Brigitte Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 We ran out of dishwasher detergent the other day. I went to the store specifically to buy some today, spent $100, and realized when I was almost home that I forgot the detergent. :glare: Do you have a homemade detergent recipe? We have 2 days worth of dishes piled up and I have to work all day tomorrow. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hate it when that happens! I might try using a little laundry detergent if I was desperate enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I've used laundry detergent for several days in a row, on more than one occasion, and with no ill effect, except that the dishes start to look a little dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Powder or liquid? I only have liquid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I used powder, but I say go with what you have - then again, it's not me that will be mopping up the floor if you have some sort of overflow of foam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I use 1 part baking soda and 1 part borax. Vinegar for a rinse. In the past, I used a drop or two of dishwashing detergent. Don't use too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Baking soda and vinegar work fine in a pinch. You can also toss in a packet of kool-aid, or some tang/lemonade mix. I'd steer WAY clear of dish liquid. My step-dad made that mistake TWICE. What a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know this sounds horribly old-fashioned, but could you simply wash dishes in the sink using Palmolive or Dawn? I'm guessing that you have that at home (what are the chances that you are out of both?) Turn on some funky music and scrub away. Have the kids help. Put a clean towel over the kitchen table/counter because you'll need that extra space for drip drying (remember, drip drying is more hygenic than drying with a towel). Then, until you get the detergent, use paper plates! We always have paper plates on hand for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm trying to figure out what the Kool-aid is for. :001_huh: I'm thinking some kind of abrasive? I keep picturing my plastics coming out pink from the cherry kool-aid. :tongue_smilie: Citric acid to help cut down on residue. I use a tbsp of Borax, 1 tbsp of washing soda, a tsp of lemonade mix and then vinegar in the rinse dispenser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Use a bit of laundry detergent and wash by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love this recipe: 2 cups Borax 2 cups Lemishine 2 cups Washing Soda 1 cup Kosher Salt White Vinegar as rinse aid. It works much better than the store bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know this sounds horribly old-fashioned, but could you simply wash dishes in the sink using Palmolive or Dawn? I'm guessing that you have that at home (what are the chances that you are out of both?) Turn on some funky music and scrub away. Have the kids help. Put a clean towel over the kitchen table/counter because you'll need that extra space for drip drying (remember, drip drying is more hygenic than drying with a towel). Then, until you get the detergent, use paper plates! We always have paper plates on hand for whatever reason. I use the dishwasher as a huge drying rack. Since they don't have to get clean in there (if you washed them already) you can pile them more haphazardly than if you are putting them in there to be cleaned by the dishwasher. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know this sounds horribly old-fashioned, but could you simply wash dishes in the sink using Palmolive or Dawn? I'm guessing that you have that at home (what are the chances that you are out of both?) Turn on some funky music and scrub away. Have the kids help. Put a clean towel over the kitchen table/counter because you'll need that extra space for drip drying (remember, drip drying is more hygenic than drying with a towel). Then, until you get the detergent, use paper plates! We always have paper plates on hand for whatever reason. :lol: I am not opposed to the old fashioned way! I between home schooling, shampooing the carpets, and working yesterday (got home at nearly 9 pm), there just wasn't a whole lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Here is what I do all the time: I use 1 cup of Cascade 3 cups Borax 3 cups washing soda about 1/4 cup of Dawn I mix the Borax, Dawn, and Soda together and then mix in the Cascade. It stretches the regular stuff FOREVER. I tried just the homemade for awhile and the dishes needed that little boost from the Cascade to get clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Amazon. Sign up for Amazon Mom (free). http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-ActionPacs-Dishwasher-Detergent-Container/dp/B002KYB7UQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1314799148&sr=8-4 Clip the coupon and Subscribe and Save(no obligation) and, if desperate, pay $3.99 to have it tomorrow. Another option: http://www.amazon.com/Ecover-Automatic-Dishwashing-Tablets-17-6-Ounce/dp/B001J6O604/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1314799148&sr=8-15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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