DIY Natural Dishwashing Soap Recipe Demo - Nontoxic, Safe, Chemical-Free (Liquid Dish Soap)

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hey guys! Here are the time stamps so you can skip forward to the parts you want. Also, there are direct links to purchase the supplies on Amazon to make your life a little easier. Thanks for watching! 0:19 - About my book, Detox Your Home 0:44 - Learn about the toxins in store-bought dishwashing soaps (liquid dish soap) - surfactants, artificial fragrances, formaldehyde, dyes and more 3:51 - Learn about the ingredients we're going to use and why - Sal Suds, kosher salt, water, optional essential oils and olive oil 4:56 - Recipe demonstration 7:35 - Closing, suggested videos picked just for you, please click and subscribe!

[@wendyperron8718]

There are two books wih thqt title

[@dominikjericho5749]

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[@oriontravis6250]

@Dominik Jericho definitely, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@Just_Lurking8]

Hi, we got different measurements for the ingredients, which is the correct one?

[@margaretwheatley6446]

Hi, I have just found your video and love it!! I plan to buy your book. Please advise, I have never heard of Sal suds but I have loads of castile liquid soap. Can I use this to substitute for sal suds. 😃

[@Glogluxx]

Actual recipe starts at @5:00 min. You are welcome!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

There are many people who want to know the WHY behind making your own products at home because it's easier to buy them in the stores. If I left out the explanation on the toxins found in store-bought dish washing soaps, others would be upset that there wasn't enough information. So this way, all types of people can be helped! :)

[@jaredocana649]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife yeah but if somone searches up chemical free homemade soap chances are they dont need a pointless 5 minute shpiel of something they already understand. Of course many people dont understand but for reference let people know at what point does the video get to the main topic. You will see more people follow your videos if you do this

[@taniwha5441]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife would recommend putting the explanation at the end and recipe at the beginning.

[@debbieduggan6796]

@@jaredocana649 Some people may see this come up in their feed & out of curiosity, click in it & learn something they didn't know. Cut her some slack.

[@freddieivory625]

Thank you!!!!!!!!! 5:00mins mark

[@candlelight11.11]

Everyone needs to see this and learn this. This is eye-opening. I like how u start the video explaining the toxins, really woke me up. Ill share this with as many people as i can.

[@donnacreativeblessings4098]

Mine didn't thicken after using organic vegetable glycerin in place of the kosher salt I didn't have on hand. Still without the kosher salt, I used my pink Himalayan salt and it worked like a charm. In fact, it began thickening immediately. I LOVE it! Thanks so much for the recipe!

[@donnacreativeblessings4098]

And it's a pretty pale pinkish color instead of plain white. LOVE it!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Okay yes, glycerine won’t thicken it but I’m glad to hear the Himalayan salt worked!

[@nessamarie003.]

Good to know, I only have pink Himalayan too. Woohoo! Trying this record tomorrow!🙌🏼

[@candlelight11.11]

Does it matter which size grain? Like they have fine, normal, and like bigger rock salt size

[@juliebrailsford7726]

Mine split, like water, no suds at all, 😮

[@vivians3696]

Thank you so much for your good recipe I’m gonna try it out. I’m glad that you’re concerned about the environment for people pets and animals etc. one thing that I definitely did was to stop coloring or dying my hair as I realized I was truly polluting the waterways as many salons and folks do at home. now I’m happily showing off my long gray tresses!

[@CastIronGinger]

This will be a perfect off grid Dishwashing soap thank you SO much!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Ah cool! Love that.

[@shirksa1]

Can you use Dr Bronners Castile Soap instead of Sal Suds?

[@parkerpropertyservices8670]

I would like to know that as well.

[@lindadechow3703]

I found any soap grated into my mixture, including Kirks pure Castile and Ivory adds some suds. Dove suds up in my hand soap formula. A few pumps of my cheap Equate liquid soap from Walmart, added to my homemade soap for dishes also adds a few suds. Sals suds is very expensive.

