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    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?

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    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.

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    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.

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

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