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I've run out of washing up liquid. What can I use as an alternative, if anything?

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Caligula · 05/02/2007 12:24

I have in my house:

Lemon
Vinegar
Borax
Bicarb

I've googled and all the green sites give lots of recipes for carpet cleaners, surface cleaners etc., but for straightforward common or garden washing up, I can't find anything.

Any tips?

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Marina · 05/02/2007 12:25

Bicarb is brilliant for cutting through grease and should dissolve in good hot water

Caligula · 05/02/2007 12:31

Just bicarb on its own in hot water?

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sunshinestarr · 05/02/2007 12:32

We were out camping and forgot the dishwashing liquid so I used shampoo just rinse well like you would with normal stuff.

Oh and I have used liquid hand soap too. I dont know any natural remedies.

JanH · 05/02/2007 12:38

Shampoo! - strongest one you have in - cuts grease etc.

(I have washed my hair with washing-up liquid in the distant past so it seems far )

Caligula · 05/02/2007 13:15

But is shampoo environmentally friendly?

I really want to know if I can use something permanently that's not washing up liquid, just for washing up.

I suspect not.

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Marina · 05/02/2007 14:53

I suspect not too. Are you an Ecover Denier?
Their clothes detergent doesn't convince me but their washing up liquid is good and mild on hands

batters · 05/02/2007 15:00

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ledodgy · 05/02/2007 15:07

Another vote for bicarb.

Caligula · 05/02/2007 16:40

LOL.
Am off to get washing up liquid for my hair

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tirnanog · 05/02/2007 16:56

I use washing up liquid instead of shampoo!

Muminfife · 08/02/2007 13:19

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