Re: Re: Getting started...anyone else?

[Guest guest]

Hi , yes I use Borax but only in the white laundry. I use soda

crystals in the coloured. This is as well as the soap nuts because we

have really hard water here. I dont' use it on hands or anything or

to clean with as I have a substance which is called Feem which I get

from QVC. This is marvellous for cleaning floors, walls, most things

in fact. I just use unscented veg soap for hands, and all shampoo,

shower stuff I make sure doesn't contain parabens or SLS or SLES. dee

On 10 Oct 2009, at 20:51, susanla97229 wrote:

> Hello Dee,

> Thanks for the information about soap nuts.

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> I am now using white vinegar for cleaning the counters, sinks,

> baths, too.

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> Are you using Borax and washing soda?

> How exactly do you use them. I'm confused because I've read Borax

> can be slightly caustic. Do you have to wear gloves?

> If using for washing hands, a little mixed with water?

> It's the details that are making me slow to get them in use in my

> house.

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> Thanks so much.

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[Guest guest]

Quite honestly , I haven't and have to use Fairy as I only have

it on a 'quickwash' and it doesn't get clean with any of the

alternatives. I do use white vinegar for the rinse aid though. dee

On 13 Oct 2009, at 06:20, susanla97229 wrote:

> OK, thanks Dee.

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> One would not want to use Borax in the dishwasher, correct?

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> I wonder if soda crystals would be good for the dishwasher.

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> Has anyone had success with a dishwashing detergent alternative?

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> Thanks.

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