Vinegar: Seventh Generation
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Anyone Use the Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent (Dishwasher Problem)?
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on May 27, 2008
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Hi Mom's,
Just wanting to rule out possible reasons my dishes are not getting clean before jumping to any conclusions with my dishwasher.
Does anyone use the sev...
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- No but I just bought their laundry detergent and its breaking out my family. They all have little bumps on the back of their arms....Im switching back to Meyer's it s...
- I don't use that kind of detergent because I have found a company that offers all natural products for the same price and sometimes even cheaper than others. They hav...
- I use the liquid kind, and it does a fairly good job. I have a very new dishwasher so I know what my issues are. I put white vinegar in the rinse cycle container (an...
Vinegar in the Rinse Cycle?
Asked by N.F. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2010
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I recently read an article about potentially, unhealthy, carcinogenic material in dryer sheets. The article recommended using vinegar in the rinse cycle instead. Doe...
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- white vinegar. red wine vinegar will turn your clothes pink and apple cidar vinegar will turn them beige. I put vinegar in the wash cycle and have noticed my clothes ...
- I have heard that white vinegar works well, and also helps eliminate odors. However, I recently discovered the dryer balls and they also work great and I don't have t...
- Hi. Well, there is an alternative to both. I am a representative for a wellness company. They only sell natural, healthy, non-chemical type cleaners, vitamins, cere...
Cleaning with Vinegar and Tolerating the Smell
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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I'm trying to get away from using 409 in the kitchen and tilex in the shower b/c the chemicals really bother me. I've tried spraying vinegar but the smell lingers FOR...
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- Oh the smell..you can also use lemon juice in the shower, it reduces build up like vinegar. The product line METHOD at Target has a all purpose cleaner which is purpl...
- Vinegar is a great cleaner, but don't use it full strength. For example, for cleaning hardwood floors the ratio is 1/4 cup white vinegar for every half gallon of water...
- i thought i heard that lemon is a neutralizer for all kinds of odors. can u try that? or something with citrus in it???
Consistent Diaper Rash: Cholorophyll or Vinegar?
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on December 22, 2008
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My 20 month old son has had diaper rash consistently for the past 2 months. It ranges in severity, but more often than not it causes him to complain that it hurts. W...
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- When my daughter had a bad diaper rash, a friend suggested browning (not burning) flour in a dry pan and applying it with the diaper cream. I listened, but had not int...
- My daughter gets diaper rash all the time, even now that she is potty trained and out of diapers. We have had the best luck clearing it up with straight aloe vera gel....
- My son also had a reaction to the diapers I was using. I changed from Huggies to Pampers cruisers and it cleared up.
"Green" Cleaning Products
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on September 16, 2007
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Im trying to switch to safer cleaning products and Im wondering what people are using. I use a lot of vinegar and baking soda. Im really looking for a bleach alternati...
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- B., As a mom who uses only safe products in my home, I am so happy to hear a daycare Mom is trying to do the same! I used to use a lot of vinegar as well. I switche...
- I've switched to 7th generation, in addition to using vinegar and baking soda. We buy it at our local Target, and after comparing prices with Melaluca, I believe I am...
- Tea Tree Oil, just like what is used in Melaleuca products, is a disinfectant. You can pick up a bottle at the natural food section for about $20 but you only use it ...
Bleach Alternative?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on January 24, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am trying to rid my household of all harsh chemical cleaners and have been using the Seventh Generation products for a while now. For the most part, t...
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- The vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide mix does work great--also add tea tree oil for extra power. We did finally put in an exhaust fan in our bathroom--we live in an very old...
- Hi T., Good for you for using non-toxic cleaners. I use Shaklee cleaners and we have had the same mold in the tub issues. Shaklee's "Basic G" (its a germicide and b...
- Hi T., You may need to start with fresh caulk to start, but I use Shaklee's Scour Off (I'm a distributor) and find it to work VERY well, without all the harsh chemica...
Any Users of Bio/eco Friendly Diapers?
Asked by K.V. from Johnson City
on February 18, 2008
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I am tired of putting disposables into the trash only to know that they will still be there when my grandchildren are diapering their babies! I have read some reviews ...
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- I have used Seventh Generation well. They worked for my kids (1 and 3yrs) as they were both sensitive to disposables. I alternated with cloth diapers (we use fuzzi bun...
- www.gdiapers.com check it out... available at earthfare or www.diapers.com
- Cloth diapers are the way to go!! There are many kinds that are very easy to use. The cost upfront is a hit, but throughout the time that you will be using diapers, ...
Going Green/eating Organic - Need Advice
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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hello everyone!
i was just curious to see if anyone had any advice on how to start going green, specifically detoxing the home. i don't know where to start! i do us...
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- You can start by getting some white vinegar and some baking soda. Those two things will go a long way for cleaning! The baking soda is great for scrubbing, and the vin...
- Hi K.: That is really great that you are making efforts to 'go green and eat organic.' I would say that yes, it really is worth the trouble! These days, there are a l...
- You might want to check into Melaleuca products. The cleaners are all tea tree oil based. You can check up on the products on Melaleuca.com. It is supposed to be great...
SEVERE Diaper Rash!
Asked by G.L. from San Francisco
on November 18, 2008
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My 17 month old daughter never really had diaper rash until about month ago when she developed one. It has gotten worse and then better and then worse again and the pa...
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- My son used to get really bad diaper rash, bleeding, pain like you describe. He had a yeast infection and he got it several times. My doctor prescribed a cream, but ...
- Just want to echo the suggestion that you go to the pediatrician. It sounds like a yeast infection. If it's bleeding your daughter can get a secondary infection too,...
- It sounds like your daughter has a yeast infection. You need to take her to the dr's so they can perscribe a treatment for her. If you don't this can get very worse. B...
Diaper Rash with Cloth Diapers
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on June 5, 2009
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I've been using cloth diapers for several months with no problems. I recently switched to seventh generation laundry detergent and I believe that my kids are allergic ...
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- I second the Triple Paste suggestion! It is the bomb for stubborn diaper rash.
- When I was little, our family doctor instructed my mom to use a mild soap and run 2 rinse cycles - the first one with vinegar added and the second one using just water...
- Plain old corn starch works wonders for diaper rash.
