Will Liquid Castile Soap Clean Dishes in a Dishwasher?

Liquid castile soap completely cleans dishes.

Liquid castile soap is an all-natural type of soap that you can make yourself or purchase from a retailer. Liquid castile soap is suitable for cleaning dishes in a dishwasher and is a safe alternative to chemically based soaps.

Dishwashing Soap Recipe

Mix ½ cup water with ½ cup liquid castile soap. Add three drops tea tree oil, ½ cup distilled white vinegar and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Store the mixture in an airtight container until used.

Usage

Pour 2 tbsp. of the soap mixture into the dishwasher, or use 3 tbsp. if the dishes are especially dirty. Cycle the dishwasher through as you would with store-bought soap.

Warning

Do not use regular liquid soap in the recipe or any type of soap that isn't castile soap. Regular soap foams in the dishwasher and may break or damage the dishwasher.

References

• Nature Moms: Natural Dishwasher Soap Recipe
• Bonzai Aphrodite: Natural Homemade Dishwashing - Dish Soap and Dishwasher Detergent Recipes
• Miller's Homemade Soap: Castile Soap Recipes