Simple. Healthy. Tasty: Homemade Dishwasher Detergent, Citrus Scent

I have been making my own dishwasher detergent for quite a while now and have tried a number of different mixtures. This one is my favorite! Cheap, easy to make, smells wonderful and best of all it WORKS!

Citrus Scent Dishwasher Detergent

2 cups washing soda
1 cup Borax
1/2 cup Kosher Salt
1/4 cup Citric Acid
1 teaspoon Orange essential oil
1/2 teaspoon Grapefruit essential oil
White Vinegar

Mix all ingredients except vinegar together. Use 1 Tablespoon in dishwasher. For a spot free finish add 1/4-1/2 cup white vinegar to bottom of dishwasher and/or add white vinegar into the rinse aid compartment.

4 comments:

KathrynApril 9, 2013 at 1:16 PM
What brand of essential oils are you using?? That is a large amount.
TammieApril 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM
Kathryn: They are linked above. They are Organic and great for cleaning because they are very affordable. I save my more expensive Be Young brand for use on our bodies but for cleaning the MRH ones work great!
ConnieApril 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Where does one buy washing soda? Is it in the cleaning section of major stores?
TammieApril 9, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Connie: Yep it's usually by the Borax.