Homemade dishwashing powder

Last week I made my own dishwashing powder.

I got my inspiration from crafty little gnome and one good thing by Jillee. 

I'm enjoying making my own products. 

Not only is it much cheaper but also much greener.

 I like removing one more lot of chemicals from my home.

The dishwashing powder:

1/2 cup washing soda (also called soda ash)

1/2 cup baking soda

1 cup borax

1/4 cup unionised salt

1/4 cup citric acid

Mix all the ingredients together in a sealable jar and shake.

Add about 1-2 T to your dishwasher.

(I use an old scoop I found I use half a scoop so about 15g).

For clean glasses add vinegar to the liquid compartment.

The first time I used this powder I was not impressed with it as my glasses came out spotty.

But after that the powder was great now I don't use anything else.

I have no idea why it was funny the first time maybe it was cleaning my dishwasher?

Though I cleaned it not long ago so I don't think that's it. So who knows.

It's great now and well worth making. 

I love that I have no more horrible chemicals in my dishwasher.  

Does anyone else make their own dishwashing powder?
 Madeleine  x
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