[@michellemarie1197]

We need to get back to using things like this, if we use and MAKE our own safe products, it will help us care for our land and help us not spend so much money and if we are able to safely get it ourselves we can live a more off grid lifestyle

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi everyone! Thank you for stopping by! If you enjoyed this video, please remember to subscribe and hit that like button! It means so much to us creators so we can continue to provide free content. I have many more DIY natural recipes for your home and laundry on this channel. Some that relate to this video include: 🍋 DIY Dishwasher Rinse Aid Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpimqXttramMg8k&t 🍋 DIY Natural Dishwasher Detergent Recipe - kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKsd2aYls6rjKc 🍋 Natural Cleaning Starter Kit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqCyn5qBpdB_n6M&t

[@mian.nguyen]

Hi, what is the difference between your this dish soap and dish detergent recipe?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

@@mian.nguyen great question! This is to wash your dishes by hand - a liquid dish soap. The dish washer detergent is to put in your dishwasher.

[@flyingsteel]

I’m curious why you are comfortable with Sal Suds which contains sodium lauryl sulfate?

[@donnacreativeblessings4098]

I had a go at your recipe since the liquid gel soap I've been making seems to leave a film and water spots behind, which, I think, is due to the Fels Naptha soap. Through researching since making it the first time, I've learned that soap is quite different than detergent. I didn't have kosher salt on hand because I use pink Himalayan salt. I used NOW organic vegetable glycerin as my thickening agent and am presently waiting for it to cool and thicken. I figured it would accomplish the same purpose as kosher salt as it's what I used to thicken the liquid dish gel. Thank you for sharing.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hope it turned out well for you, Donna!

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

how did it work for u

[@clarissaleadbetter]

Well said. I appreciate the way you articulate the facts so gracefully. Really made sense the way you broke it down. Thank you. 💖

[@kimberlyjany8373]

This dish soap is amazing 🤩 thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤️

[@yogamovesmylife8650]

she is awesome!!!!!!!

[@channontye727]

I would like to say thank you for posting all of the wonderful safe ways to care for my home and family as we are about to start living off the grid you are a blessing and a great joy to our life thank you so much and I will be getting the book next you and your family a blessed and safe

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you, Channon! 😍

[@karireza3978]

The Sal Suds contains sodium lauryl sulfate, a synthetic detergent, so it is not chemical free, regardless of any plant oils used in its manufacture.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Kari! So in the blog post I explain more about this. So there is a myth with Sodium Laureth Sulfate. It becomes toxic because of the way it's processed - a toxic by-product is created in the processing. Dr. Bronner's uses a process that ensures there isn't that toxic byproduct. I have a link with more information in the blog post.

[@songzheng3817]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife "Dr. Bronner's uses a process that ensures there isn't that toxic byproduct." - How do you trust that his process ensures there isn't that toxic byproduct?

[@katetatom3682]

Go read about dr bronner and try asking such a ludicrous question again 😂

[@burntblonde2925]

I love your channel ! I’m really interested in doing better for the environment and my family. Thank you! ❤

[@DjNira69]

My Merry Messy Life Could you make a video using castile soap instead of soap suds? I would like some more versatility with scents and I feel that castille soap does this. However, it's extremely difficult to thicken without making it into a jelly or waxy solid😫Great video by the way.

[@Themsbeatlesrock]

it'd be nice to see your recipes in action at the end of the video, just to see how it turns out :) Thanks for the video though!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That's a good tip for the future!

[@peterpiper487]

Instead of lemon juice I always use True Lemon crystals when I make this soap.

[@vjc267]

Made this twice already. First time gelled nicely, but once cooled it separated. I thought maybe I did something wrong. Then I made it again, and this time I added everything while the water was still warm in the pot, and then transferred it to my dish soap, container, it gelled nicely and stayed thick for a few days, but halfway into the week the soap started to separate. Is this normal? How can I prevent this from happening?

[@leonidasarodriguez4289]

Good evening, I noticed you said to add 1/2 cup of the sal suds but 1 cup is written in the description caption... it is 1/2 cup or 1 whole cup?

[@jennellhouts4268]

Love your tips to detox your home. 😀 I notice that you are wearing nail polish (which is very toxic to the body) - have you found a safe/safer nail polish brand you like? I’m into detoxing not just the home/environment but also my body since I’m a cancer thriver! I haven’t painted my nails in over 7 years!!! 😩

[@heidimichellelotusbutterfl4976]

Your book looks adorable and informative! Is it available in Spanish? It would be awesome if it were in Spanish for my Spanish speaking family. I'm great video by the way, I ordered the ingredients needed and will be making it tomorrow!

