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!
you probably dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of weeks :)
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. 😃
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! :)
@@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
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.
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!
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!
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.
@@lindadechow3703 you can buy Sal Suds from Dr. Bronner or vita cost or lucky vitamin in the gallon size for around $50. This is a concentrated detergent and I cup makes 1 gallon of laundry detergent. I can't buy 16 gallons of laundry detergent for $50. I dissolve 1 cup of washing soda in boiling water and then dilute with filtered water until I have 14-15 cups and lastly I add the 1 C Dr Bronner Sal Suds. Works like a charm on grease and grime. You can scent it with oils if you want I do not find that necessary since Sal Suds has a pleasing piney scent. Washing soda is another excellent thickener. The laundry soap works in HE washer too!
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 - th-cam.com/video/XgCxH7xDYMg/w-d-xo.html&t 🍋 DIY Natural Dishwasher Detergent Recipe - th-cam.com/video/8QIF3baixVE/w-d-xo.html 🍋 Natural Cleaning Starter Kit - th-cam.com/video/xoOngKpkLiA/w-d-xo.html&t
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.
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
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?
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?
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.
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
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!
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)?
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.
@@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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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
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!
@@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
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 ?
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.
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?
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
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.
@@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?
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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?
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 😢
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?
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 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
Do you have a recommendation for a small dish scrubber. I'm looking on Amazon and it's not clear that any of the options are non toxic. I purchase one dish scrubber set and it smelled terrible. Thanks.
Yeah they seem to be mostly sold in the Us! Check the Dr Bronner’s website and see if they ship to the UK. Their Castile soaps are sold here in Germany. But you can also look for a nontoxic concentrated soap there in the UK.
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!!! 😩
What happened that my comment was deleted? I tried this and ended up with foam and needed to reset the float valve on my dishwasher. I had high hopes but this DID NOT WORK.
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.
I’m honestly not sure - I would say a few months. You could buy a preservative - even natural ones are sold on Amazon and then it’ll for sure last a long time.
Hi! No, Borax does not have any soap in it so it wouldn’t be a good replacement. Castile Soap can work, but be aware that it leaves an oily residue on the dishes and it doesn’t suds up at all - no bubbles.
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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!
There are two books wih thqt title
you probably dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of weeks :)
@Dominik Jericho definitely, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :)
Hi, we got different measurements for the ingredients, which is the correct one?
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. 😃
Actual recipe starts at @5:00 min. You are welcome!
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! :)
@@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
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife would recommend putting the explanation at the end and recipe at the beginning.
@@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.
Thank you!!!!!!!!! 5:00mins mark
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.
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!
And it's a pretty pale pinkish color instead of plain white. LOVE it!
Okay yes, glycerine won’t thicken it but I’m glad to hear the Himalayan salt worked!
Good to know, I only have pink Himalayan too. Woohoo! Trying this record tomorrow!🙌🏼
Does it matter which size grain? Like they have fine, normal, and like bigger rock salt size
Mine split, like water, no suds at all, 😮
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!
Can you use Dr Bronners Castile Soap instead of Sal Suds?
I would like to know that as well.
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.
@@lindadechow3703 you can buy Sal Suds from Dr. Bronner or vita cost or lucky vitamin in the gallon size for around $50. This is a concentrated detergent and I cup makes 1 gallon of laundry detergent. I can't buy 16 gallons of laundry detergent for $50. I dissolve 1 cup of washing soda in boiling water and then dilute with filtered water until I have 14-15 cups and lastly I add the 1 C Dr Bronner Sal Suds. Works like a charm on grease and grime. You can scent it with oils if you want I do not find that necessary since Sal Suds has a pleasing piney scent. Washing soda is another excellent thickener. The laundry soap works in HE washer too!
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 - th-cam.com/video/XgCxH7xDYMg/w-d-xo.html&t
🍋 DIY Natural Dishwasher Detergent Recipe - th-cam.com/video/8QIF3baixVE/w-d-xo.html
🍋 Natural Cleaning Starter Kit - th-cam.com/video/xoOngKpkLiA/w-d-xo.html&t
Hi, what is the difference between your this dish soap and dish detergent recipe?
@@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.
I’m curious why you are comfortable with Sal Suds which contains sodium lauryl sulfate?
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.
Hope it turned out well for you, Donna!
how did it work for u
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
Well said. I appreciate the way you articulate the facts so gracefully. Really made sense the way you broke it down. Thank you. 💖
This will be a perfect off grid Dishwashing soap thank you SO much!
Ah cool! Love that.
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?
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?
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.
This dish soap is amazing 🤩 thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤️
she is awesome!!!!!!!
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?
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
Thank you, Channon! 😍
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!
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)?
Your powerwash bottle can be refilled with. 2 tablespoons Dawn and 2tablespoons rubbing alcohol and fill with water. Fillsl your container
Hi! If I don't have lemons on hand, can I use oranges and/or limes?
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!
That's a good tip for the future!
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.
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.
@@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?
Go read about dr bronner and try asking such a ludicrous question again 😂
I love your channel ! I’m really interested in doing better for the environment and my family. Thank you! ❤
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.
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.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Got it. Thanks a bunch! :)
Read the labels on salt many use anti caking agents...fyi
can you use Castile Soap instead of Sal Suds?
I tried Dr. Bronners Castile soap with this recipe, and it didn’t thicken. The Sal Suds did!
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?
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.
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!
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 😊
Can you use this in a dishwasher? If so, how much?
Can you use Dr Bronners Castile soap instead of Sals Suds?
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.
Thank u for this so much!!
Hi,I like the recipe but in my country we cannot have the natural substitute for the soup base thanks. Have a blessed day.
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
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!
@@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
Many thanks, a question, if the commercial detergent is affecting the environment, how come those are allowed to be sold on market?
