Tired of overpriced dishwashing liquids packed with unknown chemicals? As a seasoned home economist who's crafted countless DIY cleaners, I recommend this straightforward recipe for homemade dishwashing liquid. It's highly effective, rinses cleanly, and uses simple, trustworthy ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100 ml neutral liquid soap (fragrance-free and dye-free) or soda crystals
- 15 to 20 drops of lemon essential oil
- water
1. Pour 1 teaspoon of baking soda into your bottle.
2. Fill the bottle 1/5 full with neutral liquid soap (fragrance-free and dye-free). If unavailable, use 1 tablespoon of soda crystals.
3. Top off the rest of the bottle with water.
4. Add 15 to 20 drops of lemon essential oil.
5. Shake gently to mix your homemade dishwashing liquid.
Your homemade dishwashing liquid is ready! Simple, practical, and just as effective as store-bought options.
Skip the supermarket aisle—you'll always have it on hand. It's far more natural, rinses perfectly, and costs a fraction of the price.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda: about 5 g at €3.99 per kilo = €0.02
- 100 ml neutral liquid soap: €2.60 per liter = €0.26
- 20 drops lemon essential oil: ~1 ml at €3 for 10 ml = €0.30
Total for 500 ml: €0.58.
Store-bought averages €1.16 for 500 ml. Using one monthly saves €6.96 yearly—half my budget. Small savings add up!
