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How to make Heavy-Duty Scrub Tablets (Inspired by a Viral Dishwasher Hack)

🌱 DIY Green Cleaning Recipe
By Analisa from Under Your Sink

 

This idea came from a viral hack where people used dishwasher tablets to clean their ovens. It worked, but it meant going through quite a few tablets in one go, which quickly became expensive. That sparked the thought for me though, I'm gonna make my own giant scrub tablet!

They are essentially a supersized dishwasher tablet with a few extra ingredients to make them stronger and more versatile.

Scrub tablets are best for jobs that need extra muscle. I usually apply a damp tablet directly onto a surface that needs attention, working it in with a cloth or brush before rinsing clean. 

This is just one example of how creative you can get with DIY cleaning. The recipe can be adjusted depending on what you have on hand. A few drops of essential oil can be added for fragrance, or the level of abrasion can be changed by swapping salt for baking soda.

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  • HERES THE RECIPE..

    INGREDIENTS
    · 1/2 cup (125g) Washing Soda
    · 1/2 cup (125g) Sodium Percarbonate
    · 1 -2 tablespoons Coconut Soap Flakes
    · Approx. 25ml Tap water
    · Essential Oils (optional)

    You can play around with the mix and also include Borax and Bicarb or simply use our Laundry Washing Powder Recipe Mix

    MAKES
    For perspective this will make roughly 12 tablets the size of a standard ice cube or dishwasher tablet. However you can to any size, mould you desire.

    METHOD
    1. Start by mixing the powder ingredients in a bowl, taking care not to breathe in the raised dust.
    2. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil and slowly add water a teaspoon at a time. You want the mixture to just combine but not be wet and dilute.
    3. Spoon the mixture into your silicone mould, pressing it down firmly. Let the tablets dry for at least 24 hours until they're completely hardened.

    HOW TO USE THEM
    Simply wet the tablet and apply it directly to the surface you wish to clean. Watch as it activates upon contact with water, releasing its potent cleaning agents to tackle even the toughest stains with ease.

  • 💡 Tips 

    I make big scrub tablets the size of a standard soap bar as well. I just use whatever container/bowl I can find or re-purpose.

  • ⚠️ Please Note

    I’m not a scientist, just a long-time DIYer with a quirky love for green cleaning. Everything here is based on what works in my home, but every home is a little different. So test, tweak and most importantly - have fun experimenting!

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