DIY Non-Toxic Dishwasher Rinse Aid

Directions

  1. 1Add 3 cups of white vinegar to a glass bowl.
  2. 2Add 3 cups of white vinegar to a glass bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 cups of white vinegar to a glass bowl.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup of citric acid to the bowl with vinegar.
  5. 5Add 1/4 cup of citric acid to the bowl with vinegar.
  6. 6Add 1/4 cup of citric acid to the bowl with vinegar.
  7. 7Add about 30 to 40 drops of lemon essential oil to the mixture.
  8. 8Add about 30 to 40 drops of lemon essential oil to the mixture.
  9. 9Add about 30 to 40 drops of lemon essential oil to the mixture.
  10. 10Whisk the mixture until the citric acid is well dissolved.
  11. 11Whisk the mixture until the citric acid is well dissolved.
  12. 12Whisk the mixture until the citric acid is well dissolved.
  13. 13Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a 32-ounce bottle.
  14. 14Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a 32-ounce bottle.
  15. 15Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a 32-ounce bottle.
  16. 16Put the pump top on the bottle.
  17. 17Put the pump top on the bottle.
  18. 18Put the pump top on the bottle.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup citric acid
  • 0.25 cup citric acid
  • 0.25 cup citric acid
  • 30 drops lemon essential oil
  • 30 drops lemon essential oil
  • 30 drops lemon essential oil

Equipment

glass bowlwhisk32-ounce bottlefunnel

Tips

  • Always give the rinse aid a good shake before you use it.
  • Refill your rinse aid compartment every couple of weeks to a month to ensure spot-free dishes with no food build-up.
  • This solution is safe for septic tanks.
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  • Citric acid can be found at your local Walmart in the canning aisle section.
  • The 32-ounce bottle will be linked on the recipe itself as well as all the ingredients that I’m using in this, where you can purchase where I found these at.