This is your reminder that “clean” dishes don’t always mean clean ingredients. Dishwasher detergent is one of those sneaky “daily use” products that most of us never think twice about. But when you’re trying to reduce synthetic fragrance, plastic-based films, and unnecessary additives in your home, it’s an easy place to start. These DIY tablets are simple, inexpensive, and made with ingredients you probably already recognize. DIY Dishwasher Tablets 1 cup baking soda ¼ cup citric acid 1 tbsp of your favourite dish soap A few tips: Make sure your mixture is pressed really firmly into the ice cube tray so the tablets hold together. Let them dry completely overnight before popping them out and storing. Moisture is what will make them crumble or activate too soon. Store them in a dry, airtight container, and use one tablet per load. Depending on your water hardness, you may still want to add vinegar or rinse aid to help with spotting on glassware. Low-tox living doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes it’s just one tiny swap at a time. Save this for your next home swap!