Stop forking out cash for overpriced all-natural dish soap! This homemade dish soap recipe using Clean & Fresh Blend will give you sparkling clean dishes without breaking the bank. It’s so simple to whip up and takes less than five minutes – that’s an investment in both your wallet and your time. Plus, you know exactly what ingredients are going into it, giving you peace of mind that your dishes are clean and natural. Ready, set, shine!
What to Love About This Homemade Dish Soap
Clean & Fresh Dish Soap has the added benefit of an aromatic home-cleaning experience. The essential oil blend included in this recipe helps clean dishes and makes them sparkle with a heavenly scent. So if you want to liven up your kitchen and keep things lighthearted during your chores, this homemade dish soap recipe is the way to go!
What’s in This Dish Soap Recipe?
Castile Soap
Castile Soap is one of the more unique dish soap ingredients. It’s made from plant-based oils, so unlike many conventional dish soaps, castile soap won’t leave any harsh residue on your dishes. It’s a completely safe alternative to traditional ingredients and is biodegradable and eco-friendly—now that’s a win for any zero-waste kitchen!
Clean & Fresh Essential Oil Blend
Here’s the scoop on the perfect dish soap ingredient! Clean & Fresh Essential Oil Blend will make your dishes shine and sparkle while leaving behind a fresh, invigorating scent. This all-natural ingredient is kind to your hands and environment and boosts energy with its energizing but fresh aroma.
Swedish Dish Cloth
Swedish Dish Cloth is a highly absorbent, fast-drying cloth that doesn’t smell. What sets Swedish Dish Cloths apart is its powerful combination of performance, convenience, and sustainability. Plus, it looks nice, too, so you or your guests won’t be deterred by the sight of it in your kitchen sink!
Bottle
It’s not just the contents inside that make all the difference; it’s also the bottle you choose to store them in. When your kitchen sink is decorated with one of these dish soap storage solutions, having clean dishes isn’t an afterthought – it’s part of the plan!
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time,) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in clinical aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Clean & Fresh Dish Soap Recipe
Homemade Dish Soap Recipe Using Clean & Fresh Blend
Time: 2 minutes
Est. Shelf Life: 1 year
Yield: 0.5fl oz
Dilution Rate: 3%
Ingredients
1 Tbsp castile soap
8 drops Clean & Fresh Essential Oil Blend
Swedish dish cloth
1oz bottle
Directions
- Add essential oils to castile soap and shake to mix.
Notes
- Tip: Make your foaming hand soap recipe first and then make this recipe right in the castile soap bottle.
How to Use Your Homemade Dish Soap
To set yourself up for success, start by wetting a Swedish dishcloth so it’s nice and damp. Then, add just a few drops of your homemade dish soap to the cloth and start scrubbing away at those dirty dishes. Once finished, rinse them off in warm water, and voilà! Clean, sparkling dishes that are good for your conscience—and the environment.
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