Homemade Dishwasher Pods
Ingredients
Borax (20 Mule Team) 1 cup
Washing Soda 1 cup
Epson Salt 1/4 cup
Vinegar 1/4 cup
Lemon Juice 1/4 cup
Essential Oils(optional) 20 drops
Directions
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Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl
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Mix well to ensure all items are thoroughly mixed
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Add the vinegar and Lemon Juice (this will start to fizz, that's okay - it's normal)
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Mix well - Work fast now, because the mixture will start to dry out
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As an option, now you can add your essential oils. I prefer lemon, but orange or any citrus works well.
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Quickly scoop mixture into ice trays and press down to pack to make it as solid as possible
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Let sit overnight to dry out
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Pop out of ice trays and store in a jar with a tight sealing lid.
To Use
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Add one tab to dishwasher detergent holder before each wash
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Optional: you can add a quarter cup of white vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher before each wash if you notice "cloudiness" or "spots" on your dishes.