Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tablets With Essential Oils

_{Want your dishes to come out clean and streak-free? Check out this easy recipe for Homemade dishwasher tabs. They are simple to make and use essential oils and Borax to get your dishes clean.}

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

Why You Will Love Making These Dishwasher Tablets

• Cost-Effective: One of the biggest advantages of making your own dishwasher tablets is the savings. Store-bought options can be pricey, but with simple and inexpensive ingredients, you can create an effective batch for a fraction of the cost.
• Effective Cleaning: Many people are surprised to find that homemade dishwasher tablets can be just as effective, if not more so, than their store-bought counterparts.
• Satisfaction: There’s something incredibly rewarding about making your own cleaning products. Knowing that you’ve crafted a solution that works well, is safe for your family, and is good for the environment brings a sense of accomplishment.

Ingredients Needed

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable version of this solution is available below.

• Borax (Mule Team) – Enhance the cleaning power of your dishwasher, especially for tough stains. 
• Epsom salts or coarse salt – are a safe, eco-friendly element that increases the overall efficiency of homemade dishwasher detergents.
• Washing soda – You can find it in the laundry aisle; My store keeps it around the stain removers. This helps with grease and grime, by it raising the pH of water, which helps to lift to remove them from dishes. 
• Lemon juice – Don’t skip this and replace with water. Lemons contain citric acid, which effectively breaks down grease, grime, and mineral deposits. 
• Essential oils – You can use your own mixture of essenitals oils, I personally like using a combination of lavendar and lemon.

How To Make Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

Here is the Silicone Mold that I used to make these tablets.

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. 

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.

Using Your Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

Put one homemade dishwasher tab in your dishwasher as you normally would. I 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.

If you need a quick and easy way to clean the grease off your kitchen cabinets TRY THIS SOLUTION. Please Note: If you have hard water; adding vinegar is crucial if you want to avoid cloudy dishes! 

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