Today on our Moms First segment on WSBT, we are talking about how to save money using your dishwasher. I offer a few ideas for ways to save money including what cycles to chose, how to make your own dish detergent, what to buy instead of Jet Dry and explain the cost-effectiveness of putting your dishes in the dishwasher.
This is great timing since we are spring cleaning our kitchens this week! I will have to add an extra credit assignment to our printables to clean our dishwashers! You can also read my article, “The Amazing Dishwasher” for more ideas on how to save money!
I have gotten some emails from local folks who missed the recipe this morning for making your dish detergent so I wanted to supply that too!
Homemade Dishwashing Detergent
1 cup Borax
1 cup Baking Soda
1/4 cup Salt
Mix these ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Add one tablespoon to your detergent dispenser. If you have an older dishwasher, you may need to experiment with this to see what works best. You can also add this mixture and then a small sprinkle of the regular stuff you buy to extend further.
This formula works well for scouring sinks and tubs too!