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Serving Size 1 cups 50g Recipe makes 2 cups) The following items or measurements are not included below: washing soda |
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| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | 0% | |
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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
By: Kookaburra
May 27, 2004
Detergent for the dishwasher is SO expensive. I searched the net for a home-made alternative and developed this simple recipe. We've been using it for a while now and it washes the dishes even better than the shop bought variety. The amount needed will depend on how soft your water is - we find 1 tablespoon is enough, but we're on tank water. You might need 2 tablespoons if you're on hard town water. Instead of Rinse Aid, we just use white vinegar.
2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup washing soda (crystals)
- 1 cup borax
- 2-3 drops perfumed oil (optional)
Directions
1
Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.2
Process until washing soda crystals are reduced to powder.3
Store in airtight container.4
Use 1- 2 tablespoons per load in your dishwasher.5
(To save even more money, substitute Rinse Aid with white vinegar.).
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Cooking Mom of 7
On Oct 29, 2008
I really hate to give bad reviews but this just did not work. Not only did we still have "stuff" caked on our dishes there was grit in our cups and glasses. All the dishes has a white kind of chalky film on them. I'm sorry but this just doesn't do the job for our family.
From: SuperSpike
On Jun 3, 2008
I made this because DH was complaining about our dishes smelling and tasting like the commercial detergent I had been using. This was very simple to make- I already had the washing soda on hand (AKA Soda ash or Sodium Carbonate) because I use it as a dye fixative (purchased at www.dharmatrading.com)- I made a double batch and just shook it up in a plastic jar I bought to store it in. I'm not giving it 5 stars just yet as I haven't worked out the right amount to use where it doesn't leave a film on my dishes. I'm using vinegar as a rinse,too- but there's still a milky film on my glasses. DH is thrilled that the dishes no longer smell like soap. *UPDATE- the film kept building on my dishes and I couldn't get the amount right where it would effectively clean without leaving the milky film, so I have switched back to a commercial detergent.
From: isispleiades
On Jul 19, 2008
Just thought I'd give everyone my tip for avoiding the white film on your dishes. Fill only the small pre-wash cup with the "detergent" and fill the larger wash cycle cup with white vinegar and the essential oil. Works perfect every time!
From: Renita
On Dec 31, 2007
This stuff is great--use it lots. If you have problems with film on the glass, just add some vinegar and viola; problem solved. Thanks for a cheap, environmentally friendly alternative Kookaburra! Renita
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