This is like Cascade and Sun Light. This homemade natural formula will safely cut through grease and sanitize your dishes as well.
Use 2 tablespoons per wash in a standard-size dishwasher.
Note: Do not substitute conventional liquid soap for the Castile soap unless it is a "low sudsing" soap. Regular soaps will produce too many suds and overflow the dishwasher.
To a 22 oz. container of liquid Castile soap, add:
I hope that you love these like I do! Have a wonderful 2011 everyone!
Source: (for Automatic Dish Washing Soap) Casey Kellar, author of Natural Cleaning for Your Home: 95 Pure and Simple Recipes
By Irishwitch from Aurora Colorado
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Mix 3 tablespoons borax and 3 tablespoons baking soda. Fill both containers in automatic dishwasher.
I would like to know an alternative to use in my dishwasher if my Cascade is gone, and I have no money to buy more for awhile.
I am looking for homemade dish detergent recipes.
Does any body have a good recipe for homemade dishwasher detergent? Thanks.
I never buy dishwasher soap anymore. I buy a large box of 20 Mule Team borax, a large baking soda, and a large bottle of white vinegar. I keep them on hand just for dishwasher soap.
I am trying to make the homemade dish washing detergent , using 20 mule team borax, washing soda, fresh fruit, and glycerin with vinegar rinse. What are the measurements for this recipe?
I have made the laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover (pre-wash treatment); how about a recipe for automatic dishwashers? Anyone have any ideas?
Does anyone have a recipe for homemade dishwasher soap? Preferably a powdered version.
A while back, I asked if anyone had a tip on making homemade dishwasher detergent.
I tried making my own laundry detergent with Zote Laundry soap and Borax.