MJN Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 house. She's cleaning with vinegar and baking soda. What do you use for washing clothes? What can you use in the dishwasher that is odor free and yet really cleans them? It cannot have ANY smell to it. She can't handle any kind of smells. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hmmm, I don't know about the dishwasher, but Tide makes some liquid detergent that doesn't have much of a smell- Lavender I think. They might make an unscented one- I can't remember. I will say that using antibacterial hand/dish soap is great for cleaning mirrors/windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Once Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Seventh Generation makes one called Free and Clear. I use it and it does not smell. Has she looked at Norwex cloths. They are good for cleaning with no cleaners. I like mine but they are pricey at the beginning. A good place to start is the window cloth. Love. it. I heard on another thread that you can use baking powder for laundry (I think :confused:) It was on one of the frugality threads. Is is only the smell she can't tolerate or is it the strong chemicals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The thread is called "Best Money saving Tips" WOW I'm tired. HTH cuz I'm going to bed. :sleep: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I looked it up. It's called Tide Pure Essentials, and it's made w/ baking soda. The scent is White Lilac, or Lemon Verbena. I have used the lilac, and the smell is almost non-existent. I am sensitive to smells as well (can we say raging headaches and stuffy nose/wheezing). If she can't handle that, maybe just using baking soda will work. I feel for her. Here's the tide website on it.... http://www.tide.com/en_US/products/product.jsp?product=tide_pureessentials_liquid_white_lilac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 allergic to a lot of things. I'll pass on your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Here's a recipe that I've found - I haven't emptied my current container, but will be trying this once it's gone. What you'll need: Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 20 Mule Team Borax Distilled White Vinegar Here's what you do: Step 1: Add one tablespoon of Super Washing Soda to the dishwasher dispenser Step 2: Add one tablespoon of 20 Mule Team Borax to the dishwasher dispenser You're done. That's the recipe for homemade dishwashing detergent. Now the recipe for removing the water spots that so frequently occur with automatic dishwashers: Pour distilled white vinegar into the dispenser for the clear rinse gel.Once you've run your dishwasher, be sure to hold your glasses up to the light and inspect them thoroughly. You'll find that the homemade detergent cleans as well if not better than the store bought detergent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 house the other day. She can tolerate white vinegar pretty well. THANK YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 You're welcome - if she tries it, let us know how it works :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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