This year has flown by so quickly! I can’t believe April is here and that it is already time to get into “spring cleaning” mode. If you are anything like me who loves to use all natural products in your self-care routine and when cleaning your home, you will sure love this DIY dishwasher tablet recipe!
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What I Love About This Recipe
This dishwaser tablet recipe is free of toxic chemicals, takes hardly any time to make, and is relatively inexpensive. With these lemon dishwasher tablets, you can feel comfortable knowing that your home is naturally clean and that you have a few extra bucks to spend on more Simply Earth essential oils!
What’s in the Dishwasher Tablets?
Washing Soda
Washing Soda increases the cleaning power of any recipe. Some people add this into their dishwashers outside of this recipe to help get an extra clean outcome.
Water
Water is needed in this recipe so that the ingredients can properly mix together, and stay together once they harden.
Salt
Salt is added to this recipe to help counteract the water and allow the recipe to harden in the molds as they set.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil is known for its cleaning properties, so it makes sense that it would be used in this recipe. It also just smells fresh, so using this with your dishes can help spread that scent throughout the house.
Silicon Mold or Plastic Ice Tray
A silicon mold or plastic ice tray is crucial for this recipe. It allows the mixture to form into smaller clumps so they fit in the dishwasher, and it gives it space to harden.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
This recipe is safe to use around children 10+.
Never ingest any essential oil, even if it’s generally regarded as safe. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
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Lemon Dishwasher Tablet Recipe
DIY Dishwasher Tablet with Lemon Essential Oil
Ingredients
1 c. Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
¼ c. Water
2 tbsp. Salt
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Silicon Mold or plastic ice tray
Directions
- Mix together the washing soda and the salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix together the water and lemon essential oil in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Combine completely. It should still be powder-like but should clump together when pressed.
- Start to scoop the mixture into a silicon mold. Firmly press down the mixture with the back of a spoon. Let the mixture firm in the mold for a few hours and then pop out!
DIY Dishwasher Tablet for the Win!
Use these DIY dishwasher tablets instead of the chemical filled ones and get those clean dishes you desire! Let us know what you think of this recipe by commenting below or connecting with us on social media @fromsimplyearth!
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