Dishwasher Detergent
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I ran out of dishwasher detergent this morning. Truthfully.... I ran out of it about 3 days ago and forgot that I emptied the container with the last load we did. My bad. Just like everyone else, we used to use standard dishwasher detergent that was laced with chemicals we had no business putting on our dishes and eating utensils (or our ground water for that matter!). I switched to a so called 'green' brand several years back.... but then found out even they were rated "D" by the Environmental Working Group. Heavy sigh. What's a farm girl to do?
Let me give you an economical answer... make your own! Truly... this process took me all of 5 minutes (it takes me 15 minutes... one way... just to get to the store).
Combine all ingredients in a container (I use a large glass mason jar) and mix thoroughly. Use 1-2 Tablespoonsful per load of dishes.... this varies according to your water type. |
You just made yourself about 3-4 months of dishwasher detergent for $7.80. The commercial brand I used to buy is currently $11.78 on Amazon.... this farmgirl just saved herself $4 that fast.
Our waste water system is a septic system, and this is a septic system safe formula... another reason to go green. You've also just purchased enough ingredients for many many batches of this recipe, but there are also many other household uses for each ingredient..... remember, Google is your friend!
Keep yourself healthy and keep on kickin' those chemicals out of your home! If you aren't a DIY'er, you can always purchase the Thieves Dishwasher Detergent and put that Essential Rewards purchasing power to good use! Remember, if you are part of my YL family... receiving this email.... AND you are on Essential Rewards, you are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for an Essential Oil Desk Reference.... one of the most valuable YL product information resources on the planet!
Our waste water system is a septic system, and this is a septic system safe formula... another reason to go green. You've also just purchased enough ingredients for many many batches of this recipe, but there are also many other household uses for each ingredient..... remember, Google is your friend!
Keep yourself healthy and keep on kickin' those chemicals out of your home! If you aren't a DIY'er, you can always purchase the Thieves Dishwasher Detergent and put that Essential Rewards purchasing power to good use! Remember, if you are part of my YL family... receiving this email.... AND you are on Essential Rewards, you are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for an Essential Oil Desk Reference.... one of the most valuable YL product information resources on the planet!