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    DIY Home - Dishwasher Detergent with Essential Oils

    Published: Jul 31, 2015 · Last Updated: May 18, 2020 by Kyndra Holley

    DIY Home - Dishwasher Detergent Recipe

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    What You Will Need:

    • 1 cup washing soda (get it here)
    • 1 cup Borax (get it here)
    • ½ cup citric acid (get it here)
    • ¼ cup sea salt
    • 15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
    • 10 Drops Thieves Essential Oil

    What You Will Do:

    • Combine all ingredients and store in an air tight glass container. I like to use mason jars.
    • Use 1 tablespoon per load
    Notes:
    You can also add a little distilled white vinegar and a couple of drops of lemon as a natural rinsing agent.

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    Comments

    1. Debbie says

      April 20, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Are the essential oils necessary?

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        April 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

        Yes, I definitely recommend them for the neccessary cleansing and disinfecting.

        Reply

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