In the context of a constant crisis and a widespread increase in prices for household chemicals, we have to think about the issue of savings, as well as limiting harm to he alth. After all, it is the chemicals found in various means to maintain cleanliness and restore order that cause indelible damage to our well-being.
Because of all this, many people are starting to think about making dishwasher tablets with their own hands. Feedback from people who have already tried them in practice is almost always positive. Anyone can make pills - there are improvised materials in almost every home. And the budget savings are significant, while the quality is not inferior to copies bought in the store.
If you are the owner of a dishwasher, you are familiar with the prices of tablets for them. It seems that gold powder or precious metals are used in the composition. So, tired of constant (and not verysmall) costs, let's try to make pills at home, using the ingredients that are in any apartment.
What are commercial dishwashing detergents made of?
Any powder and liquid substance for dishes is made using special substances (surfactants) necessary for good foaming. An acid that corrodes fats, water softeners are also added. In addition, bleaches, anti-corrosion agents, fermented substances, brighteners, thickeners and many other chemicals are added that are not always beneficial for the human body.
Each manufacturer competes with others by adding completely unnecessary substances - special gels with supposedly protection for glasses and coatings that provide slow dissolution with a phased release of detergent, etc. We pay for all these additives, nothing resulting in other than allergic reactions.
Of course, the composition is indicated on the packaging of the product, but how many of us get acquainted with it before buying? Nobody, we focus only on advertising and reviews of friends.
And this includes the simplest foaming agents (surfactants) with the addition of enzymes, s alts, phosphates, soda and fragrance.
Each manufacturer has repeatedly emphasized that this chemistry is harmless. But every person at least once in his life faced such an unpleasant problem as an allergy. This is due to the fact that when combined with each other, all harmless substances begin to react with others and thereby release harmful substances.components.
The most dangerous component is the one that contains chlorine, followed by formaldehyde and phosphate compounds, as well as those containing hydrochloric acid. They are always included in dishwasher detergents and repeated rinsing will not be able to get rid of them.
Remaining on the surface of the dishes (mind you, perfectly washed), they, along with food, will enter the body. Accumulating, they bring great harm to he alth. This significantly reduces immune strength, leads to skin aging, allergies, etc.
Phosphates are very dangerous, capable of carrying a harmful substance into the blood stream and delivering them to vital organs. And there are additives that are included in the composition of the powder and tablets, which are absolutely not needed. This, for example, is sodium silicate, which "saves" the dishwasher tank (already made of stainless steel) from rust.
So, having familiarized ourselves with the usual means, we conclude that it is best to make tablets for dishwashers with your own hands. Almost any of the substances, except for soda, are contained in the powder for washing clothes. And the goal is the same. So it's worth taking a little time and making your own detergent.
Use of chemicals in home "industry"
This recipe, the first on our list, will suit almost everyone - the use of surfactants is minimal and cannot seriously affect the well-being of even allergy sufferers. This tool is very effective and simple. The components for it are sold in pharmacies and household stores.chemistry, and the third ingredient is in any home.
Required for work:
- Neonol (surfactant) - 30 g. It is an oily liquid substance, colorless or with a yellowish tint. Often used in household needs, in the woodworking industry, in weaving factories. The substance is quite aggressive, be sure to use protective equipment when in contact with it - gloves and goggles.
- Sulfanol - 30 g. The main synthetic detergent. Almost all of the global production of household chemicals uses it. Represents granules - white, yellow or brown, having a slight smell of kerosene. There is a pasty sulfanol, as well as a solution. Its most important feature is that it is able to combine various substances into a homogeneous mass. It is the emulsifying property that is valuable in the production of do-it-yourself dishwasher tablets with soda. The reviews here are ambiguous - someone is categorically against such funds due to the use of neonol. Others find it much safer to wash dishes.
- Baking soda - 900g
As you can see from the quantitative ratio, the basis here is soda powder.
Everything is thoroughly mixed in a suitable container and laid in pre-prepared forms for drying.
Don't forget about gloves and goggles - chemicals on the skin and mucous membranes can cause serious he alth problems.
Vinegar as an ingredient for the production of detergentstablets
It is also possible to prepare completely safe dish detergents at home. Stock up for production:
- Magnesia (if it is difficult to buy, then plain table s alt will do) - 250 g. It is good for softening water.
- Soda - 80 g Removes grease from surfaces.
