Dishwasher detergent powder
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Baking soda, washing soda, borax, kosher salt and citric acid. Use one tablespoon per load.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1/2 cup washing soda
- 1 cup borax
- 1/4 cup kosher salt (coarse salt)
- 1/4 cup citric acid (or 2 envelopes unsweetened lemonade-flavored drink mix)
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- airtight jar
Directions
- Put all the ingredients into an airtight container.
- Stir or shake to blend well.
- Keep airtight; in humid climates, tuck in a silica gel packet to stop clumping.
Notes
1-2 tablespoons in the detergent cup; set a shallow dish of white vinegar on the top rack to help prevent spots; run as usual. Adjust for water hardness (with very hard water, add the citric acid separately or use vinegar). A mason jar with a pour spout works well.
Safety: wear gloves; keep away from kids and pets and label it — borax, washing soda and citric acid are harmful if swallowed and irritate eyes and skin. Keep silica packets away from kids. Homemade powders can etch glassware or void some dishwasher warranties; test first.