tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post2991267227835420338..comments2023-06-16T02:40:36.841-07:00Comments on The Coffey House: Homemade Dishwasher DetergentThe Coffey'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154244826898821946noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-88040929481842452172020-04-04T11:00:41.554-07:002020-04-04T11:00:41.554-07:00https://crazycraftbugs.blogspot.com/2010/11/homema...https://crazycraftbugs.blogspot.com/2010/11/homemade-dishwasher-detergent.html?showComment=1586023226385#c3510691868492824292kitchenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778309761930058485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-32418545063738671702018-09-20T08:26:29.570-07:002018-09-20T08:26:29.570-07:00I am trying this recipe for the first time today i...I am trying this recipe for the first time today it is sooooo easy to make now all I am waiting for is the dishwasher to finish I'm so excited thank you and God bless .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383400346528740326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-61190202323073272672015-07-29T05:57:39.608-07:002015-07-29T05:57:39.608-07:00Well, if all your using the Koolaid for is the cit...Well, if all your using the Koolaid for is the citric acid it contains then don't bother using it. You can purchase pure citric acid in packages or in bulk (my choice). It's used to make all kinds of stuff. I use it in bath bombs and shower fizzies (awesome during cold and flu season). That way it's cheap, more natural, clean, and dye free. Many stores carry it and if you can't find it locally you can always order it on line. I am a diabetic so you will never find a package of Koolaid or any drink mix in my home. But you will find bucket loads of citric acid!! Happy Soaping!!Mikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836630045826531139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-56624472509613338942013-06-29T07:12:53.487-07:002013-06-29T07:12:53.487-07:00Yes, LemiShine works fine for he citric acid. I ha...Yes, LemiShine works fine for he citric acid. I have very hard water and have used LS many times. One reason I started making my own dw detergent to avoid the high price of LS. I bought a small container of citric acid in the canning section of the store and add a tsp or 2 to each wash. Still not as cheap as I'd like it to be. I think if I add more salt to soften the water, I can cut back on the CA. The CA I bought in the canning aisle was slightly cheaper than the LS.karleasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591588964383280459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-62142614501938261822013-03-21T07:43:28.793-07:002013-03-21T07:43:28.793-07:00Can i substitute the kool aid for Lemi Shine? It a...Can i substitute the kool aid for Lemi Shine? It also has citric acid? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483374952384701422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-52606557396585454822012-10-30T12:02:01.280-07:002012-10-30T12:02:01.280-07:00Do you have soft water or hard water? Try adding ...Do you have soft water or hard water? Try adding more salt to the recipe to soften the water more. There may be too many mineral desposits (lime) being left behind. It may need adjustment for your water. <br />The Coffey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154244826898821946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-22669079773560206552012-10-26T20:26:52.163-07:002012-10-26T20:26:52.163-07:00HI! This is the second time I have tried using th...HI! This is the second time I have tried using this homemade detergent and after about 3 or 4 runs my glasses start looking foggy or cloudy... Have you experienced this? Any ideas as to what I should do differently? Nicole Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435266072494071331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-81903275189423153152012-09-13T10:00:38.891-07:002012-09-13T10:00:38.891-07:00Thanks Gen for the advise!
I hadn't thought...Thanks Gen for the advise! <br /><br />I hadn't thought about staineless since mine is not. Good to know!<br /><br />The Coffey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154244826898821946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-65201091144680345552012-09-13T09:27:13.094-07:002012-09-13T09:27:13.094-07:00Hi Nikki,
Thanks for stopping!
I'm sorry I...Hi Nikki,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping! <br /><br />I'm sorry I'm behind. Big time!<br /><br />I put it in the little latchy door where you would put other detergents.The Coffey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154244826898821946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-87649323009424112352012-09-10T14:30:07.310-07:002012-09-10T14:30:07.310-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.mainemanlavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673727261179930621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-52257855592530910712012-08-06T08:26:48.431-07:002012-08-06T08:26:48.431-07:00Hi I think this is a wonderful idea!!! I love fin...Hi I think this is a wonderful idea!!! I love finding new ways to DIY like everyone used to way back when. Everyone (younger generation) now a days assumes it can't be used unless its bought in a store. <br /> I asked my husband ( he worked many years as an appliance technition) about the vinigar and he said its good as long as its not a stainless steal dishwasher because it corrodes it. But he told my mother in law to use it in hers because she used straight dish soap and bubbles pored all over the kitchen floor. ( mind you her dishwasher isn't stainless steal either)Genhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663594566371089763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-88715438440595620972012-07-25T11:44:17.644-07:002012-07-25T11:44:17.644-07:00I would like the answer to that, too, Nikki. No n...I would like the answer to that, too, Nikki. No need to feel silly.TerDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209973497655825429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-50401569672285976942012-06-05T13:08:14.744-07:002012-06-05T13:08:14.744-07:00Lol, I absolutely love your reasoning behind this!...Lol, I absolutely love your reasoning behind this! I've tried to boycott that big WM store and I just can't justify the higher prices at other stores all the time. So when I find things that I can do cheaper than them, I jump at the chance! <br /><br />Maybe this is a silly question, but do you put the detergent in the part of the dishwasher with the latching door or just in the little hole without the door?Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988095546875644506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-69254008443299974382012-05-09T18:44:09.268-07:002012-05-09T18:44:09.268-07:00You actually need koolaid or a koolaid type mix. ...You actually need koolaid or a koolaid type mix. The koolaid has citric acid that helps to break down gunk and aids in the cleaning. I would suggest Koolaid brand because the dye they use is better than off brands. <br /><br />You know how if your kids drink too much red off brand koolaid drinks they will pee red... you don't want your dishwasher to turn yellow.The Coffey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154244826898821946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-49471528932109422742012-05-07T08:22:49.833-07:002012-05-07T08:22:49.833-07:00Do we add the koolaid just to add lemon scent to t...Do we add the koolaid just to add lemon scent to the soap, or does it actually help clean in some way? <br /><br />(I ask because I don't have any koolaid, so I used all of the other ingredients ;) My dishwasher is running as I type)nicolemarieartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418061554021089825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-46515851273713990572011-10-05T04:31:00.613-07:002011-10-05T04:31:00.613-07:00This is a great idea! Thanks for the recipe!!
I&...This is a great idea! Thanks for the recipe!!<br /><br />I'm your newest follower! :)People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093814912948518914.post-2149954693597697132011-09-14T04:09:37.624-07:002011-09-14T04:09:37.624-07:00Thanks so much for this recipe! I am on a mission...Thanks so much for this recipe! I am on a mission to keep as much of our hard earned money as I can. Makes me sick to spend money on stuff that I can make myself. <br /><br />Love that you store it in Mason jars.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment on my blog. Following you now. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com