Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Homemade dishwasher detergent is a simple, cheap, and effective way to clean dishes in the dishwasher.
Servings: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups Borax
- 2 cups washing soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Pour into a air-tight container.
To use:
- Place 1 tablespoon in the main wash. Optional: add 1 tablespoon to the prewash.
Notes
- Use 1 tablespoon in both the pre-wash cup and the main wash cup.
- Add white vinegar as a natural rinse aid for a natural way to get sparkly dishes.
- Different water types can have different results with DIY dishwasher detergent. If you are getting any cloudiness, or food residue left on your dishes, add a few drops of natural dish soap to the mix.
- If you have hard water, you might need to use more detergent or add a water softener to your dishwater.
- If you notice a white film on your dishes, it might be due to hard water minerals. Using white vinegar in the rinse cycle can help remove this.
- To prevent mineral deposits, make sure to use the correct amount of detergent and rinse aid.
- For heavily stained dishes, pre-treat them with baking soda or lemon juice before loading them into the dishwater.
- For best results, use hot water in your dishwater cycle.