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I Mixed Salt and Sugar to Make a Powerful Dishwasher Detergent That Lasts a Long Time — Here’s How
In a world full of expensive cleaning products and endless kitchen chores, finding a hack that’s cheap, effective, and surprisingly simple feels like striking gold. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across an unlikely combo: salt and sugar—two pantry staples that, when combined with a few other household ingredients, create a DIY dishwasher detergent that not only works, but lasts.
Yes, you read that right. Salt and sugar might sound like the start of a dessert recipe, but in the world of homemade cleaning hacks, they’re a dynamic duo you didn’t know your dishwasher needed.
Why Salt and Sugar?
- Salt helps to soften hard water, which improves rinse quality and reduces mineral deposits on dishes and glasses.
- Sugar, surprisingly, plays a role in scrubbing power and helps prevent the detergent from hardening or clumping in storage. Plus, it adds a natural grit that gently boosts cleaning without scratching.
The DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup washing soda (or baking soda in a pinch)
- 1/4 cup citric acid (breaks down grease and grime)
- 1/4 cup kosher salt or coarse sea salt (for water softening)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Optional: 10–15 drops of lemon or tea tree essential oil (for fragrance and antibacterial boost)
