Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tablets With Essential Oils

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Dishwasher Detergent Tablets Using Essential Oils

Tired of spending lots of money on store-bought dishwasher detergents? I am! Enter any supermarket, and it’s obvious that detergent is big business. Let’s stop wasting money and make your own. I have come up with the Easiest Homemade Dishwasher Detergent. 

With the price of dishwasher tablets these days, it will make you second-guess your purchases. Without a good deal or a coupon, they can be really expensive.

Purchasing expensive in-store laundry detergent is one reason why I decided that I have to make my own.  I wanted it to be a natural, non-toxic dishwasher detergent alternative we can make at home that really works.

Read: Six Things You Need to Know about Your Dishwasher

Ingredients Needed

• 1 cup Borax (Mule Team)
• ½ cup Epsom salts or coarse salt
• 1 cup Washing soda (You can find it in the laundry aisle; My store keeps it around the stain removers!)
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 8 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 4 drops of Lemon essential oil
• Silicone Mold

How To Make Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

STEP ONE: The first step is to mix borax, Epsom salts, and washing soda together in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Mix until well incorporated.

STEP TWO: Then add in roughly 8 drops of Lavender and 4 drops of Lemon essential oils to the dry mixture. Next, stir to mix well. You can choose to swap out essential oils for your favorite scents. 

STEP THREE: Slowly add the lemon juice while stirring at the same time. You will want your mixture damp enough to mold and stick together. You do not want it to be a well-saturated mixture. If it becomes too saturated, your mixture will start to dissolve.   

Now that we have combined all the ingredients, you will notice it will start clumping all by itself. This is what we want.

STEP FOUR: Transfer the mixture into a couple of ice cube trays or your favorite silicone mold, and press down until each compartment is hard-packed with detergent. If you do not have a silicone mold, you can use an ice cube tray. 

I do find that the silicone mold is much easier to use and that your homemade dishwasher detergent tabs pop right out.

STEP FIVE: Lastly, your uncovered silicone mold sit outside for at least 6 hours. If indoors, it is a safe bet to let them sit overnight for at least 24 hours before removing them.

Plus, check out these 5 Genius Hacks with Dishwasher Tablets.

DIY Dishwasher Tab Printable Instructions

Using Your Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

Put one of your homemade dishwasher tabs in your dishwasher as you normally would. I often add vinegar to my dishwasher where the rinse agent would go or just add a splash directly to the bottom of your dishwasher before starting.

Don’t forget if you need a quick and easy way to clean the grease off your kitchen cabinets, be sure to read this post on how to degrease your kitchen cabinets. Please Note: If you have hard water; adding vinegar is crucial if you want to avoid cloudy dishes! 

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