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:

  1. What brand of essential oils are you using?? That is a large amount.

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  2. 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!

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  3. Where does one buy washing soda? Is it in the cleaning section of major stores?

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  4. Connie: Yep it's usually by the Borax.

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