Canadians embrace DIY revolution with homemade dishwasher tablets

A dishwasher makes life easier, but many of us don't realize how much we can save by making homemade dishwasher tablets. They help reduce the cost of daily dishwashing while being effective thanks to natural ingredients. How do you make dishwasher tablets? Here's a simple method. To make homemade tablets, you need just a few ingredients. The most important are baking soda and borax, which are the basis of effective cleaning. You’ll also need citric acid, salt, and water for the mixture. Below are the proportions of the individual ingredients:

• 1 cup of baking soda,
• 1 cup of borax,
• 0.5 cups of citric acid powder,
• 1 cup of salt,
• water.

Making homemade dishwasher tablets is a straightforward process that only requires a few simple steps. First, thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients. The next step is to add water. Add the water to the mixture in small amounts and mix until it reaches the consistency of wet sand. Then transfer the mixture to a silicone ice tray and press it down to shape it.

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? It's best to store them in a dry and cool place, in an airtight container. This protects them from moisture and ensures their long-term effectiveness. This way, you can use them for an extended period without worrying about their quality or efficiency.

When mixing the ingredients, be cautious about the amount of water so that 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, you can add a few drops, but never soak it with excess liquid.

When preparing homemade dishwasher tablets, you can also add a few drops of your favourite essential oil, which will give the dishes a pleasant fragrance.