Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Detergent for the dishwasher is SO expensive. I searched the net for a home-made alternative and developed this simple recipe. We've been using it for a while now and it washes the dishes even better than the shop bought variety. The amount needed will depend on how soft your water is - we find 1 tablespoon is enough, but we're on tank water. You might need 2 tablespoons if you're on hard town water. Instead of Rinse Aid, we just use white vinegar.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup  washing soda (crystals)
• 1  cup  borax
• 2 -3  drops  perfumed  oil (optional)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
2. Process until washing soda crystals are reduced to powder.
3. Store in airtight container.
4. Use 1- 2 tablespoons per load in your dishwasher.
5. (To save even more money, substitute Rinse Aid with white vinegar.).