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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 20, 2008 13:59:02 GMT
A neighbour asked me the other day if it was OK for her to use her washing up water on her plants.
Well I said Yes as anything "dangerous" has long been taken out these days - or so I thought.
However another neighbour who sneaked up on us said No - only if bio-degradeable detergents were used.
So it is safe to use waste water on your gardens?
RF
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2008 14:09:50 GMT
RF, I think I'd agree with your 'sneaking neighbour' - most washing-up liquids contain high levels of surfactants, which probably aren't great for plants, especially since there are probably higher concentrations in washing-up water than, say, of bubblebath in a tub. I'd tend to use waste water for things like cleaning pots, patio etc. ... wonder what others think? ... cheers ...
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Post by Weeterrier on Mar 20, 2008 18:52:36 GMT
To be honest, I have no idea.
But, because I get water from a spring, and it is in short supply sometimes, I do use most of my waste water in the garden. Doesn't seem to have done any harm so far.
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Post by Barbara on Mar 20, 2008 20:00:44 GMT
i use washing up water on my pots and baskets, have done for years  |
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Post by Tig on Mar 20, 2008 20:49:24 GMT
I wouldn't use it on my veggies or containers, mainly because it may contain salts, oil or bits of food. During draughts I have used it to water shrubs in the open garden though, and even on the flower borders if I had no water left in the rain barrels.  x Tig |
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x Tig