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Natural dishwashing liquid no. 1 - cont/...

As it cóols it will form a loose gel. Stir with a fork and break up fhe gel and then pour into a narrow-necked bottle. To use. squirt 3 teaspoonfuls into hot running water.

Natural dishwashing liquid no. 2

liquid Castile soap 10 drops lavender essential oil 8 drops rosemary essential oil 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Fili a clean 650ml/22oz plastic squirt bottle with Castile soap (diluted according to directions if using concentrate). Add the essential oils. To use. squirt 3 teaspoonfuls into hot running water.

Natural automatic dishwasher detergent

110ml/1/2 cup liquid Castile soap TI0ml/1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon fresh lemonjuice 3 drops tea tree extract (or oil)

55ml/1/4 cup white vinegar baking soda

Mix together all ingredients except the baking soda. Storę in squeeze bottle. Use 1 tablespoon in the first cycle and 1 tablespoon in the automatic soap dispenser for standard size dishwasher. Sprinkle a handful of baking soda over dirty dishes and in the bottom of your dishwasher to absorb odours and boost cleaning power at the start.

Disinfectants. anti-bacterial sprays and natural bleaches

Disinfectant means anything that will reduce the number of harmful bacteria on a surface. Practically no surface treatment will completely eliminate bacteria. Regular cleaning with plain soap and hot water will kill some bacteria.

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