Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

i've been using homemade dishwasher detergent since before the homemade laundry detergent. 

{mainly because i ran out of it first.} 

it works great!

i use the liquid detergent, but i'll give you the powder recipe too.

you're gonna flip out when you find out how easy this is!

grab a pen and a piece of paper. ok, ready?

if you made the homemade laundry detergent, then you already have the ingredients for this!

  

 

 

Powder Dishwasher Detergent

mix together:

 

  1 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda OR Baking Soda 

1 cup Borax

 

store in plastic container. use about 2 Tbsp per load.

Liquid Dishwasher Detergent:

1 cup Baking Soda

1 cup Borax

1 cup water

1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent

 

mix thoroughly. {you'll need to mix it each time before you use it. ~it's a small price to pay considering how much money you save!} use 2-3 Tbsp per load.

fill the rinse compartment with vinegar and 2-3 drops of essential oil and you'll have sparkling clean dishes :)

 

i haven't figured the cost/savings, but if you do, leave a comment and let us know!