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Homemade Dishwashing Powder and Lemon Rinse on Table in Home, Ready to be used
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Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent

Non-toxic dishwasher detergent and lemon rind rinse aid is simple, cost-effective, and a small change that can make a meaningful difference.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Keyword: clean dishwashing powder, DIY dishwasher detergent, diy home products, family wellness, homemade home, natural living, natural wellness, non toxic home
Yield: 4 cups (1 quart)
Author: NaturallyNourishedFamily.com
Cost: $4.50 CDN/$3.25 US per batch

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • quart glass jar or other 4 cup glass container
  • small scoop
  • Wooden Spoon

Materials

  • 1 cup washing soda aka sodium carbonate
  • 1 cup borax
  • 1/2 cup sea salt I use least expensive option
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 25 drops citrus essential oils optional

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients together in the bowl, breaking up any clumps as you go.
    Woman mixing up the ingredients to make a homemade dishwasher powder in blue glass bowl with plastic spoon
  • Store in dry location, in air tight container with scoop.
    Homemade dishwasher powder with scoop on table in home

Notes

2 TBSP per load works well. 
Use with rinse aid recipe or white vinegar.