Homemade Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent

Common dishwasher detergents are loaded with toxic chemicals that leave residues on your dishes and subsequently come in contact with the food and beverages you eat! Don’t believe me? Visit the Environmental Working Group’s website to see how toxic your dish detergent is. Making your own dishwasher detergent at home is simple, cost-effective, and healthy for you, your family, and the environment. This recipe will thoroughly clean your dishes and not leave any soap residue.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 parts borax
  • 2 parts washing soda
  • 1 part salt
  • 1 part citric acid

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in an air-tight container and use as you would use store-bought dish detergent! Label your container so you know when you made your detergent – you will be amazed at the money you save with this recipe.

Tags: homemade dishwasher detergent, natural living, non-toxic

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