- Brown - 100 g. Sold in a pharmacy, shops for gardeners. Able to disinfect bacteria and germs.
- Citric acid, and preferably vinegar - to connect and bond dry ingredients.
Add 15 drops of orange or lemon essential oil if desired. The quality of washing will not change, but the smell will be wonderful.
First, mix all the powders very thoroughly, and then add the liquid drop by drop. Carefully mix and grind the resulting mixture, waiting for the reaction between soda and vinegar to complete. Lay out in molds and dry in the dark for about 1.5 days.
Store finished tablets in an airtight container. It's that simple - use it with pleasure.
DIY dishwasher tablets with soda
Among people who make their own detergents, opinions agree that the best solution is citric acid mixed with soda.
To make a trial batch of dishwasher tablets with your own hands, take:
- 1 cup with baking soda;
- 0, 5 cups of water;
- 0, 5 cups of s alt;
- 0, 25 cups citric acid.
Firsthalf a glass of soda powder must be calcined in the oven - 30 minutes, heated to 200 degrees. Be sure to stir otherwise the soda may burn.
After time, take out this powder and mix with the second half of soda, citric acid and s alt. After thorough grinding, add a little liquid, the composition will give foam. After it settles, add water and stir. Such manipulations are carried out in several stages.
The finished mixture should be very quickly laid out in molds, measuring out 1 dessert spoon. 1 hour is enough for drying, then everything is placed in a dry jar and hermetically sealed.
DIY dishwasher tablets in an ice mold
The following recipe also does not use any hard-to-find substances. You just need to take one teaspoon of soda ash and hydrogen peroxide, mix together - and that's it. Of course, it is useless to use this product for cleaning burnt pans and heavy dirt, but it will wash plates, spoons and other small dishes perfectly.
Another option includes washing powder and soda ash in a ratio of 7:1. As a link here, plain water is perfect. After mixing, everything is laid out in molds.
An excellent tool for making do-it-yourself dishwasher tablets with soda ash is an ice mold. Finished dimensionstablets are great for the dishwasher tank.
Quality work
Do-it-yourself dishwasher tablets don't have superpowers. This is understandable, because they do not contain aggressive chemistry. But in the course of home testing, it was proved that they are practically not inferior to simple factory-made products.
Of course, the capsule will provide a much better wash - it is much more effective and stronger. But when comparing the prices of ready-made products and homemade products, of course, homemade wins!
Pros and cons of home remedies
The degree of cleanliness of dishes, as well as the dishwasher tank, depends on the quality of the main detergent that is part of the tablets, but not only. Various components also have an important effect - s alts are used to make water soft, remove scale and plaque. Rinses fix the effect of washing. Degreasers do not allow the fat layer to settle on the walls of the tank. Deodorizing agents give a pleasant smell, etc.
In order to make do-it-yourself dishwasher tablets, such components are not used. Here everything is limited to improvised means purchased for the home.
Factory capsules "give out" certain funds at the right time, starting work at the right time. "Home" remedies do not know how to do this.
But, in turn, they are made from substances that are completely harmless,adjusting the quantitative ratio of each ingredient and adapting to your taste.
You just need to know well how this or that substance works:
- Too much dishwashing liquid will cause excessive foaming, which is very harmful to the machine.
- Excess of soda will not allow the tablets to completely dissolve and you will get plaque on the dishes.
- Excess citric acid will damage the plastic parts of the machine.
Shop tablets have a perfectly balanced composition, gentle on both dishes and dishwasher.
Another disadvantage is the unsightly hand-made dishwasher tablets, their appearance is far from ideal.
Helpful tips for beginners
If you still decide that home remedies are more suitable for you, then heed the tips that will make your job easier:
- Before you choose the shape, check out the dimensions of the pill compartment. Very large ones just won't fit in it.
- Some housewives don't want to mess with mixing and shaping tablets. Of course, you can skip this step and pour the powder directly into the machine. But remember that it is sprayed on all surfaces of the machine and is not completely washed out.
- Do not forget about gloves and masks to protect the skin and mucous membranes. Even baking soda can sometimes cause organ damage.
- Don't add too much baking soda - this can lead to poor dissolution of the tablets and, as a result, damage to the dishwasher due to the accumulation of powder in the nozzles.
Using household detergent is great for daily dishwashing.
Their composition is absolutely safe for the human body and the state of technology. Don't neglect your dishwasher. At least once every 1-1, 5 months, clean it with special products
