EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 40 MIN
Episode 127 - Natural Dishwashing Solutions
from Ditch The Store · host CJ Steedman
Ditch the Store, Clean the SinkStore-bought dish soaps and dishwasher tabs might leave your dishes shiny, but what else are they leaving behind?In this episode of our Natural Cleaning Series, we're diving into what’s really in conventional dishwashing products — from synthetic fragrances and surfactants to phosphates and formaldehyde-releasing compounds. We’ll also chat about how these chemicals don’t just vanish down the drain — they end up in your soil, your waterways, and potentially… on your cutlery.🧪 What you’ll learn:Why natural dishwashing matters for your skin, gut, and gardenThe environmental impact of phosphates, rinse aids, and non-biodegradable sudsHow to make your own liquid dish soap and dishwasher tabs — for less than 10c a washWhat studies say about chemical residue on your dishes — and what it might be doing to your gut liningWhy citric acid is safe to use but still needs supervision with kidsWhether you wash by hand or load the machine, these two DIY recipes will clean up your kitchen and your conscience.🍋 Ready to ditch the bottle? Tune in now, and grab your printable recipe + label set at www.mojohomestead.net📸 Tag your creations @MojoHomestead
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Ditch the Store, Clean the SinkStore-bought dish soaps and dishwasher tabs might leave your dishes shiny, but what else are they leaving behind?In this episode of our Natural Cleaning Series, we're diving into what’s really in conventional dishwashing products — from synthetic fragrances and surfactants to phosphates and formaldehyde-releasing compounds. We’ll also chat about how these chemicals don’t just vanish down the drain — they end up in your soil, your waterways, and potentially… on your cutlery.🧪 What you’ll learn:Why natural dishwashing matters for your skin, gut, and gardenThe environmental impact of phosphates, rinse aids, and non-biodegradable sudsHow to make your own liquid dish soap and dishwasher tabs — for less than 10c a washWhat studies say about chemical residue on your dishes — and what it might be doing to your gut liningWhy citric acid is safe to use but still needs supervision with kidsWhether you wash by hand or load the machine, these two DIY recipes will clean up your kitchen and your conscience.🍋 Ready to ditch the bottle? Tune in now, and grab your printable recipe + label set at www.mojohomestead.net📸 Tag your creations @MojoHomestead
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