Traditional detergents are filled with a host of concerning ingredients and should really be avoided altogether. However, you still want clean dishes and don’t want to spend a small fortune on all-natural and eco-friendly dishwasher detergent. Fortunately, you can make your own dishwasher detergent free of chemicals, dyes, and other unwanted ingredients. Check out our Green Home Recipes for Homemade Dishwasher Detergent.
Ingredients- 1 cup washing soda
- 1 cup Borax (ONLY if you have well water)
- 2 tbsp sea salt
Directions:
- Thoroughly mix together and keep in an air-tight container. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of the mixture to each load. If your dishes are cloudy, add a little vinegar or a small drop of Strong Kangen Water Dish Soap to the rinse cycle to reduce cloudiness.
No cocamidopropyl betaine, sulfates (SLS, SLES, SCS), formaldehyde, salicylates, parabens, phosphates, MEA, DEA, TEA, petroleum-based ingredients, animal by-products, perfumes, dyes or caustics, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, gluten-free, biodegradable, cruelty-free