Comments on: Dirty Dishes Cause Debt! http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/ Frugal Living, Money Saving Tips, Debt Free Living, Free Recipes Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Christi http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-93798 Christi Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:06:56 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-93798 If you don't like the smell of the soap, you can add essential oils to the laundry detergent after you have everything mixed together. It doesn't take much - 1/2 - 1 oz. per 5 gal. bucket, depending on how strong you like the scent. You can also just choose a soap that you enjoy the scent. I personally don't like the scent of Ivory, but do like the naturalness of the soap. Last week I found Ivory with Aloe so tried it in my laundry detergent. The smell is delightful. I think I have found a new favorite. :) Thanks for the tip about the dishwasher. I'll be trying that tomorrow. If you don’t like the smell of the soap, you can add essential oils to the laundry detergent after you have everything mixed together. It doesn’t take much – 1/2 – 1 oz. per 5 gal. bucket, depending on how strong you like the scent. You can also just choose a soap that you enjoy the scent. I personally don’t like the scent of Ivory, but do like the naturalness of the soap. Last week I found Ivory with Aloe so tried it in my laundry detergent. The smell is delightful. I think I have found a new favorite. :) Thanks for the tip about the dishwasher. I’ll be trying that tomorrow.

]]> By: Tonia http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-93766 Tonia Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:28:52 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-93766 You can also use any other bar soap for the homemade laundry soap, ivory and dial work well too. Did not know you could use it in the dishwasher too, I make it for my mother-in-laws personal care home. Works great for stains and smells of all kinds. You can also use any other bar soap for the homemade laundry soap, ivory and dial work well too. Did not know you could use it in the dishwasher too, I make it for my mother-in-laws personal care home. Works great for stains and smells of all kinds.

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-80268 Suzanne Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:26:54 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-80268 Hi Lana, I started making this laundry soap in January and at 40 cents a gallon I think its the best I have ever used. I get everything I need at Walmart or BiLo Grocery if you have them. You can also find it on the web at Lehmans.com (they have the recipe, kit, ingredients and bucket.) Its cheaper to find it on your own. My family loves this soap and many of my friends and family members are now making it too. BTW - it works WONDERS in the dishwasher too. For Energy Efficient front loading washing machines - use 1/3 to 1/2 cup. Hi Lana, I started making this laundry soap in January and at 40 cents a gallon I think its the best I have ever used. I get everything I need at Walmart or BiLo Grocery if you have them. You can also find it on the web at Lehmans.com (they have the recipe, kit, ingredients and bucket.) Its cheaper to find it on your own. My family loves this soap and many of my friends and family members are now making it too. BTW – it works WONDERS in the dishwasher too. For Energy Efficient front loading washing machines – use 1/3 to 1/2 cup.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-73713 Lucy Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:12:30 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-73713 The health cost of fast food, no matter how cheap, is very high. Price out having your aorta and femoral arteries replaced due to placque blockage and you'll see even more savings for healthy home cooked meals! The health cost of fast food, no matter how cheap, is very high. Price out having your aorta and femoral arteries replaced due to placque blockage and you’ll see even more savings for healthy home cooked meals!

]]> By: Donna Friend http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-73662 Donna Friend Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:27:34 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-73662 We figured it out, even if we ate off the $ menu for every meal, it is still more cost effective to prepare your own meals at home.We pack a snack bag when we go out for the day, with drinks & crackers, etc., it really saves the $$$. We figured it out, even if we ate off the $ menu for every meal, it is still more cost effective to prepare your own meals at home.We pack a snack bag when we go out for the day, with drinks & crackers, etc., it really saves the $$$.

]]> By: meripng http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-72903 meripng Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:21:24 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-72903 I don't have a dishwasher and I have two little kids that are home all day, so this is a constant thing for me. I have had to learn to pace myself and enjoy the dishes. I have to enjoy things like soaking my hands in nice warm, soapy water, and being able to look out my kitchen window while I do the dishes. If I don't have this attitude I will go crazy because my dishes are constant. Someday I hope I will have a dishwasher, but for now, I have to make do with what I have. Also, I am trying to cut down on dishes by having everyone have their own special cup, spoon and bowl, and teaching my kids and hubby to use them all day. It is helping. :) I don’t have a dishwasher and I have two little kids that are home all day, so this is a constant thing for me. I have had to learn to pace myself and enjoy the dishes. I have to enjoy things like soaking my hands in nice warm, soapy water, and being able to look out my kitchen window while I do the dishes. If I don’t have this attitude I will go crazy because my dishes are constant. Someday I hope I will have a dishwasher, but for now, I have to make do with what I have. Also, I am trying to cut down on dishes by having everyone have their own special cup, spoon and bowl, and teaching my kids and hubby to use them all day. It is helping. :)