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 ?
Thank you. All of our relative have been dying with cancer
I’m so sorry. 😰
Any wait to make it. Does the salt have to be corse or fine? 😊
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?
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.
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?
Hi! Yes so I would definitely use my rinse aid recipe, which includes white vinegar, but the most important ingredient is the citric acid.
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
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.
Question, on the Sal Suds bottle it recommends 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water when mopping floors. Isn’t 1 cup to much?
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. ☺️
@@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?
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.
Can other castille soaps be used? I Don't have sal suds.
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.
Can grey water with this soap be used to water vegetables?
Hey do you know if this recipe is compatible with all dishwashers?
How often should you dump and remake?
I’m not sure - I always use mine up within a month and it’s fine. It should last several months I think.
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
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!
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.
Lemons contain natural absorbing acid. That’s the chemical used in some preservatives. It should last for 30-60 days at least
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!
In UK, sal suds is so expensive is there another alternative?
That’s what I was woundering as well can you use Castile soap instead
Thank you 🎉❤ i love your channel!
Is kosher salt natural?
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.
So my question is what does adding the oil do for the dish soap?
It’s not necessary - the point is to make it moisturizing for your hands.
Where did you get the bottle I ordered your book I am trying to get rid of all chemicals in my house
Can I use avocado oil ??? I don’t use the other ones you posted
I think that would work fine! Any oil is good really.
Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds 1at ingredient shows Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Isn't there a safer liquid soap?
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.
Hi thanks and I did enjoy! Hey, where can I buy that soapsud stuff? Respectively, Sharon
You can also make dishwashing liquid using soapnuts
Yes this is so much better!!!
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?
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.
Dr Berg days pink Himalayan salt has no plastic.
What about the sls in the sal suds?
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Looks like a nice easy to follow receipe. I was also wondering what the cost would be for the bottle you prepared please?
That's a great question! I haven't priced it out, but I'm guessing it would be $2 or so? Not sure.
QUESTION: Since Sal Suds are soooo expensive, can I use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap instead?
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.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you so much. A certain "warehouse online" seller is super expensive for Sal Suds AND it's pine scented (?).
@@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.
Hi, Sara. I am concerned about using lemon juice & it going bad before I use it all. Could I use limonene instead?
Sure, the lemon juice isn’t necessary.
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?
What is the purpose of the olive oil? Also would just the soap suds work as a natural dish soap?
It’s to moisturize your hands, so if that’s not important to you, you can totally leave it out.
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 😢
Thank you for all the info in such a short video. Definitely buying your book :)
You’re welcome, and thank you!! Hope you enjoy the book. 😍
I can’t find salt suds in Spain. Any alternative?
Thanks so much.
Love this! I’ll be making some soon!
Lemme know if you need help!
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?
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?
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.
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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
Love this channel! So helpful!
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a recommendation for a small dish scrubber. I'm looking on Amazon and it's not clear that any of the options are non toxic. I purchase one dish scrubber set and it smelled terrible. Thanks.
Hi! I would suggest getting a scrubber with a wooden handle. Those seem to be more natural, but you'd have to read the description to know for sure.
Does the products come in plastic free containers, the sal suds doesn't look like it does?
I wish it did! But it doesn't. Thankfully you can recycle the plastic, so that is nice at least.
It didn't work. Too runny. How do you fix it?
What is Sal Sudz?Where do u get it?
What are Dr Bonnet’s Sal Suds as we can’t get these in the UK? Thanks
Yeah they seem to be mostly sold in the Us! Check the Dr Bronner’s website and see if they ship to the UK. Their Castile soaps are sold here in Germany. But you can also look for a nontoxic concentrated soap there in the UK.
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?
Hi Shanee! You could use any natural soap.
Why does it need to be kosher? Can sea salt work?
Sea salt doesn’t work - the solution will not gel with sea salt. I’ve tried it several times. Kosher salt is much thicker.
Instead of lemon juice I always use True Lemon crystals when I make this soap.
Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you 🙏
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!!! 😩
What happened that my comment was deleted? I tried this and ended up with foam and needed to reset the float valve on my dishwasher. I had high hopes but this DID NOT WORK.
What is the shelf life of this recipe?
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.
With the plastic is still greasy. What i do wrong?
Wonderful job!
Hi what if we don't have sal suds in the country, what's the alternative? I'm from the Philippines
Hi there! Any kind of natural soap that you have would work.
How long does the soap last if you were to store it for a long time?
I’m honestly not sure - I would say a few months. You could buy a preservative - even natural ones are sold on Amazon and then it’ll for sure last a long time.
Can you use this with the dish pump that is by my kitchen faucet (Moen)?
Yes that should work well!
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife thank you :)
Hi my new best friend lol thanks for the video!
May I pour the above dishwashing soap in my kichen sink dispenser.
Yes I think so! It works like any other dishwashing soap.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you because I did and its very good and smells great.I will put it in my Kitchen sink dispenser.
Can I use borax instead of the sal suds or I could substitute it with castile soap? Thank you
Hi! No, Borax does not have any soap in it so it wouldn’t be a good replacement. Castile Soap can work, but be aware that it leaves an oily residue on the dishes and it doesn’t suds up at all - no bubbles.
What is SalSud ? A lye solution ?
can I use pickling salt instead? thanks
I'm not sure - for some reason, Kosher salt works the best. It might not thicken up without kosher salt.
Hi... What is the alternative to Dr. Bronner's - Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner... we do not get this in india...
Hi Rumilia! You could use any kind of natural soap.
can i use castille soap instead of sal sud, because i live in Europe and i didn"t see it here
You could, but it won’t bubble up as much or clean as well as Sal Suds.
I love love love your hair.
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. 😍