For Dishes

For Dishes

Don't believe your eyes when you see the commercials where
the smiling person pulls a shining dish out of greasy suds. Any
dish soap that you use should be safe enough to eat because
nothing rinses off clean. Regular dish detergents, including health
brands, are now polluted with PCBs. They also contain harmful
chemicals. Use borax for your dishes. Or use paper plates and
plastic (not styrofoam) cups.
In The Dishwasher
Use 2 tsp. borax powder pre-dissolved in water. If you use
too much it will leave a film on your dishes. Use vinegar in the
rinse cycle.
In The Sink
Use a dishpan in the sink. Use ¼ cup borax and add a minimum
of water. Also keep a bit of dry borax in a saucer by the
sink for scouring. Don't use any soap at all for dishes that aren't
greasy and can be washed under the faucet with nothing but
running water. Throw away your old sponge or brush or cloth
because it may be PCB contaminated. Start each day by sterilizing
your sponge (it harbors Salmonella) or with a new one
while the used one dries for three full days. Clean greasy pots
and pans with a paper towel first. Then use homemade bar soap.