Deb's Peppermint Dishwasher Detergent

• 2 cups borax
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup arm & hammer washing soda
• 12 cup salt
• 12 cup citric acid
• 2 teaspoons peppermint oil (you can sub pretty much any essential oil)

1. Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
2. STORE IN AIR-TIGHT ZIP-LOK BAG, NOT IN A JAR!
3. (It clumps if it gets too damp, and if it's in a bag a quick squeeze breaks it up.
4. In a jar it becomes a rock.
5. ).
6. To use: Fill prewash and wash compartments completely, and use heat boost setting if available.
7. Adjust amount of detergent depending on results in your area: reduce amount if you experience white residue; increase amount if dishes don't come clean.
8. Strongly recommend using rinse aid as well.

borax, baking soda, washing soda, salt, citric acid, peppermint oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/debs-peppermint-dishwasher-detergent-408791 (may not work)