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10-02-2011, 07:53 AM
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Which ones do you like, and which ones aren't very good?
I like the Meyer's Clean Day products -- the smells are divine and I thin they work pretty well.
I recently bought Wave automatic dish washing liquid, and I hate it. The dishes just do not get clean. There is nothing green about having to hand-wash dishes and silverware after running them through the machine.
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10-02-2011, 08:24 AM
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The best natural cleaner is white vinegar and you can use it on anything.
Please tell me, how is running a dishwasher green?
There are a lot of products coming on the market touted as being green. The truth of the matter is that you can use or make your own cleaners and many other products. Many of these recipes are posted on the web. Basically vinegar is an excellent all around cleaner and anti-bacterial without killing all the good stuff. Baking soda is also a great cleaner. Try baking soda on SS or vinegar for windows. Be amazed!
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10-02-2011, 08:50 AM
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Location: Maine
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Running a dishwasher is not green, but I am trying to take small steps here, based on our hectic lives.
That said, I'd like to eventually make my own cleaning products if I can. Any suggestions for websites with good "recipes"?
Last edited by lawmom; 10-02-2011 at 09:19 AM..
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10-05-2011, 12:15 PM
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Location: Hyrule
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I just use vinegar as well.
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10-05-2011, 12:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donsabi
The best natural cleaner is white vinegar and you can use it on anything.
Please tell me, how is running a dishwasher green?
There are a lot of products coming on the market touted as being green. The truth of the matter is that you can use or make your own cleaners and many other products. Many of these recipes are posted on the web. Basically vinegar is an excellent all around cleaner and anti-bacterial without killing all the good stuff. Baking soda is also a great cleaner. Try baking soda on SS or vinegar for windows. Be amazed!
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would that be ok to use on silver as well? |
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10-05-2011, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lawmom
Running a dishwasher is not green, but I am trying to take small steps here, based on our hectic lives.
That said, I'd like to eventually make my own cleaning products if I can. Any suggestions for websites with good "recipes"?
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well, isn't trying to use less water and conserve green?
I always thought it was?  |
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10-05-2011, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lawmom
Running a dishwasher is not green, but I am trying to take small steps here, based on our hectic lives.
That said, I'd like to eventually make my own cleaning products if I can. Any suggestions for websites with good "recipes"?
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I've pulled all my recipes off the net so just google whatever recipe you're interested in "homemade dish washer soap" or whatever. I also found the book Better Basics for the Home and used that. By now, I have tweaked the recipes and have what I like.
It really doesn't take much time to "make" things once you have the recipes. You just need some measuring cups, a funnel, and whatever products (i.e. baking soda, borax, washing powder, citrus acid, etc.). The one that takes me the longest is the laundry soap because I have to heat water to make it. That's it. |
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10-05-2011, 01:20 PM
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Location: Londonderry, NH
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The "greenist" cleaners I know of are Baking Soda and Bon Ami scouring powder. Vinegar works well but smells like vinegar. It may not be Green but Dawn dishwashing detergent is about as good a cleaner as possible.
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10-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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Location: Brooklyn New York
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donsabi
The best natural cleaner is white vinegar and you can use it on anything.
Please tell me, how is running a dishwasher green?
There are a lot of products coming on the market touted as being green. The truth of the matter is that you can use or make your own cleaners and many other products. Many of these recipes are posted on the web. Basically vinegar is an excellent all around cleaner and anti-bacterial without killing all the good stuff. Baking soda is also a great cleaner. Try baking soda on SS or vinegar for windows. Be amazed!
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It isn't, the same as using a dryer. |
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10-06-2011, 02:08 PM
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Using your dishwasher, when full, is more efficient than hand washing. It uses less water, less soap and less energy.
OP, I use Ecover dish detergent and am very happy w/it.
Built In Dishwashers vs. Hand Washing: Which is Greener? : TreeHugger |
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