Im loving creating these DIY recipes with my doTERRA Essential Oils! Extremely cost effective and this recipe is very powerful! We have been using this recipe in our dishwasher for the past month and are extremely happy with the results!
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Ingredients:
2 cups Baking soda (great all-purpose cleaner)
2 cups Borax (natural cleaner and disinfectant)
1/2 cup Kosher salt or Epsom salt (softens the water)
1/2 cup vinegar (added cleaning power, liquid to help bind the ingredients)
15-20 drops of Lemon essential oil (added cleaning power, antibacterial properties, smells great!)
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together until well blended.
To Use:
Fill the soap dispenser with approx. ¼ cup of the powdered mixture and add a squirt of On Guard Cleaner Concentrate to boost the cleaning power. Add approx. ½ cup of vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher with each load. Add more vinegar if you do not have a water softener.

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Pam is a dedicated mom and wife who gracefully balances family life with her deep passions for photography, holistic wellness, and community. As a macro and lifestyle photographer, she has a unique eye for capturing the intricate beauty in everyday moments-illuminating details that are often overlooked. Through her lens, Pam invites others to see the world from a fresh, mindful perspective.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Pam plays a vital role in her family's HVAC and Plumbing business. With a background in CIM management, she brings a thoughtful blend of operational expertise and genuine customer care, contributing to the business's strong reputation for quality and service.
A certified Reiki Master, Pam is also deeply rooted in the world of holistic health. Her journey through personal and family health challenges has shaped her into a compassionate advocate for energy healing and balanced living. Having overcome struggles with invisible illnesses, Pam has transformed her life by embracing a holistic approach-mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Through all her roles-photographer, healer, businesswoman, and mother-Pam lives by the belief that life itself is an art form. She empowers others to slow down, connect deeply, and discover the beauty and healing power within the present moment.
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