DIY Dishwasher Pods | Zero Waste and Frugal
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- I am in love with this DIY dishwasher pods recipe. Previously to making these ourselves, we would purchase the powdered washer, and this recipe works so much better. Best of all, it is zero waste and frugal, two things important to us on the farm.
3 Ingredients, no borax! Simple to make, and convenient to use.
1 cup Washing Soda
1/2 citric acid
1 tablespoon dish soap
I always make a triple batch for extra convenience. The original recipe makes about 12 dishwasher tablets.
We are sharing this recipe because it really works! And you can make your life even easier, and just mix the powders together for a scoopable detergent.
Let us know what you think!
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Comments got deleted on this video years ago. But, originally I had a conversation with someone that lead to me doing PH testing on my home detergent vs a store detergent, and this detergent held up. It really does the same as the store bought powders. I still use this recipe, but instead of fussing with packing it into pods, I just mix the ingredients and then let it dry, before crumbling it up and storing it as a powder in this same container.
good info! smart test. where do I get citric acid??
Thanks for the update! That's a very smart move rather than going through the hassle of using mold trays of some such. I will be trying this out. 👍
What do you use for dishwasher salt? Is there a DIY recipe?
@@patsypryor9850I ordered from Amazon
How much do I use in the dishwasher if I crumble it into a powder?
I'm a man making this for myself today! lol totally bummed I've been using Costco pods for the last couple of years. They're no doubt leaving all kinds of micro plastics all over my kitchen stuff.
Thank you! I am currently using 3 drops of dish liquid to a tablespoon of baking soda for my countertop dishwasher. It works better than the walmart brand ( we have VERY hard water) but still a bit hazy. I'm going to make this.
Could you just store in a air tight container and put like a Tablespoon in your dishwasher instead of making the pods?
When making without the molds, do you still add the dish soap?
This is so informative and helpful, thank you!
Oh [lease get to the recipe
How long can I make it in advance? Can I make enough for 6 months and still be okay?
What do you use as a rinse aid? I'm wondering if using vinegar would be safe? TIA
I don't use a rinse aid. But I'm sure you could try vinegar
@@YouCantEatTheGrass you get spot without rinse aid? is citric acid same use as salt and rinse aid? im new to dishwasher
No need to use Rinse Aid. All you need to do is slide out all trays and air dry as soon as the operation is done. Believe me it’s spot free. Tried and tested.
How much do your molds hold? Do they fit in your tablet holder in the dishwasher ?
I have really, really hard water and commercial products always leave a residue on some dishes. I have a mini dishwasher that doesn't have a rinse aid dispenser. So, I have to wash some dishes by hand. It's the kind that sits on the counter. Love it. I get great results with this formula. Nothing crazy and super simple to make. I just use two of those silicone bottom ice cube trays of the right size. I don't make a huge batch and I made a small batch the first time as I wanted to test them before I made a larger batch. Thank you so much for this video
OK my question is cost over commercial brands
About 1/4 the price.
What’s the difference between washing soda and bicarbonate of soda and can we use the bicarbonate instead
Washing soda and citric acid Is enough to clean the dishes? Just use a table spoon in the try and all Good?
Clarification please, are you saying these dishwasher tabs REPLACE normal dishwasher detergent, or are they in addition, or perhaps used once a week to super clean? Also, would using laundry detergent instead of the Dawn be ok or better since laundry soap doesn't suds much? Thank you!
Let's explore together (I just made my first version of homemade pods).
The idea here is to REPLACE your regular pods.
Most recipes have some variation of this.
Also, I wouldn't use Dawn or most commercial dish soaps. Instead I'm using Castille soap from our favorite crazy man, Dr. Bronner.
Next batch, I'll try my homemade dish soap, made with Sal Suds (also a Dr B product), vinegar, and distilled water.
Is the recipe written down anywhere?
Very informative. I am definitely giving this a try.
Can i use borax instead of the citric acid?
Can i use vinegar instead of dish soap to bind together?
I wouldn't. But you could use just the 2 mixed as a powder. Having a little bit of surfactant from the dish soap is nice though to keep fats from clogging up stuff
How well does this work for unrinsed dishes?
Do I need to buy food grade citric acid? Do I still use the Dawn if I am making a powder?
I was wondering that too, but if you read again carefully what she said in her comment you have to wait for the mixture to dry and then crumble and the only reason you would have to do that is if there is dish soap. So yes.
where to get large citric acid?
Aside from online, amazon, I found a 1lb bag of citric acid at hobby lobby!
Can you use castile soap instwad of the dawn?
I wouldn't. Soap and detergents are the same thing, and I think there would be a risk with soap of damaging the washer. But you could leave it out completely
Any thoughts on this being safe for septic systems? I'm new to the septic world and I don't want to mess up the ecosystem.
septics love natural cleaners not harsh chemicals however we put septic green goobler in our system and have only pumped it out once in 27 yrs. never put cig butts or coffee grounds in there.
What if you don't have hard water?
It should still work the same, it's just easier to clean everything in soft water
Just made those. All my glass turned white.. it never happened with regular pods…what would you suggest ? Thank you.
Maybe you used too much? I've never had that issue
Sounds like rinsing is an issue for your dishwasher. And one thing to check: the filter. Make sure to clean it monthly. Also, I bet water hardness impacts the efficacy of this recipe. But it looks solid.
@@MadLadsAnonymousm
Can you check the ph of your water from the faucet? And tell us what yours is? Please
I want to make some.
I’m a widow and have no idea how to clean ‘the filter’ in my dishwasher but I’ll try and find out.
it’s a 2 year old Kitchenaid
Thank you for this recipe.
It can save us $20.00+ per month if it works for us.
If we have problems with our ‘water’s ph ‘and if our dishwasher’s filter needs cleaned out .
Hi, I know this is 4 mo out,but if you call the kitchen aid, help line, they can walk you through the process.
I haven’t been able to find the ingredients, what store did you find the washing powder and Citrus acid
I get citric acid at a bulk food store and washing soda is in the laundry isle at my grocery store
I find citric acid by the dishwasher products at my grocer:WalMart store