So in my new addiction to Pinterest I came across a pin about making homemade dishwasher soap. So after a little research and the realization that I could really save some money, I purchased the required products at the store on Friday. Here is what you need:
1/2 of a 4lb 12 oz box of Borex
1/2 of a 4lb box of Baking Soda
6 packets of unsweetened lemonade drink mix
Mix together in a tightly sealed container ( the mixture will clump up in moisture gets in). Use approximately 1/8 of a cup in your dishwasher.
This batch makes about 70 "servings" or washes. I made the smaller batch to try it out and make sure it really works. You could do a whole batch with the full boxes of both the Borex and Baking Soda and not have to worry about it for a while.
Totally cost: $4.17
Cost per load: $0.06
Compared to:
Electrasol: $0.18
Cascade: $0.27
Additionally I discovered that instead of Jet Dry as a rinse agent - just use Vinegar! Again a much cheaper alternative.
Woohoo for saving money!!!
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