Regarding soaps and shampoos---
I found a new dishwasher detergent at the health food store, it is called
Seventh Generation. I used to use Cascade which I noted had *CHLORINE BLEACH
* in it. No wonder I gagged when I opened the machine during the wash cycle.
The new one gets the dishes just as clean but without chlorine, phosphates,
and is much more environmentally friendly.
Now I am looking for a fragrance free shampoo/conditioner, and also some
dishwashing liquid w/o fragrance.