What are the required qualities for a good zero waste dishwasher detergent?
1. An effective dishwasher detergent
This detergent accomplishes its daily task with an impeccable efficiency. It thoroughly washes without leaving a single stain on your glasses, dishes, cooking pots or cutlery.
2. An economical dishwasher powder
The basic ingredients that are required to make this detergent don't cost anything. Because sodium carbonate, citric acid and salt can not only easily be found, they also are remarkably cheap.
3. Easy and convenient recipe and use of the dishwasher product
- The preparation only costs you 2 minutes and the indicated quantities are enough for 65 washing cycles, what equals to enough detergent for 2 months for an average houshold.
- A small amount of this DIY detergent is enough for a thorough wash, like any other classic detergent that is sold in the supermarket.
4. Primordial, an ecological dishwasher product
There is no universal solution for a DIY dishwasher detergent that at the same time thoroughly washes and takes care of the environment. The result will finally depend on the quality of the water, its hardness, and the exact type of dishwasher you use. After a few attempts, a lot of patience and a few washes finished by hand, you will finally have reached the desired result: a perfectly balanced mixture.
The secret lies in the nature and the dosage of the ingredients. The ingredients used in this recipe are healthy and biologically degredable, and don't contain any surfactants or phosphates. And what concerns the dosage, following to our experience 20g is enough for a complete load of detergent used in combination with middelhard water.
For an even more shiny result, you can use vinegar instead of your usual rinsing agent.
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