[@VeronikaCheb]

She doesn’t have in Spanish but you can translate it for them, very good project for you and awesome gift for your family he-he 😊

[@happycustomer3448]

Thank you. All of our relative have been dying with cancer

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I’m so sorry. 😰

[@kristyzahn5661]

Thank u for this so much!!

[@user-ht4ll9dy2l]

Any marine biologist out there , is there a way that you could help save the marine life by placing a barrier near the suage pipes in the sea, house products that go down the pipes. If you could fashion a barrier so that marine life don't get sick should they swim near a sewage pipes. Marine bilogists save the marine life in part by planting many things,helps preserve the life of animals

[@MrsRGAllen]

I'm having trouble finding your shower cleaning spray video. Please help. TIA

[@Janiegirl60]

Thank you for some really great information. Question: since the oil and lemon are technically a food group, will they turn rancid if not used quickly?

[@risewithzindagi]

Dear you are amazingly beautiful. I couldn't take my eyes off of you. Your hair style , face, neck and dressing in short everything so wonderful

[@123Snatch]

Hi. The recipe says 2 cups warm water and 1 cup Dr. Bronner’s. In the video, you said 1/2 cup of warm water and 1/2 cup of Dr. Bronner’s. Is it a 2:1 ratio or a 1:1 ratio? Thank you!

[@fondabadger9617]

I found if I use a pump bottle it last longer. I have other family members so this helps by telling them to use three pumps; this gives them a measure they understand. Otherwise they use way too much.

[@mamtagurawa9415]

You can also make dishwashing liquid using soapnuts

[@ilanesh]

Yes this is so much better!!!

[@olliemandrell8035]

can you use Castile Soap instead of Sal Suds?

[@reigna7245]

I tried Dr. Bronners Castile soap with this recipe, and it didn’t thicken. The Sal Suds did!

[@chickee.design]

What difference does it make if iodized salt is used vs kosher? I only have iodized salt at hand (the ones from Aldi's) and I'm wondering if I need to hold off making this until I have Kosher.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! It actually makes a big difference in the viscosity of the soap. With iodized salt, it stays liquidy. With the kosher salt, it gets nice and thick, like a store-bought dishwashing gel.

[@chickee.design]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Got it. Thanks a bunch! :)

[@andreaszule1558]

Read the labels on salt many use anti caking agents...fyi

[@user-cv6yn9qj2h]

Thanks for the video! Can you dilute this soap to use in a sprayer designed for dish soap (like an old Dawn power wash bottle [from a previous life] or a Norwex Forever Spray bottle)?

[@pamvidrine5975]

Your powerwash bottle can be refilled with. 2 tablespoons Dawn and 2tablespoons rubbing alcohol and fill with water. Fillsl your container

[@christineczyryca5820]

It didn't work. Too runny. How do you fix it?

[@nicoleskeoch1171]

She looks so much like the pretty girl from uncle buck. You are so pretty lady :) I also love the soap, Its the best I've used by far.

[@angeldee2602]

Thank you 🎉❤ i love your channel!

[@zaraa620]

Thank you for all the info in such a short video. Definitely buying your book :)

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

You’re welcome, and thank you!! Hope you enjoy the book. 😍

[@user-it1ey9hj9e]

Hi! If I don't have lemons on hand, can I use oranges and/or limes?

[@sherhonab1048]

Can you use Dr Bronners Castile soap instead of Sals Suds?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Sherona! You could, but it is not going to clean nearly as well. It's a much gentler soap that's better suited for body washes and hand soaps.

[@hayliwells55]

Love this channel! So helpful!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@CathyK-kf2ni]

I love your hair color, and it looks good on you! Thank you for this video. I was wondering si ce you are all about natural health for all if your hair dye is all natural and what is it?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Well that part is not natural, I’ll be honest. In my family, people go grey early. I got my first grey hair at the age of 15! I’d rather not be dying my hair as I know it’s very unhealthy…but I do use hair colors that are less harmful.

[@fatimakayani6537]

Hi,I like the recipe but in my country we cannot have the natural substitute for the soup base thanks. Have a blessed day.

