Clean Your Dishes with Kool-Aid
Posted in Home, Home Archive, Home Recipes | Monday, January 25th, 2010
Yep. I said it. Kool Aid…Those of you who know me know that I like to make my own stuff, and I happen to make my own dishwashing detergent. Why, you ask? Well have you ever checked the ingredients list on that box of Cascade? Check it out. Most of that unpronounceable stuff includes phosphates, petroleum, bleach and/or chlorine. Why Kool Aid? Well the number 1 ingredient in those little packets of Kool Aid is citric acid, which is a natural preservative, and excellent for cleaning dishes. Lemon works best because it’s practically colorless. (DON’T use cherry or grape KoolAid for this, because you’ll end up with pink or purple dishes).
Powdered dishwashing detergent recipe:
1 cup of
Washing Powder (I like Arm and Hammer Brand but this is NOT Baking Soda, that’s different)
4-6 packets of Lemon flavored Kool Aid
(NOT the Sugar Free kind that comes in a container, you want the “old school” kind)
OR
Pour all together in an AIRTIGHT plastic container and shake vigorously to mix. Store AWAY from sunlight. (I keep mine under the sink) DONE!
SAVVY TIP: In order to NOT get streaks and spots on your glasses pour white vinegar into your rinse-agent dispenser. (That’s where you’d normally pour Jet-Dry).
DIRECTIONS:
Fill your dishwashers’ detergent compartment(s) with the powder, fill the the dispenser with vinegar, and put the top back on. Then shut and use your dishwasher as usual.
Everyone’s dishwasher is different, so don’t be afriad to tweak this recipe if you need to!
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(NOT the Sugar Free kind that comes in a container, you want the “old school” kind)
I believe being healthy doesn't have to be complicated, being green can be easy and being broke isn't an option!
I make my own laundry detergent, and my mom asked me just last night if I knew how to make dishwashing detergent. I cannot wait to try this!!!
Wow that’s great! I forgot to mention that the mixture shouldn’t get wet, otherwise it will harden, so make sure you use a dry spoon to scoop it out ok? Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Girl! This is amazing! I cant wait to try this !!! Keep them coming!
Hey Nyla! Thanks so much for check me out! I’m glad you like this one. I’ve got a TON more where that came from trust me.
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You know I’ve never seen this post. Now I need to go get some Borax and Kool-Aid! I tried the automatic dishwashing cleaner using castile soap and it was a no go. Trying to tweak the recipe is costing too much because I’m having to wash my dishes as least twice.
I got the Arm & Hammer Washing Powder, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen Borax. Do they carry it in the regular grocery stores?
@Sisterboyd They should carry it. If not you can always get it in the Savvy Shop
I’m so glad you included the link to this in a recent post. I am all over it! As soon as I get a chance, I’m going to pick up some Lemon Kool-Aid. The white vinegar tip is good as well. Thank you, Savvy!
I’ve been using this for almost and a week and so far so good. Actually, it worked so well I saw Kool-Aid on sale and I got more
…now on to the laundry detergent…
@Sisterboyd Great! Lemme know how it goes. You might have to tweak it a bit and add little baking soda to the mix if you see spots on your dishes… Every diahewasher is different
@Sister Boyd Great!
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