Did you know that it is really easy to make your own homemade powdered dishwashing detergent? It only takes a few ingredients. Yes, it's that simple. This DIY detergent will leave your dishes sparkling clean, and they'll smell amazing too!
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Things You'll Need
1 cup baking soda
1 cup washing soda
1 cup Epsom salts
1/3 cup citric acid
15 drops lemon essential oil
Step 1
Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Step 2
Next, add 15 drops of lemon essential oil. This will help lift off grease and burned-on food particles from your dishes.
Step 3
Whisk the ingredients together until there are no clumps.
Step 4
Place your powdered dishwashing detergent in an airtight container. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load of dishes in your dishwasher.
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