When we were building our new house, there were many things I wanted that I'd never had, simple things really, but a dishwasher was not one of them. It was DH who insisted on this, not sure why as he doesn't do the dishes! I have to admit there have been times that I've thought its the best thing I've got that I never wanted. Its the kids job to do dishes at night, but with DS16 being in Germany for six weeks and more often than not just three of us home I've been washing them and not using it. However, with him back and eldest being home as well now, its getting a good work out. There was a period of three months - an electricity bill length - where I banned it to see the difference in the electricity bill. I couldn't believe there was none, so much to the delight of the dishwashers it started up again.
About six months ago I found a recipe for homemade dishwashing powder. I can't remember where abouts, I just googled and printed. I just couldn't justify the cost of shop brought powder and it was another cost saving measure, although knowing what's in it is just as important to me.
DISHWASHING POWDER
1 cup borax
1 cup bi-carb soda
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup citric acid
30 drops citrus essential oil
Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight plastic container. Use 1 tablespoon at a time.
I found in one lot that it tended to clump after a while. I think this was due to the lid not being sealed properly, I just give it a good stir or shake up each time.
I also use white vinegar for the rinsing aid which works just as well as commercial ones.
Hope you're having a great week, we've had a small respite from the heatwave, back up to very high temps at the moment!
Trying to keep cool :)
About six months ago I found a recipe for homemade dishwashing powder. I can't remember where abouts, I just googled and printed. I just couldn't justify the cost of shop brought powder and it was another cost saving measure, although knowing what's in it is just as important to me.
DISHWASHING POWDER
1 cup borax
1 cup bi-carb soda
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup citric acid
30 drops citrus essential oil
Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight plastic container. Use 1 tablespoon at a time.
I found in one lot that it tended to clump after a while. I think this was due to the lid not being sealed properly, I just give it a good stir or shake up each time.
I also use white vinegar for the rinsing aid which works just as well as commercial ones.
Hope you're having a great week, we've had a small respite from the heatwave, back up to very high temps at the moment!
Trying to keep cool :)
Hi Julie, I've benn going to give this a go for a while, how does this one perform in comparison to a shop bought powder, does it clean well?
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, to be really honest shop bought is probably a little better, but I'm happy with the results most of the time. Every now and again the glasses seem to have a residue so I'm thinking that I might experiment and cut down the borax next time to see if that makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what other 'recipes' are around for it.
Looks great! I make my own laundry liquid but this looks like it'd be a good addition to my 'natural cleaners' around our home :) Thanks for sharing!
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