Dishwashing soap recipes

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes


Powder Recipes


Powder Recipe #1
1 cup Washing Soda
1 cup Borax


Powder Recipe #2
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Borax


For the above two recipes:


Mix thoroughly and store in a plastic container, use approximately 2 TBS per load.

Use vinegar in the rinse compartment as a rinse agent to help prevent residue


Try adding 2-3 drops essential oil


Powder Recipe #3
1/4 cup Washing Soda
1 TBS Liquid Dish Detergent


Use the above for each load of dishes.


Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
1 part baking soda
1 part borax
1 part water
1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent


Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug.

Use 2 to 3 TBS per load.

If you’re having a cloudy dishes problem after using the homemade detergents:

Try adding a few drops of liquid dishsoap to the powder compartment when you add the powder.

You could also try cutting back on the amount of soap used (if you’re using 2 TBS, try cutting it back to 1 - 1 1/2 TBS).

Make sure to use vinegar in the rinse cycle