, that's not good! Have you tried cl...Hmmm… well, that's not good! Have you tried cleaning the dishwasher? There is a link in the article near the bottom if you want to read the post, but basically it is a cup full of vinegar placed on the top rack and you run the dishwasher. Then you put baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and run it again. That should clean out all the gunk that's been building in the dishwasher.<brSherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-28973358157841078922014-04-09T15:58:12.674-04:002014-04-09T15:58:12.674-04:00Hello! I started using the DIY detergent, but my d...Hello! I started using the DIY detergent, but my dishes are coming out with a powder residue. I'm literaly having to re-wash them. Any help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-79603964017237253902013-12-12T08:24:08.162-05:002013-12-12T08:24:08.162-05:00Wow! I haven't heard that it's actually th...Wow! I haven't heard that it's actually the detergent. I love it when people give me new info. Could you please send me the consumer report that talked about detergent causing etching? I've always read that the cloudiness had to do with hard water and that the actual drying in the dishwasher was the culprit of the etching: <br /><br />DIY Natural community member Joyce had this to saySherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-66985290534693035612013-12-12T07:13:14.724-05:002013-12-12T07:13:14.724-05:00A big issue in many households is glass etching fr...A big issue in many households is glass etching from dishwashers. That is the real cause of many glasses becoming hazy, and, once it occurs it is not removable, because the glass surface is damaged. Different formulations of dishwasher detergents have very big differences on etching (per Consumer Reports). While this formula addresses "the environment", it ignores the haze issue...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-21736187431092554802013-10-26T11:49:14.834-04:002013-10-26T11:49:14.834-04:00Carrie, I believe that what would cause the proble...Carrie, I believe that what would cause the problems would be that if you don't use sterile water, then there could be bacteria in the water which could multiply, be harmful if ingested. However, the dishwasher should kill any bacterial with the hot water in the cycle. Of course, if it grows mold, I wouldn't use it. The washing soda and the castile soap shouldn't spoil or go bad at Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-17363730213064542132013-10-25T15:01:31.987-04:002013-10-25T15:01:31.987-04:00Megan! I tried your dishwasher detergent and it wo...Megan! I tried your dishwasher detergent and it worked really well! Thank you so much for the suggestion. Sorry it's taken me so long-- the supply I had of my DIY stuff lasted FOREVER. If it's okay I'd like to write a post about it. :)Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-24771558102756604332013-10-19T08:36:11.617-04:002013-10-19T08:36:11.617-04:00Thanks for the recipes guys. Megan: how quickly do...Thanks for the recipes guys. Megan: how quickly do you go through a batch of your recipe? I have steered clear of water-based home recipes as I've heard that the lack of preservatives can be dangerous unless they are refrigerated. And who wants to refrigerate soaps? Have you heard anything about this? carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654855077793430339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-72711585810178061752013-09-10T10:17:36.158-04:002013-09-10T10:17:36.158-04:00Thanks! I'll try it out. I will be out of my d...Thanks! I'll try it out. I will be out of my dishwashing detergent sometimes this month and I'll give it a go. Thanks for sharing!! I'm excited to try it! :)Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-59717911852043366292013-09-09T19:25:52.747-04:002013-09-09T19:25:52.747-04:001 TBsp per load is all that's necessary, but I...1 TBsp per load is all that's necessary, but I use another in the prewash too. I haven't had a dirty dish since switching!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484767741293803153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-88381586321851723502013-08-29T14:26:45.511-04:002013-08-29T14:26:45.511-04:00Thanks! I will definitely try it and let you know ...Thanks! I will definitely try it and let you know how it goes! How much do you use per load?<br /><br />And thank you for the good luck wishes -- I need it! Since you're doing homework I suppose you're in the same boat! Good luck to you as well! :) Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-68219991267746308582013-08-29T14:19:58.710-04:002013-08-29T14:19:58.710-04:00One last thing I forgot. You'll want to let it...One last thing I forgot. You'll want to let it rest upside down till it gels and shake it a couple of times. I made mine while I did homework. Good luck in school!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484767741293803153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-57978124375380575622013-08-29T14:03:12.920-04:002013-08-29T14:03:12.920-04:00Thanks Megan! You're so sweet!
And, yes, I&#...Thanks Megan! You're so sweet! <br /><br />And, yes, I've heard about citric acid causing rust, but based on my research stainless steel and most dishware can take it. It's only if you're putting pure metal (like true silver) in your dishwasher that citric acid can be a problem. As for the baking soda-- yes, it can leave a film especially if you have hard water and that's why Sherri Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481419779173763777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167086251514186647.post-34302235030775992472013-08-29T13:44:54.585-04:002013-08-29T13:44:54.585-04:00Sounds like a great recipe, I've been turned o...Sounds like a great recipe, I've been turned on to making my own cleaning products and the one thing I can say is that a cyber-friend said that the citric acid can cause certain things to rust (like mixer tools), and regular baking soda can leave a film. I use 3 cups water, 3 tablespoons Dr. Bronner's Castile soap and 1 1/4 cups washing soda. mix it, shake it, blend it. Pretty simple. I&#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484767741293803153noreply@blogger.com