Are you trying to both save money and eliminate toxins from the household? Let's start with the dishwasher. Take a look at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) ratings on rinse aids - most grocery store brands fail miserably (http://www.ewg.org/guides/subcategories/26-RinseAid). Many people turn to vinegar as a rinse agent for the dishwasher. It's inexpensive and easy to use. In the long run, however, this might cost you a lot more money than you bargained for! The rinse