[@lain1219]

Hi, thanks for all your videos I have been wanting them so much this week. I don't have Sal suds, used diluted dish soap instead. I taste on clean glasses and it left an greasy residue. Would you suggest to rinse in vinegar water?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! Yes so I would definitely use my rinse aid recipe, which includes white vinegar, but the most important ingredient is the citric acid.

[@tsunami1112]

This is an old video so I realize I might not get an answer. My understanding is Dr Bronzer’s products uses palm oil, which is not a good ingredient so is there another safe alternative that doesn’t use palm oil? Update . . . I just checked the ingredients for the Dr Bonnet’s she recommended and while I don’t see palm oil, I do see sodium laurel sulfate and my understanding is SLS has both parabens and phalates.

[@LuckyAngel1687]

Love this! I’ll be making some soon!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Lemme know if you need help!

[@LuckyAngel1687]

I’m glad i saw the last part (about it thickening up). Is it normal to have bubbles on the top at first? I just made mine and said “oh no it’s too watery!” I’m gonna wait and check back on it tomorrow… can we use it while it’s thickening up or is it best to wait?

[@rosewarrior7458]

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds 1at ingredient shows Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Isn't there a safer liquid soap?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yeah so there’s more info in my blog post that’s connected to this article (link in the description) but it’s all in the way SLS is processed. Dr. bronner’s processed it in a way that eliminates the toxic byproducts.

[@nancygorman]

Thank you!

[@rufusred44]

Question, on the Sal Suds bottle it recommends 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water when mopping floors. Isn’t 1 cup to much?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi John! So for mopping floors, yes it could be. But do you mean for washing dishes? Because you’re commenting on a dishwashing soap recipe video. ☺️

[@rufusred44]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Yes, I found a very small amount makes a lot of suds and I was just wondering in this dish washing soap recipe the ratio of is it 1 cup water to 1 cup Sal suds was possibly too much?

[@rustylee68]

In UK, sal suds is so expensive is there another alternative?

[@kimgambrill8410]

That’s what I was woundering as well can you use Castile soap instead

[@user-ht4ll9dy2l]

What are the sal suds only in America would like to know a brand in the uk what to buy on line and for those living in Europe.. Plastic is toxic but we cant get away from them,.I recently purchased essential oils to clean home going green and white wine vinegar for windows and mirrors and laundry makes everything brighter than never before, and no streaks unlike the regular window cleaners that are toxic when you spray them you can feel a change to your respiratory track and irritation. When spraying essential oils around the home antibacterial too. I like to wear a mask as essential oils are quite potent but do a great job, sprayed my carpets today and my bed to kills those nasty bugs that live around your home. Another tip is to seal down your sink plugs at night before bed stop the spiders getting into your home. If you have shower unit and you have a silverback problem spray the oils regularly to kill them. If they do survive however then reseal the trim around the shower unit. Essential oils are toxic to all bugs so going green with your home is the best option

[@patricia19551]

Thanks so much.

[@denooos]

Many thanks, a question, if the commercial detergent is affecting the environment, how come those are allowed to be sold on market?

[@ToraTheGoldenRetriever]

I love your recipe will give that a try. How long does the soap last? What is the shelf life of this dish soap especially with the fresh lemon added, I’m not sure how long it would keep? Thanks!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi and thank you! Honesty, I'm not sure. I keep mine out for about a month and I don't see or smell any mold. If you'd rather it last longer, maybe omit the lemon juice and just use lemon essential oil.

[@lookingup3390]

Lemons contain natural absorbing acid. That’s the chemical used in some preservatives. It should last for 30-60 days at least

[@candlelight11.11]

Yeah isnt lemon like a natural preservative? And anti bacterial, cuts through grease, nice scent, leaves dishes sparkling clean. I feel like the lemon is almost underrated a bit here ngl lol jus sayin! This is amazing info and you present it really well great video btw!

[@anthonybernardfamily9258]

Is kosher salt natural?

[@miahootman5018]

So my question is what does adding the oil do for the dish soap?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

It’s not necessary - the point is to make it moisturizing for your hands.

[@savine_designs]

Can other castille soaps be used? I Don't have sal suds.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Lindsey! You could use a natural dish soap instead. Seventh Generation is a good one. Castile Soap might work well, but I can't say for sure. It is a much gentler soap that doesn't suds up well for dishes.