]]> By: Drastic Measures Makes Big Changes… « Family Rooted http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-72253 Drastic Measures Makes Big Changes… « Family Rooted Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:01:44 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-72253 [...] have been eating out a lot again and that hits us financially.  I recently read an article on how Dirty Dishes Causes Debt on one of my new favorite blogs Living on a Dime.  I found this article so true.  I highly [...] [...] have been eating out a lot again and that hits us financially.  I recently read an article on how Dirty Dishes Causes Debt on one of my new favorite blogs Living on a Dime.  I found this article so true.  I highly [...]

]]> By: Jenniffer http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-15828 Jenniffer Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:22:44 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-15828 Tena, You can find Arm & Hammer Washing soda at select grocery stores. I went to 5 different stores looking for it before I finally started calling local stores. Interesting enough, the store that was less than a minute away from me carried it. It is a big yellow box called Arm & Hammer Washing soda (not to be confused with baking soda). You can usually find Fels Naptha in the Hygiene aisle of the grocery store where you find Washing soda... but I have found fels naptha at Walmart too! Good luck! Tena,
You can find Arm & Hammer Washing soda at select grocery stores. I went to 5 different stores looking for it before I finally started calling local stores. Interesting enough, the store that was less than a minute away from me carried it. It is a big yellow box called Arm & Hammer Washing soda (not to be confused with baking soda). You can usually find Fels Naptha in the Hygiene aisle of the grocery store where you find Washing soda… but I have found fels naptha at Walmart too! Good luck!

]]> By: Tena http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-14068 Tena Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:41:40 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-14068 I guess this may be a dumb question, but what is washing soda and where would you get it and the Fels Naptha soap? I guess this may be a dumb question, but what is washing soda and where would you get it and the Fels Naptha soap?

]]> By: Lana http://www.livingonadime.com/dirty-dishes-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-11893 Lana Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:33:26 +0000 http://www.livingonadime.com/?p=1247#comment-11893 I have a couple of laundry tips that I would like to share that saves my family money and alleviates some of the procrastination of cleaning. I make my own liquid laundry soap [(shave a bar of Fels Naptha soap and melt it in a sauce pan of appx 4 cups water; in a 5-gal bucket 1/2 full of hot water add the sauce pan of melted soap, 1 cup of Borax, and 1 cup of washing soda; stir; fill up the bucket with hot water; let it sit overnight; stir and funnel into liquid laundry containers (1/2 soap, 1/2 warm water). Use 1 cup per load and remember it will not have suds like the store bought kind.] I use to spend about $25/mo on laundry detergent and now I spend less than a dollar per month!! When I do laundry I make a conscious effort to put away each load as they come out of the dryer so I don't end up with an overwhelming pile. Also, I leave the towels til the end...after they are added to the washer I use a rag to wipe down the washer and dryer, so that I can just throw the rag in with the towel load. For stuck-on food in a frying pan, I fill it 1/2 full of water and then heat it on the stove til boiling. While it is boiling I use a rubber or wooden utensil to scrape the pan...be careful not to slop the hot, greasy water on you! This makes cleaning the pans quicker, easier, and you use less soap. I have a couple of laundry tips that I would like to share that saves my family money and alleviates some of the procrastination of cleaning. I make my own liquid laundry soap [(shave a bar of Fels Naptha soap and melt it in a sauce pan of appx 4 cups water; in a 5-gal bucket 1/2 full of hot water add the sauce pan of melted soap, 1 cup of Borax, and 1 cup of washing soda; stir; fill up the bucket with hot water; let it sit overnight; stir and funnel into liquid laundry containers (1/2 soap, 1/2 warm water). Use 1 cup per load and remember it will not have suds like the store bought kind.] I use to spend about $25/mo on laundry detergent and now I spend less than a dollar per month!! When I do laundry I make a conscious effort to put away each load as they come out of the dryer so I don’t end up with an overwhelming pile. Also, I leave the towels til the end…after they are added to the washer I use a rag to wipe down the washer and dryer, so that I can just throw the rag in with the towel load.

For stuck-on food in a frying pan, I fill it 1/2 full of water and then heat it on the stove til boiling. While it is boiling I use a rubber or wooden utensil to scrape the pan…be careful not to slop the hot, greasy water on you! This makes cleaning the pans quicker, easier, and you use less soap.

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