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Ohio LivingThis DIY dishwasher detergent recipe was tested in my home for over a year, and I can recommend it: for cost, convenience, and effectiveness.&nbsp; I love how, when I have this on hand, dishwasher soap is off my list of things I need to deal-hunt for!Most other recipes out there for homemade dishwasher detergent doubled the quantities in this recipe, but I started with a small batch to make sure it would work in my dishwasher and with my water.&nbsp; I’d recommend starting with these proportions at first, and if it works well, go ahead and double or triple it for future batches.&nbsp; I keep mine handy in a 1-quart Ziploc container with a 1 TBSP measuring spoon in it.&nbsp; Without further ado…Dump all the ingredients into an airtight storage container(…random shark bike helmet not required! 🙂 )Seal the lid, and shake until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.&nbsp; Enlist extra help if necessary 😉Use 1-2 Tbsp. per load of dishes.&nbsp; I found that one heaping tablespoon was plenty.&nbsp; Keep it tightly sealed and avoid getting moisture in.Moisture may make your dishwasher soap get clumpy (the citric acid causes this).&nbsp; This is what mine looked like after a few weeks…not too big of a deal right now, but it might be in more humid months.&nbsp; If clumping is an issue, you can store it with a packet of silica gel (like you sometimes find in medicine packaging or purses), or put a spoonful of rice in a coffee filter, tie it off with a rubber band, and toss it in–the rice will absorb the excess moisture and keep it from solidifying. (Note: after almost a year, I still haven’t had much issue at all with clumping–just make sure your hands are dry when you grab the measuring spoon, and you’ll probably be fine!)Using vinegar as a rinse aid will eliminate cloudiness on your glassware.&nbsp; It made a huge difference from doing without.&nbsp; Just pour it in the rinse aid (Jet Dry) dispenser–it’s supposed to last about a month.&nbsp; Every once in a while, just top it off, or double-check if you notice your glasses coming out cloudy.The recipe above yields around 40 loads worth of detergent, depending on how high you heap your heaping tablespoon.&nbsp; I figure it cost me less than two dollars to make this recipe, probably closer to $1 if you get the generic lemonade packets.You can also buy citric acid in bulk through Amazon and in the canning aisle or wine-making shops.&nbsp; It’s cheaper per use, but you have to buy an awful lot at a time–that might be an option for you if you decide to go for bigger batches or if you can share with friends, but when you make your first small trial batch, the lemonade packets are pretty convenient, and certainly don’t break the bank.&nbsp; Update: I’ve also tried it with Lemi-Shine, and it worked fine…I think I liked it better with the lemonade though!A few other notes if you want to give this a try:Let us know what you think if you give this a try, especially if you make adjustments that work for you with hard water.&nbsp; Hope it works well for you!&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t forget t0 Pin these to save for future use!Copyright © 2009 – 2019, Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring®. All Rights Reserved.No content on this site may be reused in any fashion without written permission. By using this site, you are agreeing to the site’s terms of use. Sisters Shopping Home &amp; Farm, Sisters Shopping and Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring® is a registered trademark of Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring, LLC. Privacy PolicyPowered by OptinMonsterPowered by OptinMonster

Ohio LivingThis DIY dishwasher detergent recipe was tested in my home for over a year, and I can recommend it: for cost, convenience, and effectiveness.&nbsp; I love how, when I have this on hand, dishwasher soap is off my list of things I need to deal-hunt for!Most other recipes out there for homemade dishwasher detergent doubled the quantities in this recipe, but I started with a small batch to make sure it would work in my dishwasher and with my water.&nbsp; I’d recommend starting with these proportions at first, and if it works well, go ahead and double or triple it for future...

DIY Dishwasher Detergent: Easy to make and super frugal! - Sisters Shopping Farm and Home

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