DIY Anyone Can Do: Make Your Own Dishwashing Detergent
Dishes, silverware and glassware come out shiny and clean thanks to this simple three-ingredient powder containing antibacterial grapefruit essential oil.
Prep: 4 min.
Cost: $2.45
Yield: 32 oz. (enough for 32 loads)
YOU'LL NEED
Rubber gloves
Measuring cup
Mixing bowl
32-oz. lidded plastic container
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INGREDIENTS
2 cups washing soda
2 cups borax
25 drops grapefruit essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Put on gloves. Add washing soda, borax and oil to bowl, stirring with your hands to mix and eliminate clumps. Transfer powder to plastic container. Use 2 Tbsp. detergent per wash. You also can add 1 tsp. vinegar , if desired, to the rinse cycle to prevent spots on silverware and glasses.
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