How To Prepare Your Own Dishwashing Liquid

Most dishwashing soaps, liquids, and gels sold in stores contain chemicals, including surfactants, synthetic scents, and other additives. When food is served on such plates, traces of chemicals from the dishwashing soap may enter your system. These chemicals are considered toxic, carcinogenic, harsh on your skin, and harmful to your health.

Create a safe environment for your family and pets by using natural and biodegradable materials. Making your own dishwashing soap also allows you to save a lot of money. The components in this recipe are entirely biodegradable. This recipe uses lime peel to make a homemade, natural, non-toxic, safe, and environmentally friendly dishwashing paste.

Recipe for lime dishwashing liquid:

Ingredients

• 250 g of lime peel

• I liter of drinking water

Steps to follow:

Step 1. Gather lime peels, and store them in the fridge until you have enough to make your own dish soap.

Step 2. Put roughly 250 g of lemon peels and 1 liter of drinking water, or just enough water to cover the peels in a pressure cooker.

Step 3. Cook for 5–10 minutes on a medium to low flame.

Step 4. Turn off the stove and let it cool completely.

Step 5. In a mixer jar, grind the cooked peels until they form a smooth paste.

Step 6. Transfer the paste to a glass or stainless-steel jar.

Step 7. Store it in the fridge.

Typically, one cup of paste should be sufficient for a sink full of dishes.

Although this product doesn't bubble or foam like regular dishwashing liquid, it nevertheless has effective cleaning properties.