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Dishwasher cleaner and booster

Course DIY
Keyword citric acid, dishwasher cleaner, diy cleaning, hard water
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 32 servings
Citric acid pulsed with lemon essential oil. Run an empty hot cycle to clean the machine.

What You’ll Need

  • 2 Cups citric acid
  • 10-15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • Food processor; airtight container

Directions

  • Put 2 cups citric acid in the food processor.
  • Drop in about 10-15 drops lemon essential oil.
  • Pulse a few times (5-10 seconds) until the oil is blended in.
  • Keep airtight (jars with hinged lids make scooping easy).

Notes

Booster: 1 tablespoon per load, in the detergent cup or the bottom of the dishwasher. Cleaner: use it to clean all areas of the dishwasher, and remove and clean the filter.
Safety: citric acid irritates eyes and skin — gloves; label the jar (it looks like sugar) and keep it from kids and pets. Use a processor bowl you wash well afterward. Never combine with chlorine bleach products.