DIY Dishwasher Tabs 

By Lea-Anne O’Connor



Prep: 5 minutes   Active: 5 minutes   Total:10 minutes 

Yield: 15 soap tabs


Homemade dish washer soap tabs are convenient, safe, and effective.


Equipment

  • Silicone moulds
  • Heavy-duty plastic storage container


Ingredients 

  • 1 cup of washing soda
  • 1 cup of borax
  • ¼ cup of Epsom salt
  • ¼ cup of vinegar or lemon juice
  • 20-25 drops of lemon essential oil


Instructions 

  • Combine dry ingredients into a medium-size mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add the vinegar or lemon juice if using and stir in well. (the vinegar will bubble some as it reacts with the washing soda).
  • Add in the lemon essential oil and continue mixing until well combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into each mould with your thumb until it's well compacted.
  • Allow the pods to harden for at least 24 hours before removing them from the moulds.
  • Store in a cool, dry place.