Homemade Cleaners

[jen3046]

Help, I have made homemade dishwasher detergent and it works better than my re-formulated store bought, but it isn't cleaning all the way. Any thoughts?

[heartofmine]

Which one did you make? There are a few. I've tried the borax and washing soda one but it doesn't clean well at all. I saw a new one I've been planning on trying and it adds 4 pkgs of unsweet lemonade and Kosher salt to the Borax and washing soda mixture and is suppose to work well.

**use vinegar in the rinse cup instead of jet dry does help...

Edited to add the link here on the board about this mixture.

Homemade dishwashing powder...that *works*!!

[lisaflex]

first, run a heated empty load of bleach thru. then give it a shot. second the vinegar instead of jetdry.

i dont make my own. i just look for whatever is cheap that i know i like and works well. i do rinse very well first also.

[ravenmaniac]

I believe the key is to use a recipe that contains citric acid. It keeps a film from forming on the dishes.

Deb's Peppermint Dishwasher Detergent Recipe - Food.com - 408791

[zakity]

I mix store bought dishwasher powder with washing soda and borax (equal amounts of each).