Name brand dishwashing tablets are convenient, but very expensive.
These tablets are very easy to make at home. Each tablet will be around three cents each, so it's a significant savings from the store bought variety.
You need
- 2 cups washing soda
- 2 cups Borax
- 1/2 cup Epson salt
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 15-20 drops of essential lemon oil or 1/2 cup lemon juice
Extra items
- Silicon mold/ice cube tray
- 1 tablespoon cookie scoop
What to do
- Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon. (The addition of the vinegar will cause a little fizzing, but not much.)
- Put the mixture into the silicon or ice cube tray.
- Let the tablets dry for a few days. Tablets can be stored in a glass jar until ready to use!
Extra Tip
Adding 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher or put it in a cup on the top rack of the machine to help avoid cloudy glasses and dishes.