[@Thelilichannel6907]

Wonderful job!

[@mariajosezita]

good morning, love you video. i'm sad because in Portugal we do not have Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds yet. Can it be replaced for another product? thanks kisses from Portugal

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Maria! Portugal - how wonderful! We now live in Germany and I definitely want to visit Portugal! I've not been there before. Anyway, so if you can find any kind of natural soap there, that would work. I've found some here on Amazon.de - I'd check Amazon as they have the most variety and most are sold by small businesses!

[@mariajosezita]

​@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Hi you must come to Portugal it is a beautiful country, Sintra is a village with a lots of history , a castle to visit. I live in Oeiras. Sintra and Oeiras are near Lisbon. if you can advise me I would appreciated very much. we have already Dr. Bronner's castille soap but not sal suds. thanks

[@aneta567]

just made this and is great but have one questions please. Your recipe above is different from the one in the video, is that only because you made less in the video? Im just wondering if 1 cup is not too much because it does have a strong smell even after putting 20 drops of lemon essential oil. Please advise, thank you! God Bless

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yes, it was because I was making less in the bottle. So sorry for the confusion! I would do just 10 drops of lemon essential oil if the smell is strong.

[@AndreiFantastic]

Thank you 🙏

[@prashanthkumarbangaru]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@deborahmartin9672]

Hi there, I was given some sodium lactate Plus and hoping I can make use of it…..could it be a useful ingredient in your recipe and also I bought 3 litres of Dr bronners Castile soap..is this a good substitute for the sals suds in your recipe please ?

[@victoriajohnson3034]

How often should you dump and remake?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I’m not sure - I always use mine up within a month and it’s fine. It should last several months I think.

[@jenniferrussell5174]

How is kosher salt processed? I'm hearing there is a lot of broken down waste plastic in sea salt (pollution). How can we avoid plastics in salt?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh I hadn't heard that! That's something I'd have to look into. I would look at the company who makes the salt and see if they have information on how it's made. I'm pretty sure kosher salt comes from mines and not the sea.

[@slickwillie3376]

Dr Berg days pink Himalayan salt has no plastic.

[@kellybadea5315]

Please please help!! I love your recipes but this one is not thickening up. I tried it several times. The stain remover DOES thicken but not this one 😢

[@Maria-In-Motion]

Any wait to make it. Does the salt have to be corse or fine? 😊

[@flminnc]

Is it 1/2 cup of Sal Suds or 1 cup? The video and the recipe in the description are different. Thanks so much for posting?

[@npm1421]

With the plastic is still greasy. What i do wrong?

[@delorislee3100]

Where did you get the bottle I ordered your book I am trying to get rid of all chemicals in my house

[@sharondowling9170]

Hi thanks and I did enjoy! Hey, where can I buy that soapsud stuff? Respectively, Sharon

[@l3illyShine]

I wanna follow this, but what's being said doesn't match the written recipe nor the notes popping up on the screen; only half cup of warm water was used vs 2 cups, half cup of suds was used vs 1 cup.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sorry for the confusion, Daniel. I was making a bit less for the container I had, but follow the directions in the video description and the instructions on the screen - they are the same. It's the same recipe that's on my blog, too.

[@galacticfederation6947]

Looks like a nice easy to follow receipe. I was also wondering what the cost would be for the bottle you prepared please?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That's a great question! I haven't priced it out, but I'm guessing it would be $2 or so? Not sure.

[@reasonablesacrifice]

Hey do you know if this recipe is compatible with all dishwashers?

[@tayloranthony4322]

Hi my new best friend lol thanks for the video!

[@yolandapond4864]

What is the shelf life of this recipe?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Yolanda! About one month - if you think you'll use it up more slowly than that, there are some natural preservatives you can add like rubbing alcohol. Or you can refrigerate it.

[@dandm20]

I love love love your hair.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you - I have several videos on my curly hair routine here on my channel, if you’re interested. They’re in a playlist called Curly Hair. 😍

[@claudiacastillo7510]

I can’t find salt suds in Spain. Any alternative?

