Sparkling Clean: Nontoxic Dishwasher Detergent Recipe

With this nontoxic dishwasher detergent recipe, you'll enjoy countless washes that leave dishes sparkling clean, just like store-bought options, but without the plastic waste or harm to our waterways. Swap out pods or liquid detergent for this simple-to-make powder alternative, with washing soda doing most of the heavy lifting. Add vinegar for an extra sparkle. Remember to conserve water by running your machine only when it's full. Say goodbye to spotty, streaked dishes – this is the nontoxic, low-waste solution for pristine results every time!

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This recipe can be adjusted as needed, but I haven’t needed more than this for a full dishwasher load!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon washing soda

1/4 teaspoon citric acid

2 tables of distilled white vinegar

Directions:

When you are ready to run the dishwasher, add the washing soda and the citric acid to the wash compartment of the dishwasher. Note: These two powders will clump together if stored in the same container.

Add the vinegar to the rinse compartment. Wash as usual!