Mix 1 cup super washing soda, 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup table salt, 1 teaspoon herbal or natural dish soap ( made of soapberries), 10 drops each lemon essential oil. In a spray bottle add in some water and spray it on the mixture until the consistency of wet sand and it naturally starts to clump.
Press the mixture into silicon molds or ice cube tray and set aside to dry for at least 24 hours. Remove from the mold and store the pods in a container.
To use, place 1-2 dishwasher pods in the detergent compartment and run your dishwasher as usual.
DIY Dishwasher Rinse Aid for spotless dishes and glasses
Fill the automatic rinse agent dispenser with undiluted distilled white vinegar or place a small dishwasher-safe bowl on the top rack of the dishwasher. Add one-half cup of distilled white vinegar and run the cleaning cycles as usual.
You can also use citric acid – simply add one tablespoon of the powder to the extra detergent dispenser well or sprinkle it directly in the bottom of the dishwasher before running a cycle.
8. Tile and grout cleaner
Make a semi-thick paste of 2 parts baking soda and 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part dish soap to make a paste and using an old toothbrush, use it to clean your grouting and a bigger brush to clean your tiles. Let it rest for an hour or overnight and rinse off with warm water.
You can also mix 4 cups of hot water, 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 30 drops of lemon essential oil. Spray it on the grout or tiles. Leave it on for a few hours and rinse it off.