DIY Dishwasher Tablets
Save money and keep your dishes sparkling with these DIY essential oil dishwasher tablets! No artificial fragrances or harsh chemicals, and they cost a fraction of the store-bought version.
Ingredients
- 1 cup washing soda
- 1 cup borax
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 25 drops citrus essential oil(s) (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit or bergamot)
- Food coloring if desired
- Ice cube tray or silicone mold
Instructions
- Combine washing soda, borax, baking soda, and Epsom salts in a medium-size bowl.
- Add vinegar. It will fizz a bit, but that is just the vinegar reacting with the baking soda. Mix well.
- Mix in the essential oils and food coloring.
- Finish mixing everything together until a small ball can be formed when you squeeze it in your hand.
- Press the mixture firmly in ice cube tray or mold. Allow to dry completely. You can set it outside in the sun a few hours, or let it sit overnight.
Notes
Important: It’s a good idea to be sure your tablets will fit the compartment in your dishwasher before you put the mixture into a mold.
Use these DIY dishwasher tablets exactly how you’d use the ones you buy in the store.