Make your own CHEAP dishwashing detergent and rinse aid.
By DIY Maven
First we tackled the dryer; now we’re on to the dishwasher! Apparently, a homemade version is incredibly easy to make and cheap cheap cheap. (I found this recipe repeated on about a dozen other websites, but it’s so good, it required a Curbly appearance.)
What you need:
- Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
- 20 Mule Team Borax
- Distilled White Vinegar
- A sealable container
For the detergent:
Mix 1 part Arm & Hammer to 1 part 20 Mule Team.
Add 2 tablespoons of your powder concoction to your dishwasher’s detergent dispenser.
For the rinse aid:
To combat water spots, add vinegar to your rinsing agent dispenser.
And that's it!! Could it get any easier?!
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Anonymous
Got something cheaper three drops of palmolive oxy dish detergent cleans and shines dishes better than any other and u dont get all the suds with this low amount
leslieinbham
Have you tried this with a citric acid variation? Just wondering regarding a comparison since my healthfood store gives me stink-eye whenever I ask them to stock citric acid. I can't remember that exact recipe, but I think it was borax and citric acid...ah...probably something else pretty important...I use washing soda and borax in the washer and I use vinegar for fab soft--just a bit, no eau de ketchup or anything.
Anyway, let me know how it goes.
leslie
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