Economical & Environmentally Friendly Dishwasher Powder

Save yourself some money & be good to the environment in the process by creating your own economical & environmentally friendly dishwasher powder.

Each batch creates 24 ounces of detergent.

We recommend storing it in a container you were going to toss out or recycle like an old yogurt container.

Supplies

• borax
• washing soda
• citric acid
• kosher salt
• 24 oz or larger container
• measuring cup
• rice
• old stocking or other breathable material

Step 1: CREATE MIXTURE

In a container that will hold at least 24 ounces, mix together:

• 1 cup borax
• 1 cup washing soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup kosher salt

To prevent clumping, add a 1/4 cup of rice to an old stocking of other breathable material. Tie off & leave in the container to absorb moisture. (DO NOT add rice DIRECTLY to the mixture. You don't want rice in your dishwasher!)

Step 2: TO USE

Add 1 Tablespoon of powder mixture per load.

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DID YOU KNOW that white vinegar is a great rinse agent?

At the start of the load, fill the rinse agent compartment with white vinegar.