My 3-ingredient Dishwasher Detergent Powder ($0.09 per load)
After looking at the ingredients on the clean (overpriced) brands of dishwasher detergent powders, I realized I could make a recipe on my own for much cheaper and cleaner.
Here are some ingredients in popular clean brands (and the price per load)
Molly Suds Dishwasher Pods ($0.33 per load): Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Silicate, Alkyl Polyglucoside, Sodium Citrate Di-hydrate, Sodium Percarbonate, TAED, Itaconic Acid/Sulfonate Copolymer, Protease, Amylase, PVOH (Water-Soluble Film)
Branch Basics Tablets ($0.38 per load): Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Percarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Poly (itaconic acid-co-AMPS) Sodium Salt, Sodium Gluconate, Protease, Sodium Metasilicate, Amylase, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Potassium Caprylate
Truly Free Dishwasher Soap ($0.50 per load): Lauryl Alcohol, TAED, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Percarbonate, Precipitated Silica, Sodium Citrate, Protease, Amylase
MIAKAPRO’s dishwasher detergent ($0.09 per load): Sodium Carbonate (raises water pH, softens water, and removes stains and grease), Sodium Bicarbonate (cleans, controls suds, neutralizes odors, and sanitizes), citric acid (water softener, breaks down hard water minerals that leave residue spots, balances the pH of the water), optional lemon essential oil (scent, antibacterial and antifungal, and purifying properties)