dishwasher powder OS?

redballoon_2

Hi I have made my own laundry gloop and i am very impressed with it! I think i read on here somewhere about making your own dishwasher powder in a similar way.

Does anyone know a recipie?

demented_2

Hi sorry i don't know how to make Dishwasher powder, but i do use the cheapo washing powder in the dishwasher. cost 64p from supermarket, own brand and that works a treat. I bought it about 2months ago and still have lots left. That's saved me a fortune with not having to buy Dish washer tablets/powder. Hope thats some help.

larmy16

demented wrote:

Hi sorry i don't know how to make Dishwasher powder, but i do use the cheapo washing powder in the dishwasher. cost 64p from supermarket, own brand and that works a treat. I bought it about 2months ago and still have lots left. That's saved me a fortune with not having to buy Dish washer tablets/powder. Hope thats some help.

Demented (fab name by the way), which one do you use, as I did do this with I think it was Tescos economy and after a while I noticed some bubbles escaping from the bottom of the dw, though the dishes came out lovely and clean.

I wondered if maybe I put in too much??? I used about half the amount that would fill the dispenser.

demented_2

Hi Larmy 16. I use at the moment Sainsbury's basics Biological powder.
white and orangey box cost 64p. I fill up about 1/2 - 3/4 of the powder dispenser thingamejig. I haven't had any problems yet and have been using this powder for about 2months. Do a dish wash every 2-3 days.
ps. My boss gave me that name, she said that i was jumping up and down like a demented hornet and the name has stuck eversince. lol

comping_cat

I use Tescos own brand dishwasher tablets, and cut them in half so they last double the washes!!!!

stopthespends

HOW DO YOU CUT THEM??? ive tried and failed!

elona

Use the point of a sharp knife and press down on the dishwasher tablet.

squeaky

Also... do it while they are still wrapped to stop getting bits all over the place. A tip someone else posted some time back and I've found it very helpful.

JennyW_2

I tried Wilkinsons ones once and what a mistake that was. The dishes came out just as dirty :eek: so I thought I'd better stick to Finish ones. Perhaps I'll try the Sainsbury or Tesco branded ones?

aeuerby

I use asda smart price soap powder. A large box is about £1.50 and lasts around 6 months. I tried Tesco's economy powder bit my pots all came out with white dust on.

JULIE

what a flippin good idea this thread is.....it stares you in the face...i'd never even thought of normal washing powder.... Thanks Chaps x x