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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups 50g Recipe makes 2 cups) The following items or measurements are not included below: washing soda
Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	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

Recipe #91963 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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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 (change servings and units)

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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From: MamaCooks

On Aug 15, 2009

I was very hopeful for this one. Used it this afternoon. The dishes were clean, but my glassware & plastic containers had a milky film covering them even tho I do use the white vinegar as a rinse agent. I will say I have very hard water here. Perhaps this formula simply isn't up that that challenge.

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From: Z,G,L's mom

On Jun 12, 2009

I have been using this for a while and really like it. It works best if you use the vinegar for the rinse cycle.

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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!

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From: Cookgirl

On May 4, 2008

I'll be using this from now on. Tested the mix last night for the first time in the dishwasher and the dishes came out clean and the glassware sparkling. (I also use the white vinegar trick, too.) I didn't bother adding essential oil. For my machine, 1 tablespoon was sufficient. Thank you for posting this. Note: in the US, Arm and Hammer manufactures washing soda in powder form. In PNW, washing soda can be found at Fred Meyer and WinCo. ~fyi~ Thank you again! cg