Dishwashing detergent

So apparently it's almost the same recipe for making laundry soap.
* Step 1: Add one tablespoon of Super Washing Soda to the dishwasher dispenser
* Step 2: Add one tablespoon of 20 Mule Team Borax to the dishwasher dispenser

Pour distilled white vinegar into the dispenser for the clear rinse gel.

http://natural-products.suite101.com/article.cfm/washing_dishes_for_pennies#ixzz0IeQDsEnB&D

Going to try this too. Off to find washing soda. I'll let you know how it goes.

How to make your own laundry soap

So I am out to try this next. By making your own it will cost $0.02 per load! So I found this site that had step by step directions and pics to go along with it. He even did a wash comparison with his homemade laundry soap versus Tide with Bleach Alternative. The result... the same. Here are the ingredients you'll need:

1 cup washing soda (I use Arm & Hammer)
1/2 cup borax (I use 20 Mule Team)
1 bar soap (I use whatever’s cheap, in this case Pure & Natural)
Approximately 3 gallons water

The directions are on his site. Good luck!

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/04/09/making-your-own-laundry-detergent-a-detailed-visual-guide/