DYI Powder Dishwashing Detergent

I have been on a quest to become more green. Not only do I feel that it is safer and cheaper, it is fun to make. Here is a simple Powder Dishwashing Detergent.

 

Supplies:

2 cup Borax

2 cup Washing Soda

1/2 cup Kosher Salt (1 cup for hard water*)

 

4 packages Lemonade Kool-Aid

(unsweetened and lemonade kind only)

or

1/2 cup of citric acid

 

20 drops Lemon essential oil or other scent (optional)

Container to store in

 

 

 

I found this container at the Goodwill and liked it because it already has a spoon attached. You just dump all the ingredients in and stir or shake it.

 

You can cut this recipe in half to try a smaller batch. Works just as good if not better as the store bought ones. *I do not have hard water in Texas but when in Colorado I would have some film on my dishes. Kosher salt is used to soften water so try adding more to the mix. I use distilled white vinegar as a rinse aid and it also will help some with the hard water but if not then you might want to stick to a liquid detergent. I will be posting one in a few weeks, once I have tried it out for a while.

 

Thanks for looking!