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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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| Calories 0 | ||
| Calories from Fat 0 | (0%) | |
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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: 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.
From: Chef #1200858
On Mar 31, 2009
I really was hoping this would work...I had all of the ingredients on hand, since I make my own laundry soap and bath soaps...BUT, even with the vinegar in the rinse I still had food stuck on the dishes, and the glasses had film left on them.
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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