There are undoubtedly some great eco cleaners out there that feature clean ingredients, but making your own is inexpensive, easy and a lot of fun. And it’s safer for you and your family, with no artificial fragrances, colorants or sulfates.
This DIY recipe is a simple mix of castile soap, washing soda (similar to baking soda, but with a bit more cleaning power) and essential oils. Lemon essential oil not only provides a nice citrus scent, but it’s great at helping cut grease. It’s even considered one of the top antimicrobial essential oils on the planet, making it a natural disinfectant.
The following method creates 16 oz. of great-smelling, grime-fighting dish soap. Pour it into a refillable soap dispenser and pump the magic.
DIY Dish Soap with Lemon and Lavender Oil
Ingredients
- ¼ cup grated castile bar soap or soap flakes
- 4 Tbsp. washing soda
- 8 oz. purified water
- 1 cup liquid castile soap
- 30 drops lemon essential oil
- 30 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
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In large bowl, stir together soap flakes and washing soda.
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In pot over high heat, bring water to boil; stir into bowl with soap flakes and soda.
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Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
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Let cool, stirring occasionally.
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Pour into soap dispenser with pump.