How to Green Clean Your Dishes

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By Lisa Lambson
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With the wave of "going green", people are finally realizing the dangers of all the chemicals and toxins that we use to clean our dishes. You don't have to though. There are plenty of ways to make our own dish soap that is safe for the environment and our families.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

liquid castile soap
lemon essential oil
lime essential oil
sweet orange essential oil
lavender essential oil
bergamot essential oil
rosemary essential oil
eucalyptus essential oil
citrus seed extract
22 oz. clean, plastic squirt bottle

Step 1

Fill a 22 oz. clean, plastic squirt bottle with castile soap. If you are using concentrate, you will need to dilute it according to the directions.
Step 2

Choose the essential oils you would like to use. If you want it to be sweet smelling, add 20 drops of lime, 10 drops of sweet orange and 5 drops of citrus seed extract. For a fruity scent add 15 drops of lemon, 6 drops of lavender and 5 drops of bergamot. If you would like a more herbal blend, add 10 drops of lavender, 8 drops of rosemary and 4 drops of eucalyptus.
Step 3

Shake well before each use and add 1 to 2 tablespoons to your dishwater and wash.