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Homemade Dishwasher Pods (Step-by-Step)

These homemade dishwasher tablets are an easy, cost-effective, and convenient way to achieve sparkling clean dishes.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 24 pods
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Silicone mold with 2-tablespoon cavities

Ingredients

  • 2 cups washing soda or baking soda
  • 2 cups borax
  • 1/2 cup coarse salt or Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 20 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir well. (The vinegar will cause a little fizzing, but not much.)
  • Divide the mixture evenly among the cavities of a silicone mold and pack them down firmly with your fingers.
  • Place the mold in a warm location to dry for 24 hours.
  • When dry and solid, remove the finished pods and store them in an airtight container.

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Notes

To use your homemade dishwasher pods:
  1. Place one pod in your dishwasher's detergent compartment.
  2. Add 2 drops of a dishwashing liquid like Dawn. (This is optional for added grease-cutting power, but do not use more than 2 drops.)
  3. Pour about 1/2 cup of white vinegar into a shallow dish, place it in the top rack, and start your dishwasher.