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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

How do you make your own dishwasher detergent? (takes 5 minutes)
You will need: borax, washing soda, kosher salt, citric acid, and rice (optional). You can buy citric acid from any beer or cheese making shop.
Combine 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, and 1/2 tsp rice. The rice prevents/reduces clumping. Add one tablespoon to each wash cycle. I put one tbsp in the dispenser and 1 tbsp in the pre-rinse section. We have had really clean dishes using this. Be sure to use a rinse aid in addition to soap for each wash cycle.

As a rinse-aid I use vinegar. I have found this to work really well.

Easy and cheap!

1 comment:

bernie theus said...

I see you like to advertise Kroger products. Still get the discounts??