How to Make Homemade Dishwashing Detergent

Making homemade cleaning detergents is a way to ensure that you are cleaning in an environmentally friendly way. This recipe for homemade dishwashing detergent will not only satisfy your inner urge to go green, it will save you money. The directions are so simple that your entire family can live green while cleaning the dishes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 20 Mule Team Borax
• Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
• Container
• Vinegar

1. Add equal parts of the 20 Mule Team Borax and Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda in one container.

2. Stir the mixture thoroughly.

3. Put 2 tablespoons of the homemade dishwashing detergent in your dishwasher dispenser.

4. Pour vinegar into the anti-spotting compartment of your dishwasher. You know, the little compartment where you normally would pour the blue anti-spotting gel. Vinegar works just as well and is cheaper.

5. Run the dishwasher. You'll be amazed at how clean and spot-free your dishes will be.

Tips & Warnings

• The cost of one box of 20 Mule Team Borax is approximately $2.50 for 76 ounces. The cost of the Arm & Hammer Super Washing soda is approximately $2.50 for 55 ounces. Since one tablespoon of each is required for this homemade dishwashing detergent, the cost for the both items combined per load is 3.6 cents. Compare that to your store-bought detergent.
• Do your part in saving our environment. Share this recipe with your friends and family.

Resources

• Learn more about 20 Mule Team® Borax here.
• Visit the Arm & Hammer website.
• Get money saving tips at the Dollar Stretcher.