Homemade Dish Detergent Recipe 1 1 cup super washing soda 2 1 cup baking soda 3 1 cup citric acid 4 1/2 cup table salt
Lemons and lemon juice are a natural source of citric acid, making them perfect for homemade dishwasher soaps. A bonus when using lemon products is that the detergent smells lovely! This recipe takes a little more work than other preparations on this list, but it is worth it. It is all natural, smells great, and gets your dishes clean.
Glycerin is a solvent that aids in cleansing by breaking down proteins and oils while fighting stains. Glycerin is soothing and softening to the skin so it can help keep skin soft while hand washing dishes. Each of these non-toxic dish detergent recipes make enough washing up liquid for 16 sinks of dishes. 1. Castile Soap Dish Washing Liquid
Since homemade dishwasher detergent does not contain the anti-caking ingredients of commercial brands, it's a good idea to create only small batches—no more than three cups. The product should be stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid and labeled clearly. Include directions on the label about how much to use for each load of dirty dishes.