Dish Liquid
Castile soap is a staple of low-tox DIY and is amazingly effective at cleaning and cleansing. Add your choice of essential oil to this dish liquid recipe, but citrus is usually best as it cuts through grease. Lemon is simple and cheap, or try doTERRA's On Guard blend if you want the added reassurance of a protective blend.
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Makes: 450 ml
Equipment
- Jug/s with measurements
- Small whisk
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 250 ml castile soap
- 200 ml boiled water warm enough to dissolve salt and washing soda
- ½ tsp washing soda
- ½ tsp salt
Essential Oils
- 20 drops Lemon essential oil or any citrus oil
Instructions
- Add salt, washing soda and boiled water into a jug or bowl and whisk until dissolved1/2 tsp washing soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 200 ml boiled water
- In a separate jug or bowl, add essential oils to castile soap and stir to combine250 ml castile soap, 20 drops Lemon essential oil
- Add water mixture to castile soap and stir. Mixture will thicken
- Pour into 500ml pump bottle
Notes
The salt is what makes the castile soap thicken, so if you are having consistency issues, it can be easily rectified. If the liquid turns out to thick, just add a splash more water. If it's not thick enough, add a teaspoon of salt to a splash of water to disolve it and pour in slowly while you stir until your desired consistency is achieved.
To be honest, the thickness hasn't mattered too much for me as it still works just as well - I just notice if it's too runny it goes through the dishwand more quickly.
To be honest, the thickness hasn't mattered too much for me as it still works just as well - I just notice if it's too runny it goes through the dishwand more quickly.