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

Ever since detoxing from artificial fragrances a few years ago, now they flare up my asthma 😵

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yes! I'm not surprised. When our bodies are exposed to harmful chemicals on a regular basis, we do develop bioaccumulation, which means that the toxins build up in our bodies and our liver, kidneys and other organs can no longer filter them out. Once you detox off of them like you have, your body can now react properly to the toxins, which is a good thing because now you know right away when something is harmful for you.

[@noturningbackever493]

QUESTION: Since Sal Suds are soooo expensive, can I use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap instead?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

You could but it’s not good for washing dishes. It doesn’t side up well at all and it leaves an oily film on the dishes. So what might work well is to use another brand that’s just pure, concentrated detergent.

[@noturningbackever493]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you so much. A certain "warehouse online" seller is super expensive for Sal Suds AND it's pine scented (?).

[@noturningbackever493]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you. I am very hypoallergenic, which is why I need to make my own. I will try to find Sal Suds less than the prices i see online.

[@elizabethstevens6763]

Can you use this in a dishwasher? If so, how much?

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Why does it need to be kosher? Can sea salt work?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sea salt doesn’t work - the solution will not gel with sea salt. I’ve tried it several times. Kosher salt is much thicker.

[@ladyjewl5803]

Does the products come in plastic free containers, the sal suds doesn't look like it does?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I wish it did! But it doesn't. Thankfully you can recycle the plastic, so that is nice at least.

[@SiMahDan]

Your book does not appear with an Amazon search

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hmm that’s interesting. Maybe there was a typo? In any case, the link is in the video description.

[@user-sl6ou3qb9l]

I’m confused I don’t know about soaps so this might be a stupid question: Why not just use that soap Dr.Bronnes Sal Suds Is it because it’s a concentrate?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yes it’s because it’s a concentrate, but you could use it! Also this recipe makes it thick whereas normally it’s watery and thin.

[@user-sl6ou3qb9l]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you I’m getting into this stuff because I was thinking that there’s no way conventional soaps whether for cleaning or showering is healthy because skin absorbs a lot of stuff

[@debbieduggan6796]

Hi, Sara. I am concerned about using lemon juice & it going bad before I use it all. Could I use limonene instead?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sure, the lemon juice isn’t necessary.

[@brandycoleburg5846]

What is the purpose of the olive oil? Also would just the soap suds work as a natural dish soap?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

It’s to moisturize your hands, so if that’s not important to you, you can totally leave it out.

[@mizyis2460]

I love YLEO 🥰

[@kricketkitty]

Why not just use vinegar in a tub of hot water for dishwashing soap? $3/gallon, seems like the cheapest, easiest option.

[@azinaz1625]

My understanding from YL and Doterra oil experts is to never put their oils in plastic bottles or containers (their products are always in glass bottles). Can anyone clarify why?

[@denisnava8145]

I believe the oils are so concentrated that could end up eating the plastic.

[@23Bentley45]

Thank you for this recipe! Also, those nasty dish soaps in supermarkets are tested on animals . These are really cruel experiments.

[@eyeonart6865]

So to use dr bonners sud would come out to $1.96 per bottle + cost of other ingredients. You did not show how it works, if it suds up etc.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

It’s suds up very well - like traditional dish soap. Thanks for doing the math on the cost!

[@Jorrell81]

I’m looking to make my own dish soap because I want to avoid buying plastic bottles and containers.

[@sarahmoon3237]

Hi Sarah, not only am i trying to learn how to detox my home but I'm also wanting to stop putting money into big box companies. Im wanting my money to go to small businesses or straight to my supplier. I really want your book but i don't want to buy it on amazon. Where else could i possibly buy your book?

[@lorettayoung8911]

What is Sal Sudz?Where do u get it?

[@rikstardy]

Why Kosher Salt?

[@ShaneeMagazine]

So I'm not sure if here in Africa we have Dr Browner's Sal Suds. What's a safe alternative if I can't find it?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Shanee! You could use any natural soap.

[@bigjoy0122]

Hi what if we don't have sal suds in the country, what's the alternative? I'm from the Philippines

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi there! Any kind of natural soap that you have would work.

[@anjaliharshe8148]

Can we use epsom salt instead kosher salt?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Maybe…but the kosher salt really works the best!

[@kasirojkt9245]

What is SalSud ? A lye solution ?