All of the required ingredients in this recipe can be found at your local supermarket. Follow these simple steps, and you will have a homemade detergent that is safe and natural.
Ingredients:
(Required)
Borax
Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
Kosher Salt
Citric Acid (can be found in the canning aisle)
(Optional)
LemiShine
doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil
Supplies:
Measuring Cup
Measuring spoons
Large Glass Jar or other container
Spoon
Funnel
Step 1: Measure 1 cup of Borax.
Step 2: Measure 1 cup of Washing Soda
Step 3: Measure 3 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt
Step 4: If using LemiShine, measure 2 Tablespoons of Citric Acid. If not using LemiShine, use 4 Tabespoons of Citric Acid.Step 5: Measure 2 Tablespoons of LemiShine
Step 6: Stir all powdered ingredients together. Add 15-25 drops of Lemon essential oil. Stir again to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
Step 7: Using a funnel, pour detergent into glass jar or other container with well-fitting lid. 
To use your homemade dishwasher detergent:
Shake or stir detergent regularly to break up clumps. Clumping is normal and does not affect the ability of the detergent to clean your dishes. Use 2-3 Tablespoons of detergent at a time.
**Important Note!!** This detergent works best with a rinse aid. I use a couple splashes of distilled white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher before I start the load. You could also put the vinegar in your "rinse aid" compartment if you have one.
DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Washing Soda
3 T. Kosher Salt
2 T. Citric Acid
2 T. LemiShine (Or if not using, add 2 T. Citric Acid)
15-25 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Stir ingredients thoroughly and store in well-sealed container. Use distilled white vinegar as a rinse aid for best results.
Sarah
