Want to stop using chemicals for dish washing?

Question

Is there any natural alternative? Which one works best?

Answer 1

Soda crystals used to be used years ago, but always use gloves as they are strong.

Answer 2

Years ago they used washing soda and saved their soap scraps in a wire ball to make the water soapy.  I can remember this, but, believe me, dish soap is so much better.  You cannot save the world on your own!

Answer 3

Soap roots. You can grow it in your own garden.

Answer 4

Ecover makes the best hand washing soap and the best detergent for the dishwasher.  Ecos also makes a good dish soap that is a little cheaper but their detergent is horrible, leaves white powder residue.

Answer 5

I really like Method's line of cleaning products. I use the cucumber melon dish soap and their liquid laundry detergent. Both rate very highly in my opinion.

Answer 6

enviro balls.

Answer 7

There are many choices that are so-called chemical free or non-toxic.  Any of the mild dishwashing liquids that are vegetable-based are a better choice for you and the environment long-term.

Seriously, the alternatives for cleaning grease or dirty pots and  pans is terribly time-consuming -- even requiring being left overnight.  Baking soda, salt are a few choices but will require more scrubbing and possibly more rinsing.  You lose the chemicals but waste more water.

Stick with a mild liquid for hand washing and run the dishwasher only when full.

Answer 8

We tried the dishwasher with nothing in the other day - cleaned just as well - I was shocked !!

Answer 9

The new range sold by the Co-operative stores in the UK work really well

Answer 10

why would you want to do something like that, have you been sucked into this eco rubbish ? biggest con of the 21st century