Diva Doing Dish

Mrs. Meyer's Liquid Dish Soap - Lemon Verbena

I have tried many dishwashing liquids, from the cheapest brand to the more expensive name brands. I always found the name brands to pass my squeak test with the least amount of liquid; i.e., more cost effective, in my opinion. My squeak test specifically is when I'm done washing a dish, pot or utensil, it squeaks under my gloved finger before I put it in the dryer rack. If you pass that test with the least amount of liquid, you are a worthy buy.

I decided to try a green-conscious option, the Mrs. Meyer's Liquid Dish Soap in Lemon Verbena. It is fabulous. It is made with their essential oils of Lemon, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Clove, Geranium, and Fir Needle. They don't test on animals and it is biodegradable. They say that this fragrance is considered a "pick-me-up." It picks me up. Lemon verbena is a tart, herbal, natural lemon scent that is not harsh or artificial. It comes in a 16 oz. recyclable bottle, so the fact that a couple of drops works for your average sink full of warm water and dishes is a good thing at a time when less is more. My preference is 5-6 drops for my two-person household of dishes and pans. And only one drop on my wet abrasive sponge cleaned my stove top and outside of my toaster quite well!

The bottom line is it passes my squeak test, it makes my already enjoyed task of doing the dishes even more pleasant by how good it smells, and it's environmentally friendly. There isn't anything very diva about doing the dishes other than to not do them at all, but here's where I can help those practical divas.

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