Some people make their own liquid dishwasher detergent in an attempt to cut costs or avoid using chemical cleaners. Homemade liquid dishwasher detergents can effectively clean dishes, silverware and glasses, and they can be made with common household ingredients. Whether you enjoy making your own soaps on a regular basis or you usually buy your cleaning products, liquid dishwasher detergent can be easy to create, using Borax or natural products.
Mix one cup of baking soda with one cup of borax in a mixing bowl or bucket. Stir with spoon.
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Add one cup of water and three drops of citrus essential oil to the bowl or bucket. Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.
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Pour the liquid mixture into a clean, empty squeeze bottle and close the lid. Before using, shake the bottle thoroughly. Use two to three tablespoons per dishwasher load.
Using Natural Ingredients
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Mix one cup of liquid castile soap with one cup of warm water in a mixing bowl or bucket. Stir with a spoon.
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Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the bowl or bucket. Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.
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Add three teaspoons of lemon juice to the mixture and stir well. Add two drops of citrus essential oil to the bowl or bucket and stir well.
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Pour the liquid mixture into a clean, empty squeeze bottle and close the lid. Before using, shake the bottle thoroughly. Use one to two tablespoons per dishwasher load.
Tips & Warnings
1. If your dishes look cloudy or have streaks after using your homemade liquid dish detergent, cut back by 1/2 tablespoon of liquid soap for the next load.
2. For the Borax recipe, some people add white vinegar during the dishwasher's rinse cycle.
3. In place of citrus essential oil, you may use tea tree or rosemary essential oil. Be careful not to use too much oil or you'll taste it when you use your dishes.
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robinlgillis
Jan 22, 2010
If you don't have essential oils (pricey) can you use a tiny bit of olive or sunflower oil? Is the oil for conditioning, disinfecting, or for smell?