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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Non Food Recipes => Topic started by: droverjess on June 28, 2012, 11:03:51 pm
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Hello everyone.
Been reading with interest this thread and the miracle spray one too ever since DH discovered there are dioxins in antibacterial products.
1) Which of these two is better?
2) do they do the same jobs?
3) if not which cleaner do you use for which jobs
Thanks in advance DJ
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I have both and I like the Miracle spray the best, it is the easiest.
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I add the lemon goo to the dishwasher and washing machine (along with the powders), clean the bathroom basin and bath or kitchen sink with it. The miracle spray I have so far only used to scrub the tiles in the entrance hall/passage but I'm sure it could be used anywhere. I make the lemon goo when there is a glut of lemons hanging over my side fence, it's a good way to use them up - I wouldn't go out and buy lemons to make it.
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I have made this today for the first time. I havent made the miracle spray. I was given lemons so I thought I would try it. I wount not biy lemons to make it.
Cleaned kitchen bench & sink wih it, fantastic result. It is in the washing machine atm, washing t-towels, so will see how that goes.
Love the lemon fragrance.
Halex
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Well the answer seems to be miracle spray as lemons don't grow here! Unless of course they are on special when I might try a batch.
Thanks so much.
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I made the lemon concentrate, and its great. I had heaps of lemons on my tree..
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I use both. Love the lemon concentrate for the kitchen. I add a spoonful to the dishwasher, use it on my stainless steel appliances and on the benchtops. I use the miracle spray for the bathroom and laundry and walls throughout the house. They make a great team.
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I have made and used both. Prefer the miracle spray. Easier to use. Have all the ingredients on hand for both.
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When you add the lemon goo to the dishwasher, where do you put it? We have a little compartment for the detergent tablet thing, and I dont know where to put the lemon goo..............
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I just pop a dollop on the floor of the dishwasher
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I put it in the little box that clips shut, as I think the machine rinses the dishes first. Then it releases the goo into the machine to wash.
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Are you all using just lemon CC in the DW or a tablet/powder as well?
Thx
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Plus powder DJ. I just use it for an extra boost for dirty dishes if I have plenty on hand and that depends on how my neighbours' tree is producing.
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I use a tablet as well just like JD I use it as a boost
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Do you think adding it to the dshwasher does anything?
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Halex I do find my dishwasher is cleaner and smells nice.
I also did an empty quick wash with it and the dishwasher was sparkling clean.
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After reading all this info, I have started using the lemon goo in the dish washer. Yesterday I did 3 loads , with just the goo as I have run out of the powder. All very clean. The only thing I noticed was that water remained on the plastic . I am also a bit concerned about it going into our septic tank.
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I hadnt even thought about our septic tank - good thought achookwoman.
I was getting all excited about using the miracle spray on our newly installed granite kitchen benches, until the granite guy told us not to use anything acidic to clean natural stone ie vinegar or citrus-based cleaning sprays. That is really annoying, because I assume the same would be true for our floor tiles, which are natural bluestone. Has nyone used this spray to clean granite?
Has anyone used the miracle spray to clean wooden floorboards? At least I could use it for that!!
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I've used it on floorboards, KarenH - works a treat. I just sprayed directly onto the really dirty spots then used water to mop up. Don't spray too much though, it gets a bit sudsy if you overdo it like I did!
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DH thinks fine for septic tank as only small quantities. It is not bleach.
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I have floorboards which have a veneer surface (bedroom) so I don't use anything except a damp mop. They dont get that dirty as its only DH and myself without shoes.
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Thanks DJ. Will continue to use it.
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chookie, what would it do to a septic tank?
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Have googled it CP and washing soda and borax and bicarbonate all fine for septic tanks.
It is bleach and commercial drain unblocker, and paint and fat that is so bad for septic tanks.
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DH sprayed the laundry floor then steam mopped last weekend. The dirt and grime from where the old dryer was was removed easily. Only problem is the floor is very slippery now.
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my dishes are better with the lemon concentrate...
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CP, our septic is a Taylex. It has 4 compartments. It process all grey water from the house. It shifts it around to each section for more processing. I was worried that the salt and lemon might kill the bug that processes the grey water. I have been using the lemon concentrate for over 2 weeks now, all seems ok.
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I know this is old, but I found these recipes here and was so excited by them.
I made both. I love the lemon concentrate as it smells amazing and I feel good about using it. I don't know if it does all that much apart from make me feel better that I'm not using too many chemicals. I use it to scrub stuff down and it does work, but it's messy. I also add a dollop into washing up and dishwashing sometimes. I use a clean spoon, get a scoop, then stick the spoon in with the rest of the dishes to wash.
I made up the miracle spray too, and it smells wonderful, as well as being reasonably kind to your hands. I have been fighting a losing battle with mould in our shower. We got it replaced eight years ago and it's slowly getting out of hand no matter what I try. Sometimes I get on my hands and knees and scrub it out with bicarbonate and vinegar. It's really hard to apply and leave to soak in for a bit before getting off. It also leaves a very dirty residue until you can get in and rinse it all away.
So I've made up this miracle spray and got one of those dishwashing brushes that you can put your liquid into. I found this tip somewhere, I don't know where, it might have been on this forum. Anyway, I've been using this new method for the last week or so and I'm loving it. There is visible difference in the dark mould spots, and I'm hopeful that eventually they'll lighten and disappear completely. I also have issues with the bottom of the glass doors, and this mix seems to be helping reduce that too.
The real bonus is that my husband actually helps now. I've got an Enjo mitt and I've implored him to give the glass a wipe down every so often, and use the squeegee on it afterwards, but it's just too much trouble to him. This brush is easy to use and put back, even if you don't worry about rinsing it off or drying it afterwards.
I love them both for different reasons!
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It's good to see some of these early posts bumped Sarah. We all love the miracle spray in particular and I've given many a bottle away to friends. It saves heaps on buying all the various cleaners on supermarket shelves. Thanks for your feed back.
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It's amazing what our thermomix can do to help is. My DH thinks he is wonderful as he can make icing sugar, tip it into an old container, store borax through and hey presto.. He has something he can put on the ant holes that keep appearing. I'm surprised they haven't undermined our house.
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Spersephone I have been using the miracle spray for years I love it, I tried the lemon concentrate but it was messy. I spray the shower and just leave it for 15 minutes or so before wiping over, for mound you should buy some Clove bud oil it is about $10 for a small bottle but some on a damp cloth will kill the mold spores it is the best and the smell is very nice.
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Can either of these be used to clean interior walls? Have some stubbon marks but don't want to leave rub marks on paint.
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They should be fine, but it might be wise to test the area first.
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I use the Miracle Spray on everything except glass or mirrors. This reminds me that I need to make another batch.
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I use the Miracle spray for all my household cleaning, even in the loo now. Love it.
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I do too. Love the stuff. Particularly good on the stove top and keeps the shower smelling good.
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Did anyone watch, " trust me I am a Doctor" on the tv last night? I think we should all be making our own cleaners and room sprays. Also important to have green plants inside.
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Did anyone watch, " trust me I am a Doctor" on the tv last night? I think we should all be making our own cleaners and room sprays. Also important to have green plants inside.
Yes, we saw that, I agree totally with your comment (except I have a bad habit of killing indoor plants so we may have to forego that one in case I get charged with planticide!)
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Marina, I am also good at killing indoor plants but recently have has good luck with a thing that has Lilly type flowers.
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I have a couple of lucky bamboo plants inside. I can kill anything green inside normally. But these actually survive. I also have a sweet potato I shot and it is growing inside.