Desi Life Hacks: 5 Economical Dishwashing Detergent & Liquid Substitutes You Can Try

Contrary to the earlier days, people are now spending maximum time confined to their households. This is due to the widespread outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. Spending more time at home though isn't problematic but at times you might run off things which are not readily available now or, you do not wish to step outside, compromising your safety.

A common issue that one often faces in the kitchen nowadays is running out of dish detergent or liquid soap, as more utensils and cutlery is being used now more than ever.

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If you are facing such an issue and want to learn about some desi hacks or DIY dishwashing liquid kit then you must read further. As we have listed some extremely easy and economical DIY dishwashing liquid items here which can aid solve this kitchen issue of yours. Some Information in this article has been taken from the website "countingcoins.co.za" as well. 

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Desi Life Hacks: DIY Dishwashing Substitutes You Must Try At Home   

1. Soap Bar  

If you are running out of detergent and have a bundle of dirty dishes waiting to bathe in the sink, then using a bathing soap bar can be a good alternative. Not only it is way inexpensive in comparison to your liquid detergent bottle but is also invariably available at home. You can slice some chunks of the bar, dip in some lukewarm water and use it as a DIY dishwashing liquid kit. 

2. Lemon 

The next item in the list of Desi life hacks is none other than lemon. Extract juice from two-three lemons depending upon the quantity of the number of dishes you need to wash. Add little soapy water to the bowl full of lemon juice and heat it for a minute. Once done, your DIY dishwashing liquid recipe is there for the rescue. Not only the dishes will become clean but lemon will also cut down on any odour or bacteria.

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3. Baking soda

Baking soda is one ingredient that can be used in a plethora of Desi life hacks. Not only can you make your own DIY dishwashing liquid kit with Baking soda but, also use it to increase the brightness of your cutlery. For this DIY dishwashing liquid recipe, you need a creamy concoction of water and baking soda. So mix both ingredients in a bowl once it reaches the desired consistency and use it to clean the dishes. 

4. Borax

In earlier times Borax was used to rinse dishes in households and restaurants. This powder is generally available at home. It is very cheap in terms of price and, does a good job when it comes to cleaning dishes. Take some quantity of borax powder in the dishwashing sponge and scrub on the utensils, rinse with water thoroughly, and your work is done.   

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5. Vinegar and Baking Soda

A mix of vinegar and baking soda powder can also work wonders when it comes to making a DIY dishwashing liquid kit. To prepare this easy Desi dishwashing liquid at home you need to add a couple of drops to baking soda powder. The quantity of baking soda powder used to make this DIY dishwashing paste depends on the number of dishes one needs to wash. Remember, it is important not to use too much vinegar. You can also store this concoction in an empty bottle, and utilize it as per convenience. 

DISCLAIMER | The content provided above is for information purposes only and is sourced from various websites. It is not at all intended to be a substitute for professional advice. The effectiveness of these DIY hacks might vary depending on quantity, method, etc.