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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Easy, effective, and cheap, homemade dishwasher detergent only takes 5 minutes to make and uses just 4 simple, clean ingredients.
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Course: Clean Living
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Author: Violet Parcha
Cost: $

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Quart Mason jar (to store it in)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups washing soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 3/4 cup citric acid
  • 1/4 cup course Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Pour all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Place the mixture in a quart Mason jar to store.

Notes

  • To use, fill up the prewash and main wash dishwasher compartments completely, and run the dishwasher as usual.
  • If your dishes appear cloudy, use white vinegar as a rinse aid to remove hard water residue. You can also slightly increase the amount of salt to help soften the water.
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