Since I love my DIY laundry pods, I decided it was time to make my own DIY Dishwasher Pods. They’re super simple to make and just as cost effective. Of course, I love them too! If you want to cut back on or eliminate toxic household cleaners from your life, give these DIY Lemon Dishwasher Pods a try!
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DIY Dishwasher Pods Ingredients:
- 1 C. Baking Soda
- 1 C. Washing Soda
- 1 C. Salt
- ¼ C. Citric Acid
- 1 C. Water
- 20 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- ½ C. Vinegar (for each load)
- Silicone mold tray or ice cube tray
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DIY Lemon Dishwasher Pods Directions:
- Stir all dry ingredients (baking soda, washing soda, salt, and citric acid) in mixing bowl.
- Add water to dry ingredients. The mixture will start fizzing. Wait until fizzing subsides (about a minute or so) before stirring.
- Add essential oil and stir thoroughly.
- Scoop 1 Tbsp. of mixture into tray compartments. Tap lightly to even out the mixture. If you do not have a silicone or ice cube tray, you can scoop 1 Tbsp. of mixture onto a foil or parchment paper covered cookie sheet.
- Let pods harden for several hours or overnight before removing them from the tray and/or using them.
- Pour ¼ C. vinegar into the rinse compartment of your dishwasher with each load. This helps prevent streaking.
*Store in an airtight container. Makes 36 pods.
Related: 10 Uses for White Vinegar
All of these ingredients are easy to buy at your local grocery store except citric acid. In the past, I looked all over for it and never did find it locally. Finally, I had to buy it online from Amazon. The citric acid helps keep hard water stains at bay so I wouldn’t leave it out. Citric acid is also a must-have ingredient if you’re going to make homemade bath bombs—so there’s something fun to do with the leftovers!
Are you a fan of cleaning pods and homemade cleaning products? What’s your favorite?
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This is brilliant! I’m definitely going to try this. Those pods can get expensive, and this seems like a great alternative.
This is a great idea – i never would have thought to make homemade dishwasher pods – Genius!
Wow! ok! never ever thought about making my own dishwater pods. Thanks for the tip on stopping streaking. my issue is with residue, does this leave residue?
I LOVE this idea! Always looking for more natural household cleaning products. Can’t wait to give these a try!
I really love this idea! Thanks for the tips and information. Can’t wait to give these a try!
DIY Products with natural ingredients is a concept that should be so much more practiced all around the world! I have to try your dishwasher pods as soon as possible! Just imagine how much plastic I’ll not throw away!