I stopped using traditional dish detergents purchased at the grocery stores awhile ago and opted for natural brands that were free from phosphates. The website naturemoms.com explains why you want to avoid phosphates--essentially if you love the fish in the water and don't want to steal their oxygen avoid phosphates. Unfortunately, the natural brands are super expensive and were damaging my wallet (even though they were not damaging the habitats of my fish friends). My wonderful aunt gave me a recipe that is safe for fish and gentler on my wallet. This formula is free of all of those heavy duty chemicals (the ones that cause respiratory and skin inflammation...to name just a couple of its ailments) and even more it takes just seconds to make. I will warn you that it may not be as tough on caked on food as other formulas and so I have a handy dandy scraper by my sink to ensure the dishes are fairly clear of dried food, etc. before loading. Are you ready...
You will need equal parts of borax and washing soda. Both of these items are found on the same aisle as your laundry detergent at most grocers. I put both items in a leftover lidded plastic container (mine is an old plastic container with a twist on lid). I screw on the lid and I shake. Done! I also found a small scooper from a different product that I use to dump the detergent into the dishwasher. I do not fill my dishwasher up to the brim with soap--I fill it halfway in both the prewash and main wash compartments. Here is the recipe I use when I make it--
Dishwasher Detergent
2 Cups Borax
2 Cup Washing Soda
Combine; Shake; Store; Use as Needed
Happy washing and feel good that you are saving money and some creatures!
You will need equal parts of borax and washing soda. Both of these items are found on the same aisle as your laundry detergent at most grocers. I put both items in a leftover lidded plastic container (mine is an old plastic container with a twist on lid). I screw on the lid and I shake. Done! I also found a small scooper from a different product that I use to dump the detergent into the dishwasher. I do not fill my dishwasher up to the brim with soap--I fill it halfway in both the prewash and main wash compartments. Here is the recipe I use when I make it--
Dishwasher Detergent
2 Cups Borax
2 Cup Washing Soda
Combine; Shake; Store; Use as Needed
Happy washing and feel good that you are saving money and some creatures!
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