Cut dishwasher costs: Make your own eco‑friendly tablets
More and more people are choosing to make their own dishwasher tablets. This approach saves money and helps protect the environment. Learn how to easily create homemade cleaning products.
A dishwasher makes life easier, but many of us overlook how much we can save by making homemade dishwasher tablets. They help reduce the cost of daily dishwashing while remaining effective, thanks to natural ingredients. How can you make dishwasher tablets? Here's a simple method. To create homemade tablets, you'll need just a few ingredients. The most important are baking soda and borax, which form the basis of effective cleaning. You’ll also need citric acid, salt, and water for the mixture. Below are the proportions for each ingredient:
- 1 cup of baking soda,
- 1 cup of borax,
- 0.5 cups of citric acid powder,
- 1 cup of salt,
- water.
How to make dishwasher tablets?
Making homemade dishwasher tablets is a straightforward process involving just a few simple steps. First, thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients. Next, add water to the mixture in small amounts, mixing until it reaches the consistency of wet sand. Then transfer the ready mixture to a silicone ice tray, pressing it down to shape it.
After forming the tablets, place the tray in the freezer or a cool place for a few hours. This will allow the mixture to harden. Once completely solidified, the tablets will be ready to use.
Using homemade tablets is as simple as making them. Just place one tablet in the dishwasher's dispenser before starting the wash cycle.
How should you store homemade dishwasher tablets? They should be kept in an airtight container in a dry, cool place. This protects them from moisture and ensures their long-term effectiveness. This way, you can use them for a long time without worrying about their quality or efficiency.
What to remember when making dishwasher tablets?
When mixing the ingredients, be cautious with the amount of water, ensuring the mixture doesn't become too runny. The right consistency should resemble wet sand, making it easy to form the tablets. If the mixture is too dry, add a few drops of water, but be careful not to overdo it.
When preparing homemade dishwasher tablets, you can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, which will give the dishes a pleasant fragrance.
