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    Home » Lifestyle » Life and Parenting

    Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

    Published: Apr 3, 2013 · Modified: May 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

    I love this recipe for Homemade Dishwasher Detergent. It is so simple with only 3 ingredients! The essential oil will provide an additional disinfectant and give it an awesome aroma.  I like to use either a citrus oil or Melaleuca oil for this recipe.  You can pick up essential oils at most health food stores that are fine for this recipe.

    Homemade Dishwasher Detergent:

    I love to make my own dishwasher detergent because it all natural and non-toxic.  It is still a product that you need to keep out of children's hands but it not something you have to be worried about producing toxic chemicals in your home.  This is a great product to clean up for cheap. By making your own you will same money!

    UPDATE:  After you have made this recipe if you add a ½ cup white vinegar and mix it up you can put it into empty ice cube trays and make dishwasher tablets!

    Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

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    Author: Melissa@StockpilingMoms

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups washing soda
    • 2 cups borax
    • 25 drops citrus or Melaleuca essential oil
    • Supplies: Rubber Gloves Measuring Cup, Mixing Bowl, 32 oz lidded plastic container

    Instructions

    • Put on gloves. Add washing soda, borax, and oil to bowl, stirring with your hands to mix and eliminate clumps. Transfer powder to plastic container. Use 2 tablespoon detergent per wash.
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    Comments

    1. Ella Harrison

      April 04, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      where do you find the oils in the store?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        April 04, 2013 at 9:21 pm

        You can purchase oils to use in cleaners at health food stores or many grocery stores. You can also purchase online.

        Reply
    2. Heather C.

      April 04, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      If you add a little vinegar (1/2 c., for example) and mix it up, you can put it into ice cube trays and make dishwasher tablets! :O)

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        April 04, 2013 at 9:22 pm

        Oh my exciting! Guess what I am doing tomorrow 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sunny James

      June 09, 2013 at 11:31 am

      wow these are great home made recipes I never thought of making my own dish washer detergent thanks I cant wait to try it !

      Reply

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