This is always satisfying when I make everything at home. Because I use only pure ingredients, it makes my product better than market products. In my DIY dishwasher detergent recipe, I used simple ingredients to save money and clean my dishes better. I will just take two minutes of your time to show you how you can easily create your own dishwasher detergent at home.
Why Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent?
Natural ingredients are always beneficial to use. Homemade dishwasher detergents often include natural and biodegradable substances that are relatively easier on the environment than commercial detergents, most of which contain phosphates and chlorine. Making your own washing powder helps you stay away from the potential effects of many of those chemicals that plague the commercial items.
DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
Ingredients
- Coarse Salt
- Washing Soda
- Citric Acid
- Baking Soda
Optional Add-Ins
- Essential Oils (like lemon or lavender)
- Borax
How to Make DIY Dishwasher Detergent?
Here’s a simple recipe with which you can make dishwasher detergent in just 2 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coarse salt
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1 cup washing soda
- 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional)
- 1 cup baking soda
2-Minute Recipe for DIY Dishwasher Detergent
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine coarse salt, baking soda, citric acid, and washing soda in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure a uniform mixture.
- Optionally add essential oils: If you desire scent, throw in 10 – 15 drops of any essential oils you like. Mix them all up into the sludge so that the scent gets completely spread out.
- Storing your detergent: Pour into an airtight container like a glass jar or a plastic tub. Label the tub clearly so there is no doubt about what the contents are.
How to Make DIY Dishwasher Detergent without Borax?
It is very easy to prepare a borax-free homemade dishwasher detergent that is good for the environment and works wonderfully against grease. All you need to do is mix into a bowl 1/2 cup of citric acid, 1 cup of washing soda, 1 cup of baking soda, and 1/2 cup of coarse salt. Stir it well. To complete the mixture, add 10-15 drops of any essential oil you want for fragrance (lemon or lavender, for instance). Store in an airtight jar or bowl and use 1-2 tablespoons in your dishwasher per wash. In fact, this borax-free recipe would cut through grease, keep hard water stains at bay, and render the dishes clean and sparkling while being planet- and pocket-friendly!
Final Words:
Creating your own DIY dishwasher detergent is a quick, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for sparkling clean dishes. With simple, natural ingredients like baking soda, washing soda, and citric acid, you can avoid harsh chemicals while achieving excellent results in just 2 minutes. Give it a try and enjoy a greener, cleaner way to wash your dishes!