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Dishwasher Powder Detergent

March 7, 2016 Updated on May 24, 2019 By Beth K 19 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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We do a lot of dishes at my house so it’s obviously a big part of my life. Why can’t I just be happy with the great recipes we already use for dishes very successfully? Why a new dish detergent recipe when there are bigger issues in this world? Truth be told, I have many reasons why this Dishwasher Powder Detergent could be just what you were looking for all along.


Homemade Dishwasher Powder Detergent Recipes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

How to tell if this Dishwasher Powder Detergent might be a good fit for you:

  • Sometimes you don’t want to wait for the Dishwasher Detergent Tabs to dry before using them.
  • You don’t have the right sized mold to make the tabs fit into their dishwasher.
  • You love our Homemade Dish Liquid, but you don’t want to do all my dishes by hand.

That’s why we decided to post this recipe for you. It has all the same ingredients as our Dishwasher Detergent Tabs, but you don’t have to use a mold and wait for the mixture to dry. Just scoop the powder detergent into your detergent compartment in your dishwasher and turn it on.

Directions & Notes for Dishwasher Powder Detergent Recipe:

  • Use 1 tablespoon of detergent per load. Add 1/2 cup vinegar into the rinsing agent area before starting.

Everybody’s water source is different. If you find that you have a film or coating on your dishes after a wash, then try substituting 1/3 cup of the Washing Soda with Citric Acid.

I don’t have issues with this where I live, but I’ve read that this can help with the issue. You can usually buy a small container of citric acid in the canning section of your grocery or big box store.

If you find that you like the citric acid addition then the link above is a much cheaper alternative to the small jar in the grocery aisle.

Homemade Dishwasher Powder Detergent Recipes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

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Dishwasher Powder Detergent

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 32 drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • pint jar

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Store in a jar in a dark, cool place to preserve essential oil potency.
  • Makes 1 pint, 32 uses.
  • To use: Add 1 tablespoon to the dishwasher. Add 1/2 cup vinegar into the rinsing agent area before starting. Run as normal.
  • Note: If you have any buildup after washing your dishes, try substituting 1/3 cup of the washing soda with citric acid.

More household cleaning recipes using essential oils:

  • All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
  • Liquid Laundry Detergent
  • Natural Oven Cleaner
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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Silly question: what’s the rinsing area of the dishwasher?!

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      March 13, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      There is usually a compartment on dishwashers labeled Rinse Aid. It’s probably got a screw-on lid to keep the liquid in.

      Reply
      • Silvia says

        March 27, 2018 at 6:22 pm

        Does the lemon eat away of the plastic components? I have dried YL dishwasher and it leaves a film. Please help. I love and use 90% of your recipes
        Thank you.

        Reply
        • Diana M says

          April 10, 2018 at 9:13 am

          Hi Silvia! The citrus oils are well diluted during the wash cycle. Just be sure no powder remains after the wash. You can also add vinegar as rinse aid.

          Reply
  2. Alison says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Although my dishes are coming out spotless, sadly it is leaving a film on the glasses even with the citric acid. Any ideas?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      July 12, 2016 at 12:15 am

      Are you putting vinegar in the rinse aid compartment, Allison?

      Reply
      • Brenda says

        December 21, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        I am getting the white film on everything. Vinegar is in the rinse aid area…

        Reply
        • Beth K says

          February 2, 2017 at 10:02 pm

          Oh man, I’m so sorry that this didn’t work for you, Brenda. Please come back and let us know if you find a recipe that works with your water.

          Reply
        • Donna Moyer says

          June 4, 2017 at 8:30 am

          Possibly need more vinegar, sounds like you may have hard water.

          Reply
  3. Jessica says

    June 8, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Have you used other essential
    Oils besides the lemon in this?!

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      June 25, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      This is the recipe we found that we loved. Do you have a blend that you’ve tried that you love? We can’t wait to hear what works for you. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cheryl Jordan says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    My dishes taste like the washing soda, is that normal?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      June 25, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      I’ve never had that issue, Cheryl. It should definitely rinse clean when you’re all finished. Did you use the vinegar in the rinse aid area?

      Reply
  5. Vicki says

    July 22, 2017 at 9:19 am

    How do you get 32 drops of lemon oil to mix in the dry stuff? Seems to me it would clump up

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      July 23, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      I mix it together until it’s pretty well disbursed. Yes, it gets a little clumpy but then I add a few drops, stir, and repeat so they’re pretty well mixed throughout.

      Reply
  6. Geeta Lahiri says

    May 21, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Can I just completely fill the rinse aid compartment and refill when the dishwasher says it’s empty, rather than adding 1/2 cup of vinegar every time I run a load?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Geeta! Yes, you can fill it up in advance. In my dishwasher, it takes about 1/2 cup to fill the rinse compartment. If you notice a film on your dishes cut back on the washing soda. It kind of depends on your water and your dishwasher.

      Reply
  7. Robin says

    August 19, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Can you use Citrus Fresh EO?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      August 27, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Hi Robin! Yes, you can substitute Citrus Fresh in this recipe. We love it in our dishwasher tab recipe.

      Reply

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