Dishwasher Tablets

[Frozzie]

Good to hear thanks chookie 😊

[Meagan]

I plan to finally make this in the next few days. Would love to hear from those of you who use it regularly. Are you still going with it...any issues?

[judydawn]

I managed to get bulk citric acid so I have quite a big batch going at the moment Meagan. I don't make tablets, I just mix it all up and leave it as a powder.  I use it 99% of the time then occasionally use one of my purchased tablets as I had a good supply of those as well.  I really cannot see a difference in cleaning but I do use more than a dessertspoon, probably a heaped tablespoon I find does a perfect wash.  I use vinegar as the rinse aid, always have done.
 
I made a comment in an earlier posting that it seemed to leave the stainless steel cutlery a bit darker, I am not noticing any changes now.

[Meagan]

 Thanks JD 

[chardie18]

Not sure where I got the recipe from (I think Amazing Scents) but thought I'd add it to the list of home made cleaning products.

1 cup bi Carb soda - cooking grade ie McKenzies
1/2 cup Citric Acid
1/3 cup Crushed lectric Soda
20 drops lemon essential oil

I haven't made it in a TM yet but it's fairly simple to do by hand

Crush the lectric soda in a mortar and Pestle until fine grains - I'm assuming a quick blitz in TM would do the job

Mix ingredients into a bowl in the order listed

Mix thoroughly and press into ice cube trays

Leave for 1 hr, pop out and store in an airtight container

Tips
Don't overfill the ice cube tray, depending on your dishwasher make and model it may not fit into the holder
Set the dishwasher to tablet setting if your dishwasher has this function.

How many washes do you think you get out of this?

Has anyone done pricing compared to Aldi tablets?

Thanks,

Charde

[achookwoman]

I made this again yesterday.  I make a double lot.  And do one large wash a day.  We have a special septic system and this causes no problems.  I can't tell you what it costs compared with aldi tablets as I used Finish liquid previously. The most expensive part is the essential oil.  It is certainly cheaper than Finish.  I use a slightly heaped Tablespoon per wash.  I also rinse dishes before I put them in machine. 

[chardie18]

Not sure where I got the recipe from (I think Amazing Scents) but thought I'd add it to the list of home made cleaning products.

1 cup bi Carb soda - cooking grade ie McKenzies
1/2 cup Citric Acid
1/3 cup Crushed lectric Soda
20 drops lemon essential oil

I haven't made it in a TM yet but it's fairly simple to do by hand

Crush the lectric soda in a mortar and Pestle until fine grains - I'm assuming a quick blitz in TM would do the job

Mix ingredients into a bowl in the order listed

Mix thoroughly and press into ice cube trays

Leave for 1 hr, pop out and store in an airtight container

Tips
Don't overfill the ice cube tray, depending on your dishwasher make and model it may not fit into the holder
Set the dishwasher to tablet setting if your dishwasher has this function.

I am going to finally get around to making this. What is:

1/3 cup Crushed lectric Soda

?

[Cornish Cream]

I read it as crush a 1/3 of a cup of the lectric crystals until they are fine grains chardie18.

[achookwoman]

In some supermarkets in Australia there are 2 kinds of electric crystals,  one fine powder and the other course crystals.  I can't see any difference between them when I use the made up mixture. 

[obbie]

I should make this up, I have everything

[Frozzie]

Once i finish the bought powder i have willmake this up as a powder to try.. 

Have you made it yet robyn??

[obbie]

No but I will this week frozzie.

[Frozzie]

I finally made this last week and have had mixed results.. Found its not so great with grease but needs to be dosed right also.. Still trialling out my first batch.. See how it goes..

I got 2 kg of citric acid for $15... Could probably have sourced it cheaper but thought it wasnt too bad..

[vanny]

Has anyone had any luck making tablets?  Mine are still soft after 2 hours.  Would adding a drop of water to each ice cube  space help it set or would that just deactivate the bicarb fizz? The OCD in me really wants neat little dishwashing tablets rather than powder 

[judydawn]

Sorry Vanny, I've only made the powder.